By Burnett Munthali
Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu has warned that his office and security agencies have stepped up efforts to crack down on a social media page called ‘Bakili Muluzi TV’.
Kunkuyu said this in Blantyre today following what he calls a formal complaint from former president Bakili Muluzi.
The minister has called for public support in addressing the matter.
He has also called on Malawians to be wary of fraudsters who he says are asking people to reveal their national identity details under the pretext of building them houses or supporting them in various ways.
The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. But it can also lead to tremendous stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, and increased sadness and isolation. Mindful use is essential to social media consumption.
Freedom of the media is the fundamental right of various forms of media including print, radio, television, and online media to operate freely in society without government control, restriction, or censorship.
Freedom of expression is the freedom for us all to express ourselves. It is the right to speak, to be heard, and to participate in political, artistic, and social life. It also includes the ‘right to know’: the right to seek, receive, and share information through any media.
Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers.
