GOVERNMENT says cybersecurity has become an economic and security issue, emphasizing that every industrial system connected to a network must be treated as a potential point of vulnerability. Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu says Zambia had approximately 26.2 million mobile subscriptions in 2025, up from 23.2 million in 2024, while mobile internet subscriptions increased to about 14.7 million. Meanwhile, Micronics Consulting Limited Managing Consultant Michael Nabutali says as organisations across Zambia embrace digital transformation, its infrastructure and operational systems have become increasingly connected. Speaking during the Fortinet Tech Seminar, Thursday, Dr Habeenzu disclosed that the Zambia Police Service recorded 874 cyber related cases between January and June 2025, leading to a loss of approximately K111...