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

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) scores 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, according to experts and business people.This year’s CPI paints a grim picture of the state of corruption worldwide. While most countries have made little to no progress in tackling corruption in nearly a decade, more than two-thirds...Continue Reading