Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) acknowledges the transparency demonstrated by the Government in announcing the supplementary budget amounting to K41.9 billion. This announcement reflects a proactive approach in reallocating resources, in response to current challenges and potentially in response to the utilization patterns observed by Ministries, Provinces and Spending Agencies (MPSAs).However, TI-Z wishes to raise some...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is deeply troubled by recent reports detailing the encroachment into Lusaka National Park, allegedly facilitated by collusion between officials from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Lusaka City Council, as revealed in a recent News Diggers publication. Land is a critical resource essential for the survival of both...Continue Reading

It is with a sense of increasing alarm that we, the undersigned civil society organisations (CSOs), note the incessant incidents of police prevention of opposition party rallies and gatherings of any actors considered critical of government.Specifically, the organisations issuing this statement collectively condemn the use of the Police to prevent the New Heritage Party rally...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) joins the rest of the African continent in commemorating this year’s edition of Africa Freedom Day, which celebrates the unity and achievements of the African continent, while acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead. This year’s theme – “Educate and skill Africa for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased...Continue Reading