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) commends the European Union Observation Mission, led by Chief Observer Maria Arena, for generating what is largely an accurate report on the 2021 General Elections. TI-Z agrees with the many observations made by the Mission, and supports the vast majority of the recommendations, with one major exception. The vast majority of...Continue Reading
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