MUTALE MWANZA RISKS FIVE-YEAR JAIL TERM IF FOUND GUILTY OF ALLEGEDLY HARASSING CHICHI DAISY

The trial of Lusaka-based journalist Mutale Mwanza, who is accused of cyber-harassing media personality Daisy Lusumpa, popularly known as Chichi Daisy, has commenced at the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court.

This comes days after Mwanza’s lawyers sought fresh instructions regarding her plea of not guilty.

Mwanza is charged with harassment using electronic communication, contrary to Section 69 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act.

Under this provision, a person who intentionally uses a computer system to initiate electronic communication with the intent to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause emotional distress to another person commits an offence.

Upon conviction, such a person is liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand penalty units, imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years, or both.

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By Darius Choonya