AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY  Good morning!  I am honored to be here at this important event, once again surrounded by fellow champions of accountable and transparent government.  Your tireless efforts are a testament to your commitment to Zambia’s development, prosperity, and democratic governance.  And the theme of this year’s conference couldn’t be more central to...Continue Reading

Transparency International Anti-Corruption Conference, Kitwe   26 November 2024   (Protocol to be revised) Ladies and gentlemen,   It is a great honour to be here with you today at the Zambia Anti-Corruption Conference in Kitwe. This conference reflects our shared commitment to fight corruption, a scourge that undermines governance, erodes public trust, and impedes...Continue Reading

The Guest of Honour, Hon. Princess Kasune — Minister of Justice, the Provincial Minister, members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, representatives from the business community, and fellow leaders and activists from civil society, distinguished participants: The Chandler Foundation is deeply honoured to participate in this flagship event. The Zambia Anti-Corruption Conference has grown...Continue Reading

TI-Z expresses extreme concern with the Zambian Government’s decision to approve large scale exploration licenses in the Lower Zambezi National Park. As the public may recall, several environmental defenders, activists and civil society actors spoke out against the previous administration’s decision to grant a mining licence and environmental approval for a mining project in the...Continue Reading