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By Derrick Sinjela Zambian Developmental Media Alliance (ZADEMA) Executive Member and Child Rights Activist MAXWELL Simbuwa is a dedicated budding Child Activist. Initially, Simbuwa belonged to the Zambian Children and Young People (ZCYPD), a committed Media Network for Child Rights and Development (MNCRD) member and Child Journalist in the Children’s News Network (CNN). Aside from his active participation in the ZCYPD, Simbuwa, a grandchild to venerated broadcaster, the late Charles Mando, and continues campaigning for Child Rights beyond the Zambian geographical landscape. As an activist, Simbuwa has through the Media Network for Child Rights and Development and Children’s News Network...

By Lilian Kiefer Executive Director, Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) Media Statement Lusaka, 9th December 2016: International Anti-Corruption Day: PSAf calls for improved accountability in resource management On International Anti-Corruption Day, Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) calls for improved accountability in the application of public resources especially as it relates to services targeting the poor and marginalised people. This year’s commemoration is being held under the theme United against Corruption for Development, Peace and Security. Corruption is one of the greatest impediments to economic growth and poverty eradication efforts in Southern Africa. According to the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, a number of...