18th September 2026 Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has noted with concern the statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Zambia on its Facebook page in response to TI-Z’s publication of the study report titled “Zambia’s 3 million Metric Tonnes of Copper Target: Mitigating Governance Risks Associated with Chinese Mining.” It is our considered view that...Continue Reading
Transparency International Zambia’s report examines the governance and corruption risks associated with increased Chinese investment in Zambia’s copper mining sub-sector, in the context of the country’s goal to produce 3 million metric tonnes of copper by 2031. The study draws on document reviews, stakeholder consultations, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. It uses the...Continue Reading
04th September 2026 TI-Z followed President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration speech and in our view, it was largely consistent with the UPND’s revised manifesto for the period 2026 to 2031. The President stated that the fight against corruption will be intensified and that public resources will be protected. He also called upon public officials to put...Continue Reading
1. Background Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z), through the Kuteteza Masankho Project, presents its post-election statement on Zambia’s 2026 General Elections held on 13th August 2026. This statement is based on evidence gathered through our long-term and short-term election monitoring that was conducted across the entire country. TI-Z monitored the electoral process, including the pre-election period,...Continue Reading
