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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 WriterJun 30, 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 WriterJun 11, 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 WriterMar 10, 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 WriterFeb 26, 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 WriterFeb 26, 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 WriterFeb 23, 2021

Eswatini Malawi Mozambique Research Reports & Policy Briefs Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Zambia Zimbabwe

The Global Gag Rule and Access to Abortion: Impact on law reform in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini and Malawi

SALC presents a policy brief on the impact of the Global gag rule on law reform for access to safe abortion in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini and Malawi within the context of the countries' international obligations. Read the brief here.

Staff WriterFeb 22, 2021

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The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on sex workers in Southern Africa

In October 2020, SALC conducted a mapping exercise in some countries in the SADC region (Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi) to assess the impact that COVID-19 has had on sex workers. The information reported is from conversations with eight activists working for sex worker organisations in seven Southern African…

Staff WriterFeb 22, 2021

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association Judgments Zambia

The people v Laura Miti and Bornwell Mwewa

On Saturday, 21 December 2019, Fumba Chama, popularly known as Pilato, a Zambian human rights defender and musician, was arrested for unlawful assembly in violation of the Public Order Act, due to his hosting of a youth forum which aimed to raise awareness about governance, corruption and civic responsibility. Upon…

Staff WriterOct 19, 2020

Articles and Opinions Women’s Land and Property Rights Zambia

A new dawn for the protection of the rights of vulnerable communities with unregistered land in Zambia

Commonwealth Lawyers Association 26 June 2020 Brigadier Siachitema In a recent decision of the High Court for Zambia, a community of displaced Zambian villagers succeeded in a land dispute against commercial farmers, the local authority, and the Zambian government. The decision sets an important precedent protecting the rights of vulnerable…

Staff WriterJul 7, 2020