By Pamela Mulenga  MINISTRY of Commerce, Trade and Industry has embarked on developing the Zambia Local Content Bill which will address the promotion of the utilisation of local products and services in prescribed sectors. And the Ministry is open to receive submissions on ways to explore it. This came to light at a Local Content Conference in Lusaka this morning in a speech read on behalf of Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Christopher Yaluma by the . And Mr Yaluma said Permanent Secretary (PS) Mr. Mushuma Mulengadespite various initiatives implemented by goverment, local content in Zambia has remained low in...

Issued by Zitukule Consortium Zambia Progressive Youths Positive Action on Human Rights Freedom and Development (PAHRFD), Youth Development Oganzization We the undersigned organizations are deeply disturbed and alarmed by the alleged abduction of Mr. Tom Silwindi which occurred place on Sunday 28 February 2021 at his Choma residence by suspected armed criminal elements in full view of his children and wife. Mr. Silwindi is  a well-known public figure in Choma for his dedication and commitment to social justice especially for the marginalised citizens. Exactly 10 days ago, Mr. Silwindi was actively involved in defending the human rights  of the Hatembo...

By Linda Kasonde Executive Director, Chapter One Foundation We, the undersigned civil society organisations, note the proposed changes to the law regulating the cyber space in form of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill of 2021. While it is imperative to ensure the safety of the public at large against cyber security threats, this must invariably be balanced with the right to freedom of expression and the need to maintain the right to privacy enjoyed by all members of the public. We wish to state from the outset that while several statements have been made regarding the creation of...