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  File Picture Source: ZNBC By Yamikani Ngoma, Zindiba Lwara and Sydney Imbwae 1.0    INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Constitution of Zambia in Article 255(f) provides for equitable exploitation and utilization of the environment and natural resources amongst the people of Zambia. The slag dump known as the Black Mountain in Kitwe is a natural resource …

MINING RIGHTS OF SMALL SCALE MINERS– SAFETY FIRST AT THE BLACK MOUNTAIN Read More »

File picture source: ZNBC By Innocent Siachitoba, Noel Chulu and Andrew Mukuwa 1.0 Introduction Change and progress are synonymous with youthfulness. Youth are an important generation in any society. Their role in development is indispensable.  As the world is advancing rapidly in terms of technology, the youth are at the forefront of global change and …

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Picture courtesy of Natasha Chikalipa Bwanga   By Chiluba K. Moyo The Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) was among the participants at the official launch of the African Women Leadership Network (AWLN) that took place on 30th March, 2022 in Lusaka at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel. The event that was attended both virtually and physically, …

ZLDC PARTICIPATES IN THE LAUNCH OF AFRICAN WOMEN LEADERSHIP NETWORK (AWLN) Read More »

FILE PICTURE:ZLDC Director Hope N.Chanda explains the content of the report to New Heritage Party leader Chishala Kateka following a request to explain on matters that have been trending on social media about bigamy, abortion, among others    By Lina Jere, Ngela Munalula and Dorica Pelemba Gender equality and the balanced participation of women and …

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE- THE IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS AND DECISION MAKING Read More »

By Mwila Chikwanda, Precious Simuchoba and Sydney Imbwae On February 3, 2022 the Zambia Daily Mail[1] published an article titled “Sexual Harassment in the Newsroom”. According to the said article journalists, who are the voices of the voiceless and are known to have courage in exposing many social wrongs in society, do not come out …

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT? Read More »

    By Mordecai Mweene, Noel Chulu and Zindaba Lwara Introduction President Hakainde Hichilema on 17th November 2021 appointed Supreme Court Judge Mumba Malila as Chief Justice. Justice Malila took over from late Chief Justice Ireen Mambilima. President Hichilema stated that he had made the decision after considering the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission …

THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY AND ITS IMPORTANT ROLE OF DISPENSING JUSTICE FAIRLY AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS Read More »

(R-L)-Ngela Munalula, Michelo Muhyila. Twiza Mwaka Selemani,James Kakondo Shawa, Innocent Siachitoba, Mwina Mwenda,Leah Mtonga Ngoma and Noel Chulu. Picture by ZLDC The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) on Wednesday,16th February,2022 paid a courtesy call on the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) where matters of mutual interests were discussed. The Corporation was represented by Ms.Leah Mtonga Ngoma …

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   By Lina Jere, Innocent Siachitoba, Dorica Pelemba and Chiluba K. Moyo Every society defines permissible conduct and, through an established criminal justice system, attaches punishment to impermissible conduct. In Zambia, this has principally been done through the Penal Code Act and the Criminal Procedure Code Act which were enacted in 1931 and 1933 respectively. …

IT’S A DONE DEAL: ZLDC HANDS OVER, TO THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE, THE PROJECT REPORT AND PROPOSED BILLS ON THE REVIEW OF THE PENAL CODE ACT CHAPTER 87 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA, AND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE ACT, CHAPTER 88 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA Read More »

—————- Mr. Dickson Jere: Picture by ZLDC By Dickson Jere Bigamy – is an offence which involves marrying another person while you are already in another marriage. You get jailed in Zambia! But under the proposed new Penal Code, that law will be abolished and instead the aggrieved parties should seek civil remedies. Equally, the …

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By Chiluba K. Moyo, Innocent Siachitoba  and Ngela Munalula The year 2021 was inarguably one of the most historical years for the Commission and the Country. We welcomed the new government led by His Excellency, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema which set a new legislative agenda for law reform in the country.  In reflecting on its primary …

REFLECTIONS:ZAMBIA LAW DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2021 Read More »