Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) followed with keen interest the events surrounding the recently held by-elections in Kabushi and Kwacha constituencies in Ndola and Kitwe respectively. It is indisputable that the events surrounding the two by-elections have eroded the already weak public confidence in our democratic processes and the autonomy of our democratic institutions such as...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is of the view that enhancing the integrity of Zambia’s political processes and ultimately of our democracy requires us as a country to put in place deliberate measures in terms of legislation, policy and institutional frameworks at all levels. It is also important for us as a country to learn lessons...Continue Reading

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is concerned about the happenings around the by-elections in Kabushi and Kwacha constituencies, in which the constitutional rights of opposition candidates are seemingly being inhibited and infringed. We are also taken aback by the lack of clarity that has characterized the rulings of the Constitutional Court on these matters. In our...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