STRONG LEGAL FRAMEWORKS NEEDED TO BACK HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER’S

This year’s Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Summit (SAHRDS) which attracted delegates across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region focused on the vulnerability of those that are always on the forefront fighting for democracy and peace in their nations. The 2022 SAHRDS themed: ” A Journey to Sustainability: Protecting Civic Space through Strengthening Institutions for and Networks of Environmental…

SANGWA CALLS FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE

Constitutional Lawyer (SC) John Sangwa, has called for institutional change as people focus on the consolidated good governance. State Counsel Sangwa regretted that human rights defenders are fighting for their survival, invariably making it difficult for them to act effectively. Sangwa says transformation in the area of democracy and freedom of expression must be entrenched. speaking during the 2022 Southern…

PUBLIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND POETRY SLAM

People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGZ) in partnership with Wordsmash Poetry and Bloggers of Zambia brought together POETS from around Lusaka and trained them in Social Accountability, Public Resource Management and Cyber Security. The POETS also participated in a poetry contest on Social Accountability and Cyber security. PAAGZ seeks to pursue a more innovative citizen based…