Criminalise social media shaming – Republican Party
Republican Party chief whip Mathias Mbundu wants the government to crack down on social media users who publicly expose, shame and harass individuals over unpaid debts, failed business deals and personal disputes. He tabled a motion in the National Assembly on Tuesday, calling for stronger laws to punish people who use Facebook and other platforms to destroy reputations through unverified accusations and public humiliation. “Social media has increasingly become an alternative court where individuals are condemned without being given an opportunity to defend themselves,” he said. Mbundu said such exposure can trigger harassment, intimidation, psychological distress and even suicide. Meanwhile,