Zambia Asks

In this episode of our podcast series, Laws and Elections, we hear from Lester Ngambi, an elected Councillor in Chirwa Ward of Kabwe Central Constituency in Zambia, as he discusses Party Lists, Loyalty, and Accountability amid the Political Parties Bill Debate with Chanda Chongo.  This conversation is part of our webinar series under the Legal Reforms Initiative.  Presenter: Chanda Chongo Producer...

In this episode of our podcast series, Laws and Elections, we hear from Ruth Kangwa, founder of Girls Gone Political and Africa Union Youth Ambassador for Peace in Southern Africa, and Simon Mwewa, President of the Legal Scholars’ Guild Zambia as they dissect how the new electoral system shaped Zambia’s elections this year, with hope for increased representation among women, youths and persons wit...

In this episode of our podcast series, Laws and Elections, we hear from Josiah Kalala, Executive Director of Chapter One Foundation; Hon. Christopher Kang'ombe, former Member of Parliament for Kamfinsa Constituency and Demian Kashweka Bihinda, a law student from the Kwame Nkrumah University as they examine Zambia's new electoral reforms and their impact on this year's elections and unpack the cons...

In this explainer, we clear the misconceptions about the roles and functions of MPs under the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation system and the elected MPs under the First-Past-The-Post system.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

In this explainer, we explain the constitutional roles and functions of MPs and Councilors in Zambia.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

In this explainer, we clear the misconception between the nomination of candidates under the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation System and the 11 Nominated MPs in Zambia's Parliament.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

In this explainer, we explain what you need to do in case of an election results dispute. Say no to violence.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

In this explainer, we explain who can be on the party list to be submitted to the Electoral Commission of Zambia after the elections.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

In this explainer, we explain what a party list is under the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation system.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

This audio explains how Presidential votes translate into proportional representation seats in this year's election.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

This audio explains how the Constituency vote and the Mixed-member Proportional Representation System will work in this year's election.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

This audio explains the two types of MPs we'll have in Zambia after the 2026 elections. The elected MPs and the Proportional Representation MPs, due to the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation system.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 

This past May, the ACA hosted the 2nd Cohort of the CSO Dialogues in partnership with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) under the JCP Zambia. We had a chat with Yussuf Ayami, Executive Director for Family Development Initiatives, to hear his experience and key takeaways from the 5-day dialogue workshop.  The second cohort of the CSO Dialogues brought together 30 CSOs represented by their Executive Di...

This past May, the ACA hosted the 2nd Cohort of the CSO Dialogues in Lusaka in partnership with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) under the Joint Country Programme.  We had a chat with Josphat Njobvu, Executive Director for Advocacy for Child Justice, to hear his experience and key takeaways from the 5-day dialogue workshop.  The second cohort of the CSO Dialogues brought together 30 CSOs represented...

With elections fast approaching, do you know the role of the MP in your constituency? In this video, we explain one of the constitutional roles for MPs.    #DemandAccountability #zambianlawreforms

Did you know that you can request information on CDF Projects using the Access to Information law in Zambia?  Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ 

Did you know you can request information on the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) in Zambia using the Access to Information Act of 2023?  Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ 

Did you know that you can request information from the Zambia Police Service using the Access to Information Act of 2023?  Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽 https://acazambia.org/downloads/

Did you know that you can request information from the Electoral Commission of Zambia using the Access to Information Act of 2023? Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ #TestTheATILaw #accesstoinformation #demandaccountability

Did you know that you have the right to request information on CDF in your Constituency using the Access to Information Law? Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ #TestTheATILaw #accesstoinformation #demandaccountability

In this episode, Barefeet Theatre discusses the importance of Access to Information in Zambia and how it empowers citizens. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with Barefeet Theatre. Digital Ask is supported by HIVOS, People Unlimited.

In this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at how Access to Information can help citizens fight corruption and financial mismanagement in Zambia.   The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with Barefeet Theatre. Digital Ask is supported by HIVOS, People Unlimited.

In this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the slow pace of repealing and replacing regressive laws (and other democracy-strengthening laws) and their impact on democracy and citizen rights in Zambia. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with Barefeet Theatre. Digital Ask is supported by HIVO...

In this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at what role the Media plays in Zambia and why citizens must speak against attacks on the media. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with Barefeet Theatre. Digital Ask is supported by HIVOS, People Unlimited.