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Picture by ZLDC  By Vanny Hampondela The Government of the Republic of Zambia established the Governance Department in 2012 to coordinate the implementation of governance programmes in National Development Planning (NDP). Since then, the responsibilities of the Department have increased to include coordination of regional and international governance initiatives such as Africa Peer Review Mechanism …

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  The Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) is a statutory body established under the Zambia Law Development Commission Act No. 11 of 1996, Chapter 32 of the Laws of Zambia. The Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill the following vacant positions:- 1.FINANCE MANAGER Main Duties Under the supervision of the Director …

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Chinese national being carried by a Zambian. Picture Credit: Phoenix FM   By Mordecai Mweene and Zindaba Lwara Introduction This article emanated from social media publications from 4th and 5th March, 2021 in which a video, involving a Chinese national/employer being pulled on a trolley by a Zambian employee, went viral on social media sparking public …

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FILE PICTURE SOURCE: Times of India By Lina Jere Biology dictates that in conventional circumstances, sexual intercourse will result in the pregnancy of a woman and eventually child birth. However, unplanned pregnancies do occur and women have made the decision to terminate the pregnancy. There are many reasons why a woman would make this decision. …

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FILE PICTURE: Times of Zambia By Mwila Chikwanda The National Housing Authority Act is an Act that provides for the development and control of housing throughout the Republic. It also provides for the establishment of a body corporate entitled the National Housing Authority and its membership and specifies the powers and duties of the Authority. …

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  By Mordecai Mweene CUSTOMARY land is owned by indigenous communities and administered in accordance with their customs, as opposed to statutory land which is based on leasehold. The procedure to acquire customary land is not complicated as it is done through the village Headmen or Chiefs; this helps to accommodate vulnerable people who have …

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By Chiluba Kabinga In the recent years, it has been nearly impossible to listen to the news or visit our various social media platforms without coming across a form of religious exploitation in the church. A prophet or pastor often promising healing or financial liberation at a price of sowing a seed is the order …

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  By Innocent Siachitoba GOVERNMENT has commended the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) for the step taken in launching the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, Newsletter, and the Re-designed Website. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Ms. Thandiwe Daka Oteng (Right)  and Zambia Law Development Commission Chairperson Justice Roydah Kaoma. The launch took place on …

 ZAMBIA LAW DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION LAUNCHES THE STRATEGIC PLAN, NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE Read More »

  … THE RISE OF THE USE OF CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) File Picture by:FSS Technologies_Blogs_cctv-footage By In’utu Akolwa INFORMATION systems collectively entail computers, communication facilities, computer and communication networks and data and information that may be stored, processed, retrieved or transmitted by them, including programs, specifications and procedures for their operation, use and maintenance.[1] Zambia …

LEGISLATION AS A TOOL FOR THE SAFE USE OF PUBLIC SECURITY INFORMATION SYSTEM IN ZAMBIA Read More »

CYBER BULLYING: DOES THE LAW PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION? FILE Picture courtesy of:https://www.childinthecity.org/ By Otema Musuka Introduction On 3rd March, 2021 Lusaka Times reported that, Zambia Information and Communications Technology (ZICTA) in collaboration with Cyber Hygiene Zambia[1] and other partners were at the heart of the movement aimed at changing the mind sets of those yet …

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