I. IntroductionTransparency International’s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that most countries are failing to stop corruption. The global average CPI score remains unchanged for over a decade at just 43 out of 100 while more than two-thirds of countries score below 50, and 26 countries have fallen to their lowest scores yet. Despite concerted...Continue Reading

Joint Media StatementFor Release on Monday 13 November 2023Environmental Defenders, Activists and CSOs Applaud Government’s Decision to Uphold Decision on No Mining in the Lower Zambezi National ParkWe, the undersigned, acknowledge and applaud the decision by government through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MoGEE) to uphold the decision to cancel the decision letter...Continue Reading

SalutationsThe Copperbelt Permanent Secretary, Mr. Augustine Mulenga.Director General ACC, Mr. Tom Shamakamba. Directors of various Mining Companies. Senior Government officials Civil Society Representatives. Members of the Press. Ladies and gentlemen.I am greatly honoured and delighted to be given the opportunity to make a few remarks at the beginning of what is a very important activity...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is profoundly disappointed with recent developments related to the allocation of TV and Radio licenses by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA). We have observed unjustified delays, instances of favoritism, a lack of transparency, and even potential political interference in the licensing process, all of which have the potential to erode public...Continue Reading