2025 NATIONAL BUDGET OVERALL AIMS TO GROW THE ECONOMY Do you think this is a good focus? #OpenParlyZED #2025BudgetInfo @ZambiaAsks @CTPDZambia @PAAGZ1 @CofZambia @mofnpzambia @S_Musokotwane

How did your Constituency perform in 2023? 🤔 According to the Auditor General's Report on CDF, Lusaka Central Constituency and Chawama Constituency did not implement any community projects for the year 2023. You can download the report here: acazambia.org/ag-reports/ #2023CDF

🚨 Corruption is blocking access to health care and education in Africa Whether it's in budgeting, procurement, or frontline service delivery, corruption in public services hits the poorest the hardest—especially women, girls, and marginalised communities. A new publication by @anticorruption dives into how this is happening across DRC, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe, based on corruption risk assessments by TI national chapters. 📚 Read more here: transparency.org/en/publicat…

Remember to register for this physical meet-up on Cyber Laws! Registration closes today. To attend the meeting, apply here: forms.gle/D9spueTpHsUNreeW7 #OpenSpaceZM @ParadigmHQ @ZambiaAsks @CofZambia @PAAGZ1 @SistahSistahFo1

Legislation should be transparent and citizens need to be involved in every step. #CyberLawsZambia

BETA test @OpenParlyZw Bill Tracker. Track and monitor the progress of bills through parliament. Stay informed about proposed legislation and their current status. billtracker.openparly.com/

WEATHER ALERT, MORE FLOODS EXPECTED.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. Asset declaration ensures leaders are working for the people, not themselves. Let’s build trust, accountability, and a better future together! 📢 Push for transparency today. Our Asset Declaration campaign is all about ensuring public funds work for the people, not for hidden private interests. Transparency leads to trust, let’s make it happen! #AssetDeclarationMatters #DeclareAndDeliver @HHichilema

A huge honour to be appointed as a Commissioner to the Jubilee Commission on the Debt and Development Crisis in the Global South. The Commission is chaired by Prof. @JosephEStiglitz and is convened by @Policy_Dialogue and the Pontifical Academy of the Social Sciences at the Vatican. Pope Francis will rely on the Commission’s work in using his moral authority to draw the world’s attention to the devastating debt crisis currently engulfing countries of the South. The Vatican has released a press statement announcing the Commission and its work here: pass.va/en/events/2025/tax_j…

Still celebrating Safer Internet Day/Month, a global call to action for a safer, more inclusive digital space. - Think Before You Click – Avoid falling for scams & misinformation. - Protect Your Privacy – Secure your personal data & passwords. #OpenSpaceZM #saferinternetday

BLOGGERS OF ZAMBIA CONCERNED BY PROPOSED CYBER BILLS Richard Mulonga says the cyber bills are intentionally vague & fall short of international standards - may impact freedom of expression because even online talk shows can be deemed criminal. #Zambia @richieboy125 @HOT877Zambia

We will be participating in this important discussion on how citizen's digital rights are affected by cyber laws🔥🔥 Join us as we exchange key insights with our partners. See you there! #OpenSpaceZM

Democracy is very important to us! Freedom of expression enables us to demand for our fundamental human rights, thank to @NEDemocracy for supporting our work! #OpenSpaceZM @richieboy125

Hey tech and democracy enthusiasts! Please complete our hackathon survey and help us reimagine digital and innovative solutions for a more just and participatory Africa. Fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: MAKE A DATE

This is not love—STOP it! It doesn’t matter the distance—accidents can happen anywhere. It doesn’t matter how unsettled your child gets in the car—safety comes first! Buckle up your little ones. Together, we can win this fight! #RTSA #ChildCarSafety #BeRoadSmartLifeisPrecious

CDF funds are meant to build roads, schools, and clinics, not secret riches for corrupt leaders. Transparency ensures every kwacha benefits the community. Let’s demand asset declaration now! 📢 Together, we fight corruption. #AssetDeclarationMatters #DeclareAndDeliver

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘅, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 Mastering Linux, Containers, and Kubernetes is no longer optional—it's a necessity for professionals seeking to stay ahead in the world of modern infrastructure and cloud computing. The Living Open Source Foundation (@livingopensourc - LOSF) is offering an intensive three-day professional training course designed to equip participants with fundamental skills in Linux system administration, containerization technologies, and Kubernetes orchestration. This exclusive, hands-on training will take place onsite in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 17–19, 2025. Led by Sander van Vugt, a globally recognized expert in Linux, automation, and Kubernetes, the program provides participants with unparalleled insights and practical expertise to advance their careers in IT. Why This Course is a Game-Changer 1. Master Industry-Critical Technologies • Linux: The backbone of modern IT, powering over 90% of cloud workloads and enterprise systems. • Containers: Revolutionizing software development, ensuring seamless deployment across environments. • Kubernetes: The industry-standard for container orchestration, essential for scalable and efficient cloud-native applications. 2. Accelerate Career Growth • Skills in Kubernetes, Linux, and containers are highly sought-after in IT, DevOps, Cloud Computing, and Software Engineering. • Mastery of these tools opens doors to roles such as DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, and Site Reliability Engineer, all of which offer competitive salaries. 3. Build Scalable, Resilient Applications • Gain expertise in developing applications that ensure high availability and performance in diverse environments. 4. Future-Proof Your Skillset • Stay ahead as cloud-native architectures and microservices become the standard in modern IT infrastructure. 5. Practical, Hands-On Learning • Engage in real-world exercises using cutting-edge technologies, preparing you for real-world challenges in DevOps and Cloud Computing. Course Overview Day 1: Linux Fundamentals • Introduction to Linux distributions and installation • Command-line basics and file management • Networking fundamentals Day 2: Linux Admin & Containerization • Software installation and system administration • Introduction to container technologies (Docker & Podman) • Running and managing containers Day 3: Kubernetes Fundamentals • Kubernetes architecture and core components • Deploying applications and managing pods • Providing persistent storage and configuring Kubernetes environments • Setting up an on-premise Kubernetes cluster (Hands-on lab) Enrollment Details • Course Fees: • Individuals: K5,000 (Early Bird - includes access to online training materials) • Regular Fee: K6,500 (after February 17, 2025) • Corporate Package (6 participants): K40,000 (includes online training materials) • Limited Slots: Only 20 participants will be accepted, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. • Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop capable of running a Linux virtual machine with at least2GB of RAM. Recommended virtualization platforms: KVM on Linux or VMware Workstation. How to Register For more details or to secure your spot, contact: 📞 260 963 542 263 | 260 211 224 948 Visit their offices at 2nd Floor, Plot No: 58, Goldman House, Part of Plot 2374, Great East Road Lusaka Zambia training@livingopensource.org livingopensource.org

In 2023, Zambia’s CPI score (Corruption Perceptions Index) increased for the first time in 10 years, from 33 in 2022 to 37 in 2023. The CPI measures countries’ perceptions of public sector corruption, assigning a score that ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Zambia’s CPI improvement in 2023 resulted from improvements in some of the individual data sources that were used to calculate the CPI, mainly concerning prosecution effectiveness, political corruption, and procurement corruption- in particular, the Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation Index, Global Insight Country Risk Ratings, and the Variety of Democracy Project. Other indexes, however, revealed no marked improvement, which led us at TI-Z to formulate some recommendations. Check our webpage on the CPI to get a better understanding of the CPI 2023 results: tizambia.org.zm/cpi/ Stay tuned for the launch of the 2024 CPI, on Tuesday 11th Feb, at 8 AM CAT.

PETAUKE VOTES TODAY As Peta-uke goes to the polls to elect their MP, LETS STOP THE SPREAD OF POLITICAL DISINFORMATION! It has the potential to erode public trust, mislead voters & undermine democracy. Listen to this podcast on how to stop the spread! creators.spotify.com/pod/sho…