Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Transparency International Zambia. We have convened this press briefing today in order to delve into the details of the new Civil Society Parallel Report on Zambia’s implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The report offers a comprehensive analysis of Zambia’s progress, challenges, and opportunities...Continue Reading
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
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
