Zambian Governance Foundation

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from Zambia Governance Foundation! ✨🎄 This Christmas, we celebrate the spirit of giving, unity and shared purpose. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace and the warmth of community. Together, we can continue to build a brighter future for all. Merry Christmas!

It's a wrap for 2024!!! 🌟 In this week’s final edition of the Newsflash for the year, we take a look back at the stories that defined 2024. From inspiring community-led initiatives to transformative policy debates, this year was filled with resilience, innovation and progress. Join us as we highlight the pivotal moments of 2024 and celebrate the strides made toward a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive future. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dkf5kmhg

🔒 Cyber Security Bill Debate: Protection or Suppression? In this week’s edition of the Newsflash, we unpack the Cyber Security Bill No. 29 of 2024. As Zambia's digital economy expands, the Bill promises to protect critical infrastructure and tackle rising cyber threats. However, perspectives from the Internet Society Zambia Chapter and a Cyber Security expert shed light on its potential risks to freedom of expression and privacy. Does the Bill secure Zambia’s digital future, or could it suppress fundamental rights? Explore the debate and its implications: Read more https://lnkd.in/dfd3SUqu

Has the Boy Child Been Left Behind? 🤔 As we navigate the fight for gender equity, a critical question arises: Are efforts to uplift women and girls inadvertently sidelining the boy child? This week’s Newsflash dives into the debate, exploring perspectives, statistics, and the path to balanced advocacy. How can we ensure no child is left behind in the journey toward equality? 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMS3bADs #GenderEquity #EqualityForAll #LeaveNoChildBehind

Podcast alert!!!!! What if... we think differently? In this episode of the African Philanthropy series, Tendai Murisa and Nontsikelelo Nzula examine the distinctive cultural factors influencing philanthropic practices in Africa, contrasting community-driven initiatives with global giving. They discuss the roles of High-Net-Worth Individuals and corporate philanthropy in the African context, emphasizing the necessity for African philanthropy to transcend external frameworks. The discussion advocates for the development of a strong ecosystem comprising African thinkers and institutions capable of informing philanthropic efforts in accordance with the continent's specific needs. They underscore the importance of shifting away from externally imposed development models in favour of solutions that originate from within African communities. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/d9FY4krf #AfricanPhilanthropy SIVIO Institute Tendai Murisa African Philanthropy Network TILITONSE FOUNDATION West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) STAR-Ghana Foundation

🌱 December’s Debate: Will the Plant Breeders’ Rights Bill 🌾 Uproot Small-Scale Farmers? As we welcome the final month of 2024, A critical conversation unfolds around Zambia's Plant Breeders’ Rights Bill. While it aims to regulate plant variety use and strengthen intellectual property rights, concerns grow over its potential to undermine small-scale farmers, threaten agro-biodiversity, and increase reliance on costly commercial seeds. 📢 Dive into the discussion and explore how this Bill could reshape Zambia's agricultural future: Read more https://lnkd.in/dp2nwdvU #AgroBiodiversity #FarmersRights #FoodSecurity

Shaping the Future of Civil Society: The NGO Bill 2024 Debate🚨 This week’s #NewsFlash unpacks the controversial NGO Bill 2024, sparking debate across Zambia's civil society sector. While it aims to promote transparency, concerns about freedom, self-regulation and government oversight loom large. Is this Bill a path to progress or a threat to democracy? Dive into the discussion: https://lnkd.in/d8nit9AZ #CivilSociety #NGOBill2024 #Transparency

Kickstarting the Week with a Spotlight on Youth Advocacy! 🚨✨ This week’s News Flash highlights the incredible impact of youth-led advocacy in driving transformational development. Mark Davidson Simulengula, founder of Mark Charity Foundation, shares how young leaders are taking charge to address pressing societal challenges through advocacy, community development, and empowering the vulnerable. Discover how these efforts are creating a brighter, more inclusive future for Zambia. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d-MDM6zF #YouthAdvocacy #TransformationalDevelopment #CommunityImpact #NewsFlash #Zambia

We extend our heartfelt condolences to our friends and colleagues at Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection - JCTR May Fr. Alex Muyebe's soul rest in eternal peace.

Finally at the APN Assembly! We are pleased to be attending the 2024 APN Assembly in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe under the theme ‘Collective Freedom from Collective Struggle.’ What a beautiful time it is for us to learn from each other and work towards the common goal of promoting African philanthropy. African Philanthropy Network TILITONSE FOUNDATION #2024APNAssembly