Salutations The 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...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

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) joins the rest of the country in celebrating Zambia’s 59th Independence anniversary. For us, this day is not just a commemoration of the historical struggle for self-determination, but a vivid reminder of our continued commitment as a country to achieving true democracy and good governance, premised on a relentless fight against...Continue Reading

12th October 2023For Immediate ReleaseSince we obtained our independence in 1964, Zambia has undergone several constitutional review processes that have been driven by the competing interests of ruling parties trying to attain more power against the interests of the people seeking constitutional emancipation. Since the return to multi-partyism through the 1991 constitution, attempts to make...Continue Reading