We the undersigned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have noted with great concern the recent governance breaches by some key figures in the new UPND Administration that have the potential to undermine the country’s human rights record and the rule of law in Zambia.We are particularly, concerned with the silence of the President, His Excellency Mr....Continue Reading

The 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals that the fight against corruption hasstagnated worldwide at a time when human rights and democracy are also under attack.This is no coincidence. Corruption enables human rights abuses. Conversely,ensuring basic rights and freedoms means there is less space for corruption to gounchallenged. Transparency International’s research shows a strong correlation...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is disturbed by the contents of the press statement that was issued by Hon. Miles Sampa, Member of Parliament for Matero in his capacity as Chairperson of the Zambia Chapter of the African Parliamentary Network Against Corruption (APNAC).In his statement Hon. Sampa raised concern about the approach taken by the Anti-Corruption...Continue Reading

Dear Ms. Chirwa,RE: MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS AND SOLIDARITYGreetings from Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z), and a very Happy New Year to you.We received the news of your appointment as Director General of the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) with lots of joy.Looking back at the professionalism and excellence you exhibited when you were at the helm of...Continue Reading