As mentioned in the first instalment of these commentary series, existing laws are being stretched beyond their intended purpose. The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill provides convenient cover for government to use in the persecution of online activists and their supporters. This is likely to increase in the run-up to the 2018 general elections. Key summary points -‐ The Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill is part of government efforts to secure Zimbabwean cyberspace against cyber attacks. -‐ There is risk that this piece of legislation will be used to shut down online space, especially for online social movements and other dissenting voices, all in the name of “protecting national interests”. -‐ There is need to hold government accountable on the democratic principles of cybersecurity governance as contained Cybersecurity Bill and National Cybersecurity policies. End//// in the