Cyber crime activities real in Botswana - DPP Director

“Cyber crime is everywhere, the world over Botswana included. It is a great concern to us. That’s why we do these international conferences,” he said. He said cyber crime is very dangerous and complex because one can commit it anywhere without necessarily having to be in Botswana. Although he stated that cyber crime cases have been low in Botswana, there is need to tighten the gaps before the incidents escalate. He said there have been cyber crime cases investigated in the country before.

“We have been affected. Although we have not had a lot, I can cite cases such as the one where ICT was used to steal money at the Central Medical Stores. You can see what this does to economies.” Keetshabe said developing technical capacity in Information Communications Technology (ICT) and the establishment of legal framework for punishment of perpetrators could combat cyber crime activities.