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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 85908, member: 27"] Zimbabwe backed a UN cybercrime pact, pitching it as investor bait, digital armor, and a global teamwork upgrade. Zimbabwe's stance at UN cyber talks [LIST] [*]Zimbabwe endorsed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. [*]Framed as protection for the digital economy and investor confidence. [*]Pitch leaned hard on national cyber governance gains. [/LIST] Who spoke and where [LIST] [*]Dr Gift Machengete represented Zimbabwe at a UN committee. [*]Spoke during talks in Vienna, Austria. [*]Carried the flag for POTRAZ on cyber policy. [/LIST] Why the Convention matters to Zimbabwe [LIST] [*]Dr Gift Machengete said it boosts cross-border cooperation. [*]Unlocks technical help for developing countries. [*]Targets cyber threats hitting data flows and tech systems. [/LIST] Investment and digital growth angle [LIST] [*]Aligns with digital transformation and innovation-led growth goals. [*]Supports e-commerce and financial technology expansion. [*]Cuts cyber risks that scare consumers and investors. [/LIST] Push for faster global action [LIST] [*]Urged States to sign and ratify without dragging their feet. [*]Backed negotiations for an added protocol. [*]Referenced United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/243. [/LIST] Focus of the extra protocol [LIST] [*]Dr Gift Machengete flagged cyber-enabled attacks as a priority. [*]Targets threats to infrastructure and finance. [*]Covers risks to public services. [/LIST] Governance and participation rules [LIST] [*]Wants the Conference of the States Parties to keep technical. [*]Calls for procedures matching UN crime conventions. [*]Supports limited NGO involvement to protect State sovereignty. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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