POTRAZ Condemns Cyberbullying, Warns of Prosecution.
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has spoken out against cyberbullying. It says it is a serious crime and that those who commit it could face legal consequences.
Cyberbullying involves sending or posting harmful, scary, or embarrassing messages online. This could be on social media, in private chats, or on other digital platforms.
POTRAZ wants victims or witnesses to report cyberbullying cases. The authority says it violates personal privacy. It is also against the law.
Under Section 4 of Zimbabwe's Criminal Law Act, cyberbullying is punishable. Convicted offenders may face a fine, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
POTRAZ warns that cyberbullying can badly hurt victims. It is meant to pressure, frighten, harass, or greatly distress them. In extreme cases, it can lead to self-harm or suicide. This shows how much emotional and mental damage it can cause.
POTRAZ urges anyone involved in cyberbullying to stop right away. They should think about the harm their actions may be causing others. The authority advises choosing kindness over hostility.
Words and actions can have a lasting impact. POTRAZ says it is never too late to do the right thing.
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has spoken out against cyberbullying. It says it is a serious crime and that those who commit it could face legal consequences.
Cyberbullying involves sending or posting harmful, scary, or embarrassing messages online. This could be on social media, in private chats, or on other digital platforms.
POTRAZ wants victims or witnesses to report cyberbullying cases. The authority says it violates personal privacy. It is also against the law.
Under Section 4 of Zimbabwe's Criminal Law Act, cyberbullying is punishable. Convicted offenders may face a fine, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
POTRAZ warns that cyberbullying can badly hurt victims. It is meant to pressure, frighten, harass, or greatly distress them. In extreme cases, it can lead to self-harm or suicide. This shows how much emotional and mental damage it can cause.
POTRAZ urges anyone involved in cyberbullying to stop right away. They should think about the harm their actions may be causing others. The authority advises choosing kindness over hostility.
Words and actions can have a lasting impact. POTRAZ says it is never too late to do the right thing.
