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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News Zambia

News Release: Prosection finally withdraws charges against Zambian youth activist for defaming President

Johannesburg, 19 January 2022 – On 18 January 2022, the Kitwe Subordinate Court was due to continue the trial of youth activist Lawrence Kasonde. Kasonde was arrested on 24 November 2020 for allegedly defaming former President Edgar Lungu. Instead, the prosecution applied for the accused to be discharged per section…

Staff Writer19 Jan 2022

Disability Rights Focus countries News Zambia

NEWS RELEASE: SUPREME COURT OF ZAMBIA TO HEAR APPEAL ON DENIAL OF DRIVING LICENCES TO DEAF PEOPLE

On 2 November 2021, the Supreme Court of Zambia will hear the appeal in the case of Frankson Musukwa and Others v Road Transport and Safety Agency, an appeal against the dismissal by the High Court of a constitutional challenge to the denial of driving licences to deaf people in…

Staff Writer29 Oct 2021

Disability Rights Zambia

MEDIA ADVISORY: DEAF PERSON CHALLENGES DISCRIMINATORY DENIAL OF ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Mr Kasongo Kafwembe, a deaf person filed a case in the High Court against the ZCAS University (1st Respondent) challenging the denial of access to enrolment for a degree in the university. The denial was based on his disability. The petitioner alleges that the denial of access to enrolment for…

Staff Writer17 Aug 2021

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News Rule of Law Zambia

Statement calling on the government of Zambia to uphold human rights ahead of the upcoming elections

On 12 August 2021, general elections will be held in Zambia wherein voters will elect a President, 156 members of parliament, and 117 district council leaders. The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) calls upon Zambian authorities and political parties to commit to respecting, protecting, promoting, and ensuring full respect for…

Staff Writer11 Aug 2021

Articles and Opinions Blog Disability Rights Zambia

Zambia: A missed opportunity for inclusion- the case of Musukwa and others v RTSA

By Dr. Frank Musukwa and Tambudzai Gonese-Manjonjo The recent judgment of the Lusaka High Court in Zambia in the case of Musukwa and others v RTSA is a disappointing indication of how far there is to go for States in Africa to realise the rights of persons with disabilities. This…

Staff Writer30 Jun 2021

Disability Rights News Zambia

News Release: Zambia High Court dismisses constitutional challenge to denial of driving licences to deaf people

On 4 June 2021, the High Court of Zambia, in the case of Frankson Musukwa and Others v Road Transport and Safety Agency issued a judgment dismissing a constitutional challenge to the denial of driving licences to deaf people in Zambia. The case was supported by the Southern Africa Litigation…

Staff Writer11 Jun 2021

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Petty Offences Newsletter: November 2020 to February 2021 Activities

The quarterly digest of petty offences campaign activities for November 2020 to February 2021 is in three languages, English, Portuguese and French.

Staff Writer10 Mar 2021

Disability Rights Ongoing cases Zambia

Zambia: Challenging denial of driving licences to deaf persons

SALC is supporting a petition by 3 deaf persons and the Zambia Deaf Youth and Women (ZDYW) to challenge denial of driving licences in the case of Musukwa and Others v Road Transport and Safety Agency. The petitioners argue that Respondent’s application of section 62 of the Road traffic act…

Staff Writer26 Feb 2021

Disability Rights Health Rights Ongoing cases Zambia

Zambia: Challenging denial of legal capacity for persons with mental disabilities

SALC is supporting a petition by a person with psychosocial disabilities and the Disability Rights Watch (DRW) to repeal Section 4 of the Mental Health Act of 2019 in Katontoka and Another v the Attorney General. The Petitioners argue that the provision unconstitutionally infringes on the rights to dignity, liberty, freedom of…

Staff Writer26 Feb 2021

Criminal Justice Submissions Zambia

Zambia: SUBMISSION ON THE REVIEW OF THE PENAL CODE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE

SALC made submission on the review of the Zambian penal code and criminal procedure code. Read the submission here.

Staff Writer23 Feb 2021