Picture used for illustrative purposes. Source:The India Saga ZLDC recommendations on sexual related offences Our first weekly article last week focused on the mandate of the ZLDC, how the law review is undertaken and particularly how the review of the Penal Code Act and Criminal Procedure Code Act was undertaken. Today’s article addresses sexual related …
…ZLDC’S PRIMARY FUNCTION IS LAW REFORM Months ago, the mainstream media and social media networks were awash with stories of the Zambia Law Development Commission’s report and recommendations on the review of Zambia’s principle criminal laws the Penal Code Act (PC) and the Criminal Procedure Code Act (CPC). Public reactions and sentiments on the …
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FRIDAY, 13th May, 2022, the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) presented its initial findings and Zero Draft Bill on the Population and Development to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Department of Population. The Commission was represented by Mrs. Hope N. Chanda (Director), Mr. Mwiba Mwenda (Research Coordinator) and Ms. Lina Jere (Senior Research …
FRIDAY, 13th May, 2022, the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) held talks with the Zambia Police at the Service Headquarters in Lusaka where matters of law review relating the Zambia Police Act were discussed. The Service wishes to amend its legislation to ensure conformity to the Constitution, regional and international best practice and standards. In …
ZLDC staff: Picture by ZLDC By Noel Chulu and Yamikani Ngoma Introduction In 1999, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) developed the Decent Work Agenda. Later, at the 2005 United Nations World Summit, countries agreed to make employment and decent work for all a central objective of development strategies to support fair globalisation. Employment creation …
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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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 …
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