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

The Executive Director-Transparency InternationalZambia, Mr. Maurice K. Nyambe;l Representatives of all Development Partners Present;l Senior Government Officials Present;l Members of the Civil Society;l Members of the Press;l Distinguished Guests;l Ladies and Gentlemen.l I am pleased to be here and officiate at the launch of on the GapAnalysis of climate and Carbon Finance Corruption RiskAssessment Report...Continue Reading

Salutations 1. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, Dr. Douty Chibamba; 2. The Director: Risk Management Ministry of Finance and National Planning Ms. Barabina Mumba; 3. The Director: Forest Department, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment 4. The Members of Parliament from The Parliamentary Caucus on Environment and Climate Change; 5. Other...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