Malawi struggles to protect people online because its internet laws need updating. MACRA head Daud Suleman discussed this problem Thursday at Mzuzu University during a public lecture focusing on digital rights discussions. A student asked why internet crimes rarely face punishment in Malawi.
Suleman explained that Malawi's 2016 data protection law cannot handle today's digital threats. He described these laws as outdated and missing many new dangers. Regular citizens lack proper protection when they go online. Current laws make court evidence nearly impossible to gather because digital information changes easily.
The MACRA director shared they finished talking with important groups about fixing these laws. All suggested changes have been moved to the Justice Ministry for review. Lawmakers elected next September might turn these proposals into official law. Suleman hopes the next Parliament will act quickly on these needed updates.
Mzuni sent Lydia Kishindo Mafuta to represent university leadership at the event. She chairs their Public Lectures Committee and spoke about the importance of such talks. These educational sessions help students develop better academic understanding and prepare young people for professional challenges in their future careers.
Suleman explained that Malawi's 2016 data protection law cannot handle today's digital threats. He described these laws as outdated and missing many new dangers. Regular citizens lack proper protection when they go online. Current laws make court evidence nearly impossible to gather because digital information changes easily.
The MACRA director shared they finished talking with important groups about fixing these laws. All suggested changes have been moved to the Justice Ministry for review. Lawmakers elected next September might turn these proposals into official law. Suleman hopes the next Parliament will act quickly on these needed updates.
Mzuni sent Lydia Kishindo Mafuta to represent university leadership at the event. She chairs their Public Lectures Committee and spoke about the importance of such talks. These educational sessions help students develop better academic understanding and prepare young people for professional challenges in their future careers.
