WE Zambians love our freedoms, so I would caution against overregulation of social media in a manner that stifles genuine criticism, says former ACC board chairperson Musa Mwenye. Former Community Development minister Michael Kaingu has also supported Mwenye’s caution against over-regulating social media, arguing that democracy is sustained by leaders’ willingness to listen to all voices, not just those that agree with them. Earlier this week, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu warned WhatsApp group administrators to curtail any illegal posts on their platforms, stating that they’re liable for any wrongdoing. Before that, Cabinet approved in principle, the introduction of the Cyber Security Bill of 2024 and the Cyber Crimes Bill of 2024. In a recent statement, Acting...