Transparency International Zambia is excited to join the Anti-Corruption Commission for this important launch of the “No Bribes But Fines” campaign. From the onset, we would like to commend the ACC for this innovative initiative, and for continuing to take the lead in the anti-corruption fight in Zambia, as per their constitutionally given mandate. As...Continue Reading

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