In this episode, the A4D Team sits down with journalist Joan Chirwa , Founder of Zambia’s Free Press Initiative to discuss the controversial Zambian Cyber Security Act (2025) which was passed in April and its impact on the country.

(00:05) Introduction


(03:30) Background to the Cyber Security Act


(18:20) The Power of the CMCC


(36:15) The Shift in the Act’s Motivation


(39:00) Consequences of Breaking the Act


(54:30) Effects of Breaking the Act


(1:04:10) Conclusion