Mbala District Administrative Officer, Gilson Chanda has applauded the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) for their initiative to assist stakeholders in the district, with issues surrounding information and communication technology.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting, Mr Chanda said the stakeholders in the district are elated that through the information to be provided by ZICTA, consumers are helped and protected from abuse and misuse of online platforms.
And Zambia Information Communication Technology Authority Team Leader and Acting Manager for Consumer Affairs, Kennedy Kapembwe says the institution has the mandate to regulate the information and communication technology sector under Act Number 15 of 2009.
Mr Kapembwe said ZICTA also operates under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act Number 4 of 2021 and the Postal Services Act Number 22 of 2009.
He noted that many people are now using social networking platforms, adding that some criminals are taking advantage of unsuspecting users through online fraud and other cyber-related crimes.
Mr Kapembwe has since urged members of the public to be careful when using social media and other online platforms.
Meanwhile, James Malama a Teacher at Mbulu school has described the visit by ZICTA in Mbala district as timely, assuring that the information shared during the meeting will be put to good use and passed on to others.
He said many people in Mbala have been scammed, with some victims ending up committing suicide due to the effects of online fraud.
