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Ambiguous Laws and Freedom of Expression in Africa

A constitution that protects citizens from unconstitutional legislation requires an unwavering commitment to justice. As citizens rely on the justice system to safeguard their rights and freedoms, human rights defenders…

Melusi Simelane11 June 2024

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Police practices require a rethinking

The Nation 8 June 2024 By Zororai Nkomo Malawi is among African countries that have ratified the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) but is still administering vagrancy…

Staff Writer8 June 2024

Parliament ‘sits on’ rogue, vagabond court order

The Daily Times 23 May 2023 By Thomas Kachere Some lawmakers have lamented Parliament's delays to facilitate the review of Section 184 of the Penal Code, which provides for the…

Staff Writer23 May 2024

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Commemorating one-year anniversary of brutal refugees relocation exercise

Lilongwe, Malawi A joint statement was released on 20 May 2024, marking one year since the enforcement of a brutal refugee relocation exercise by the Malawi government, a dark chapter…

Staff Writer23 May 2024

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To comply or not to comply is not the question

MambaOnline (15 May 2024) Botswana Guardian (17 May 2024) The Namibian (21 May 2024) Washington Blade (22 May 2024) By: Daniel Digashu and Anna Mmolai-Chalmers Over the past five years,…

Staff Writer20 May 2024

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Zambia Supreme Court issues crushing judgment for deaf drivers

On 16 May 2024, the Supreme Court of Zambia delivered a judgment in the appeal of Frankson Musukwa and Others v Road Transport and Safety Agency. The Court dismissed the…

Staff Writer16 May 2024

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Judicial Interference: A Test of Principles, Integrity and Power

The Botswana Gazette 1 May 2024 By: Bradley Fortuin NB: While inspired by real emerging issues, the characters and events are fictional and are narrated to explore the theme of…

Bradley Fortuin6 May 2024

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Mother Earth Day: Transparency and unity in water management

Let’s work together to build a world where every drop of water is valued and every community has a say in the decisions that shape their environment. On Mother Earth…

Melusi Simelane22 April 2024

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Zambian authorities must implement the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ recommendations

A range of Zambian organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and other civil society organizations (CSOs) – who early in March this year made submissions to the UN Committee on…

Staff Writer5 April 2024

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ESWATINI MUST PUT AN END TO THE HARASSMENT OF TANELE MASEKO

Every unanswered question deepens the Maseko family’s despair and trauma and entrenches impunity for his assassination in front of his wife and children; every stone unturned is a monument to…

Staff Writer28 March 2024

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Ambiguous Laws and Freedom of Expression in Africa

Police practices require a rethinking

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Commemorating one-year anniversary of brutal refugees relocation exercise

To comply or not to comply is not the question

Zambia Supreme Court issues crushing judgment for deaf drivers

Judicial Interference: A Test of Principles, Integrity and Power

Mother Earth Day: Transparency and unity in water management

Zambian authorities must implement the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ recommendations

ESWATINI MUST PUT AN END TO THE HARASSMENT OF TANELE MASEKO

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