Eswatini launches cybersecurity awareness month campaign to promote digital safety
Date: 2025-10-08
The Government of Eswatini has officially launched the Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaign, an annual initiative aimed at fostering a digitally responsible and resilient nation under the theme “Secure Eswatini, Be Safe Online.” The campaign was launched by the Right Honourable Prime Minister, alongside the Minister of ICT, Hon. Savannah Maziya, in partnership with the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM).
The
event brought together representatives from government, the private sector,
academia, civil society, and the general public. In her remarks, Hon. Maziya noted the urgency of
addressing cybercrime, indicating that legislation and institutions alone
cannot combat the threat. “Public vigilance, responsible digital behaviour,
and informed citizens are critical,” she said, commending ESCCOM for its
regulatory leadership and law enforcement agencies for their crucial roles in
cyber forensics and prosecution. She also announced that ESCCOM will offer free online cybersecurity training
for the public, including youth, small businesses, schools, and government
agencies.
The
Prime Minister
highlighted key policy milestones, including the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act,
the Data Protection Act,
and the Electronic Transactions Act,
all enacted in 2022, alongside the National
Cybersecurity Strategy (2022–2027). He described these
instruments as the “backbone of our national digital defence,” aligning with
the Nkwe Programme of Action
objective to enhance ICT infrastructure and integration by 2029.
He
further noted that ESCCOM has been designated as the National Cybersecurity Agency, with
a Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT)
now operational to protect critical infrastructure and respond to cyber
threats.
Also
addressing the gathering, the National
Commissioner of Police and the Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini both
reiterated that cybersecurity is
national security, emphasizing the need for collective effort
to safeguard the country’s digital future.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
