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Botswana says foreign prison inmates don’t deserve ARVs

Star Africa 11 June 2014 The Botswana government on Wednesday revealed in court that it was refusing to provide anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to foreign inmates because they have themselves to…

Staff Writer12 June 2014

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Zim rape victim can claim state damages – Court

News24 Harare – Zimbabwe’s top court ruled Tuesday that a woman who became pregnant after being raped could claim damages from the state after bungling by police and the courts…

Staff Writer27 March 2014

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SALC lawyer a “Woman to watch”

SALC’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights Programme Project Lawyer Nyasha Chingore made the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) “Women to Watch in 2014″ list. To mark International Women’s Day, which…

Nyasha Chingore10 March 2014

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Zambia court acquits top gay rights activist

Aljazeera Paul Kasonkomona found not guilty of encouraging homosexuality after talking about gay rights and AIDS on TV. A Zambia court has acquitted a prominent gay rights activist charged with…

Staff Writer26 February 2014

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Lawyer hails ruling in Kasonkomona case

IOL Lusaka – A Zambian court on Tuesday cleared prominent rights activist Paul Kasonkomona of encouraging homosexuality after he called for gay rights to be recognised during an appearance on…

Staff Writer25 February 2014

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CSOs must speak for voiceless – ZCS

Post Zambia CIVIL society organisations have an obligation to speak up on behalf of the people because lawmakers base policies on the voices they hear, says the Zambian Cancer Society.…

Staff Writer24 February 2014

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Gay-rights activist’s trial nears final stages

All Africa On 20 February 2014, a preliminary ruling will be made in the case of The People v Kasonkomona in the Lusaka Magistrates Court. The ruling will determine if…

Staff Writer16 January 2014

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Botswana health bill controversy…

Weekend Post Parliament is divided on whether to pass the Health Bill or not. Some Members of Parliament have expressed concern that the Bill needs further consultation while the executive…

Staff Writer14 December 2013

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Zambia: ‘Inmates with HIV deserve a balanced diet’

13 September 2013 The Post Online A NUTRITION expert on Wednesday told the Lusaka High Court that prison authorities should be sensitive to the dietary needs of inmates who are…

Staff Writer17 September 2013

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SALC Litigation Manual: Litigating cases on HIV testing and confidentiality

This manual provides a resource for private and public lawyers in southern Africa who are litigating cases in domestic courts that challenge laws, policies and practices around unlawful HIV testing…

Staff Writer23 August 2013

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