Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) followed with keen interest the events surrounding the recently held by-elections in Kabushi and Kwacha constituencies in Ndola and Kitwe respectively. It is indisputable that the events surrounding the two by-elections have eroded the already weak public confidence in our democratic processes and the autonomy of our democratic institutions such as...Continue Reading

The Zambian government has been implementing the Community Forest Management (CFM) system in order to (1) enhance community participation in sustainable forestry management, (2) reduce community poverty by facilitating community income from sustainable forestry management, and (3) forge and strengthen partnerships in forest conservation and sustainable resource utilization. Given its mandate in promoting transparency and...Continue Reading

A SMALLER BUDGET: The total nominal budget allocation has reduced by 3.3 percent from K172.99 billion in 2022 to K167.32 billion in 2023. This reflects government drive for fiscal consolidation under the IMF Supported Economic Recovery Program. ALLOCATION CHAGES: Government has shifted resources from debt servicing, Under General Public services, towards the Social Sectors. The...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is of the view that enhancing the integrity of Zambia’s political processes and ultimately of our democracy requires us as a country to put in place deliberate measures in terms of legislation, policy and institutional frameworks at all levels. It is also important for us as a country to learn lessons...Continue Reading