The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has called on the media to play a more active role in promoting whistleblowing and exposing corrupt practices, describing journalists as key partners in strengthening transparency, accountability and integrity in Zambia. ACC Director General, Daphne Chabu, says the Commission recognises the media as one of its most strategic partners in the...
The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has condemned the production and circulation of obscene material involving a female social media personality, describing the act as illegal and contrary to the country’s moral values. NGOCC Executive Director, Anne Mbewe-Anamela, has further expressed concern with the obscene content that she says, poses risks to young…
The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia (CSEIFZ) has called on media houses, civil society organisations, election monitors, political parties, and independent candidates to take keen interest in the ongoing accreditation process for the 2026 General Election. CSEIFZ Executive Director, Nakiwe Simpungwe, says accreditation is not a mere formality but a cornerstone of free, fair,...
The Ministry of Energy has successfully completed the new Lusaka Fuel Depot, which represents a major milestone in government’s efforts to modernize petroleum infrastructure, improve supply reliability and strengthen the country’s preparedness against potential supply disruptions. Speaking during a media tour of the facility, Ministry Permanent Secretary, Ephraim Munshifwa, says the building…
The Governance and Development Advocates Zambia (GODAZA) has raised concerns over the European Union Observer Mission’s announcement that it will investigate the withdrawal of candidates from the August polls. GODAZA Executive Director, Elias Mulenga, says while international observers have a role, their focus should remain strictly impartial and avoid interfering in domestic political dynamics.…
The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called for equal moral standards to be applied to both men and women, saying society should hold both genders equally accountable for their conduct. NGOCC Communications Lead, Samuel Mwanakatwe, says it is unfair for society to subject women to stricter moral scrutiny while placing fewer expectations on...