Authorities are seeking increased and improved digital knowledge to tame growing online crimes in Malawi.
This was highlighted at a two-day Digital Literacy, Security and Online Legal Frameworks workshop in Liwonde which brought together journalists and civil society actors from Southern and Eastern Malawi.
CCDO Executive Director Dalitso Chiwayula stressed the need to boost public awareness on Malawi’s online laws to create a safe digital space .
“Many internet users commit offences unknowingly due to limited understanding of digital rights, responsibilities, and cyber laws,” Chiwayula noted.
In addition, Chiwayula said empowering citizens with digital knowledge will promote responsible online behaviour and reduce cybercrime.
The workshop equipped participants with skills to enhance digital literacy, strengthen online safety, and tackle misinformation and other threats.
Topics included digital rights, online responsibilities, and navigating Malawi’s cyber laws.
The training was part of the My Democracy: My Digital Rights Campaign, implemented by CCDO with Umunthu Plus and Umunthu FM, supported by CIVICUS.
The campaign aims to create a culture of digital responsibility, ensuring Malawians navigate the online world safely and confidently.