Sextortion – defined broadly as the abuse of power to obtain a sexual benefit – is pervasive and widespread. It occurs across the globe and in many sectors, including education, the police, the courts, the civil service, refugee camps, passport control and many others.Survivors/victims can suffer serious, sometimes life-changing, consequences. These include loss of self-esteem,...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has noted with intrigue the renewed interest shown by investors as demonstrated by the just ended Mining Indaba held in Cape Town. However, as optimistic as these developments seem, TI-Z would like to caution and remind the Ministry of Mines to ensure transparency and inclusivity in the Mining sector.During and following...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) notes with deep concern the contents of the lead story in today’s NewsDiggers, to the effect that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) signed a settlement agreement back in 2019 with then Minister of Housing and Infrastructural Development Mr. Ronald Chitotela, which led to the dropping of nine corruption charges that he was...Continue Reading

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) programmes director Raymond Mutale says unregulated political party and campaign financing can lead to the capture of political parties, and ultimately state capture.Speaking during the civil society, media and academia training workshop on legislative and regulatory frameworks of political party and campaign financing, Tuesday, Mutale said political party ….» Read full...Continue Reading