Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) expresses grave concern over serious irregularities in the ongoing procurement of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) equipment and software for next year’s scheduled General Elections. As outlined in our investigative report published today in The Mast, two companies – Miru Systems, with a concerning global record, and Starlab, of which very little...Continue Reading
Zambia reaffirmed its commitment to decentralised governance by signing the African Charter on the Values and Principles of Decentralisation, Local Governance, and Local Development in 2015. This commitment was further solidified in 2016 when decentralisation was formally enshrined in the Constitution of Zambia. Building on this foundation, the 2023 National Decentralisation Policy was introduced, guided...Continue Reading
The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is a special-purpose vehicle that aims to increase and sustain the availability of electricity in rural areas, ensuring access to electricity for the rural population. The Authority has been using an inward-looking tool to assess internal processes and practices within the institution, as well as to evaluate the level of...Continue Reading
International SecretariatAlt-Moabit 9610559 Berlin, GermanyTel: +49 30 34 38 200Fax: +49 30 34 70 39 12ti@transparency.orgwww.transparency.org Berlin, 16 April 2025 Mr President Hakainde HichilemaPresident of the Republic of ZambiaLusaka, Zambia Subject: Advancing Political Finance Reform in Zambia Ahead of the 2026 Elections Dear Mr President, It is my pleasure to address you one year since...Continue Reading
