President Mnangagwa warns against recording of accident victims, vows to protect citizens from tech hazards

Farai Dauramanzi in Maphisa, Matabeleland South

President Mnangagwa has condemned the filming and distribution of road traffic accident footage, describing the practice as inhuman and against the values of Ubuntu.

Addressing thousands at Maphisa Stadium during the 46th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, the President expressed grave concern over the increasing abuse of social media by unscrupulous individuals and groups.

“I, note with grave concern the increasing abuse of social media by some unscrupulous persons and groups.

“The recording of road traffic accidents and the subsequent distribution of such material, is totally unacceptable, inhumane and against the values of Ubuntu.

“My Administration will, without apology, protect our citizens, especially children, as well as our culture, beliefs and way of life, from the hazards of media and new technologies,” said President Mnangagwa