Mugabe urges Zanu-PF youth to engage in social media wars

President Mugabe has warned zanu-PF youths not to abuse social media by busing it to attack rival parties and incite violence saying they should use information communication technologies to defend and promote the ruling party as well as for the development of the country.

According to the Herald, Mugabe told the zanu-PF Youth League National Assembly at the ruling party headquarters in Harare on Saturday that social media should not be used negatively to attack party rivals.

Social media has been the driver of mass protests across the country which began with #ThisFlag movement led by exiled pastor Evan Mawarire whom Mugabe has 'sacked' from Zimbabwe.


"Brand Zimbabwe, the image of Zimbabwe, a Zimbabwe that is s democratic, hardworking and peaceful. That's the image, the Brand of Zimbabwe you should project outside. And also to defend it from its detractors. Our youths should learn from the youths in China, Cuba and Russia that economic success stories have resulted from proper and constructive use of ICT," he said.


Mugabe added that he was happy that the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services was drafting a law (Cyber Bill) to guide the proper use of social media.

Mugabe said the Youth League was Zanu-PF's vanguard and had the mandate to further the interests of the party as well as defending the revolution by engaging in mobilisation activities.

He said he was happy that party youths managed to control themselves in the face of provocation by the "so-called protesters who have gone about burning and looting property".