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Public Order Act: An Impediment To Democracy?
(2017-02)The brochure tries to bring to light what the the Public Order Act is and what Citizens should know about the Public Order Act -
A Study on Framework and Policies for Governance in the Mining Sector in Zambia
(2017-12)Most of Zambia’s large-scale copper mines are located on the Copperbelt Province and North- Western Province. Zambia like all states has an obligation to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the ... -
30Ngwee Tax, Tariff or Levy on Internet Calls
(2018)There had be an uproar regarding the government's decision to introduce a levy on internet calls. This has been after the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, who is also the chief government’s spokesperson, ... -
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR): Foundations for Daily Living
(2019)In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), outlining the basic civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights that all human beings should enjoy. In 1966, ... -
Women and Development: Reflections From Zambia
(2019)The paper addresses the challenges that women have been facing in Zambia to attain development. That this lack of women participation is a contributing factor in the lack of development in the country. Women who constitute ... -
JCTR Strategic Plan Summary (2020 - 2023)
(2019)Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is a faith based organisation and a Ministry of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) operating in Zambia since 1988 to promote social justice. Our work is underpinned by the Church Social ... -
Political Intolerance Worries the JCTR
(2019-02-15)The continuity of political violence during elections time is call for concern in Zambia. Incidents of political violence during elections are an indication that we still have a long way to go before we achieve a culture ... -
Developmental Policies and Priorities Have Left the Youth Behind
(2019-03-11)Zambia will join the rest of the world in commemorating the Youth Day on Tuesday, 12th March, 2019. The Zambian youth faces numerous challenges which include, high unemployment, limited opportunity to access and attain ... -
JCTR’s Observations on President Lungu’s Speech to Parliament on the Progress of National Values and Principles
(2019-03-21)On Friday, 15th March, 2019, the President of Zambia, Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, delivered his speech to Parliament on progress made in the application of national values and principles. Looking at the statistics cited in the ... -
Load Shedding Threatens Zambia’s Economy And General Welfare of Citizens
(2019-05-06)The commencement of a four-hour daily load shedding is increasing anxiety among many stakeholders and citizens following their experience of massive load shedding in 2015. Load shedding will threaten the growth of Zambia's ... -
JCTR Demands Action On The 2018 FIC Report
(2019-06-13)Government"s efforts to address the financial leakages and fight financial crimes was a progressive move. The financial Intelligence Centre Bill enacted in 2013 by the Patriotic Government was mainly to safeguard the natural ... -
The Presidential Speech Recently Delivered Did Not Inspire Hope
(2019-09-19)On Friday, 13th September, 2019, Republican President Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu addressed the National Assembly under the theme “Accelerating Sustainable Development for a Better Zambia in the Midst of Climate Change”. He ... -
2020 National Budget Doesn’T Offer Much Relief To Ordinary Citizens
(2019-10-01)On Friday, 27th September 2019, Finance Minister, Dr. Bwalya Ng’andu presented the 2020 National Budget under the theme “Focusing National Priorities towards Stimulating the Domestic Economy”. As in the Presidential address, ... -
Reinstate Mineral Revenue Sharing Mechanism
(2019-10-11)The Strengthened Accountability Programme (SAP) II implementing partners would like to urge the government to reinstate the Mineral Revenue Sharing Mechanisms in form a Local Authority Development Fund. This is for the ... -
A Call for Responsible Leadership on Bill 10
(2020-02-04)THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) noted with concern that the media is awash with disparaging and divisive statements emanating from various quarters of society on the proposed constitutional amendment, ... -
JCTR Press Statement Calling For Extensive Mass Screening And Testing in The Communities
(2020-04-23)The impacts of COVID-19 on the public health system and country is scary and must be stopped. JCTR commended Government on its actions to help stop the spread through screening and testing Kafue, Emmazdale and Chaisa ... -
Sustaining The Zambian Economy Amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic
(2020-04-24)For a developing nation like Zambia, the impacts of the pandemic are a setback on progress that has been made towards eradicating poverty, enhancing equality and development for the populace. The JCTR notes that reaffirmations ... -
JCTR Statement on Government’s Decision to Re-Open Schools
(2020-05-27)Government’s decision to re-open schools for examination classes on 1st June is commendable. However, The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) asks Government to go an extra mile to ensure safety of children and ... -
Message for Youth Day: A Call to Accelerate Youth Development Through Improved Socio-Economic and Socio-Cultural Standards
(2023-03-12)Zambia celebrates Youth Day (2023) under the theme ‘Transforming Minds for Accelerated Youth Development’. With a little over a year of UPND’s government being in office, this year’s celebrations come at a time when the ... -
Comments on the Medium-term Budget Plan 2024-2026 (Green Paper) for Submission to the Planning and Budgeting Committee
(2023-07-25)This window of consultation on this critical document sits within the interest of CSPR and JCTR in view of our mandate. The two organizations have over the years been working together to monitor the macroeconomic fundamentals, ...
