A typical day in the life of a girl in rural Zambia
By Gillies C Kasongo Children’s voices do not get heard in various national, regional and international media platforms and development programmes that aim at reducing child labo
Addressing gaps in the legal, policy framework for enhanced child protection in Zambia
By Belinda Pellser Mungu While Zambia’s legal framework and policies support effective protection of children from all forms of exploitation and abuse, there appears some ‘gaps
Why keeping power in check is a pipe dream in Southern Africa
By Vusumuzi Sifile One thing was very clear during the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2018: the unquestionable public appreciation of the role of the media in sp
PSAf publishes report on living conditions for prisoners and circumstantial children
Lusaka, 08 May 2018: Panos Institute Southern Africa has published a report that highlights the living conditions in correctional facilities across Zambia, and their effects on the
Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law in Southern Africa
Lusaka, 02 May 2018: As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), Panos Institute Southern Africa is calling for increased support for the media in Southern Africa to effectiv
As Zimbabwe prepares for elections, the media must lead from the front
By Vusumuzi Sifile As Zimbabwe readies for harmonised Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections in a few months’ time, the media in and outside the country needs
Need to increase the momentum to eliminate malaria
Lusaka, 27 April 2018: Following the commemoration of World Malaria Day on 25 April 2018 under the theme: Ready to Beat Malaria, Panos Institute Southern Africa is appealing to gov
Ending child marriage, addressing gender based sexual violence against girls
Johannesburg, 19 April 2018: Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) is implementing a behaviour change communication project aimed at preventing child marriage in South Africa. The
Towards achieving sustainable development goals in Zambia: The role of civil society organisations
By Belinda Pellser Following Zambia’s failure to meet the millennium development goals (MDGs), there is a growing realization of the need for other stakeholders such as civil soc
Facing the Elephant in the Room: Sexual harassment holding women down
By Lilian Saka Kiefer I recently attended a meeting on empowering women for leadership in politics and in public administration. The meeting provided a platform to reflect on vario