Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has been made aware of a story that ran on some social media platforms yesterday (6th July 2021) purporting that Mr. Rueben Lifuka, Transparency International Vice Chairperson and TI-Z’s immediate past Chapter President, endorsed the candidature of President Edgar Lungu and commended his fight against corruption.While we have noted that Mr....Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) joins the rest of the country and indeed the African continent in mourning the passing on of Zambia’s first President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda this afternoon, following a short illness.Dr. Kaunda, together with other liberation heroes, led the struggle for Zambia’s political emancipation, culminating in the unprecedented raising of the flag of...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has noted with extreme concern the escalating political violence that has been occurring over the last few days. We note that this violence has largely been perpetrated by political party cadres of the two biggest political parties in Zambia, the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and the opposition United Party for National...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has come to learn with disappointment about the suggestion by the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) that they may recommend for the postponement of the 2021 General Elections. We call upon relevant authorities to caution ZNPHI for this irresponsible and reckless utterance which is likely to incite a potential abrogation...Continue Reading