On 31st July 2025, Chapter One Foundation held a half-day training for journalists on the Cyber Legislation and Human Rights Reporting. The training unpacked the legal implications of the Cyber Crimes Act No.4 of 2025 and the cyber Security Act No.3 of 2025 and their potential

Representation is necessary at all levels of government yet; Bill 7 excludes the use of the MMPR to increase representation in more decision-making positions in government. This prevents the creation of an electoral system to remedy the disproportionalities that result from the

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It is important that proportional representation is not provided for the appearance of inclusion. The inclusion of the MMPR system must be technically incorporated to practically facilitate increased representation of minorities in positions of decision-making.

On 9th August 2025, Chapter One Foundation in collaboration with the Legal Scholars' Guild of Zambia hosted a Public Forum on the Constitutional Amendment Process at the University of Zambia Main Campus. This  forum created a platform for youths, and students from different disciplines to

In providing reserved seats for 20 women, 12 youth and 3 PWDs, it caps the representation available to the minorities instead of the being set as the minimum limit. The numbers suggested for women, youth and PWDs account for less than 8%, 5% and 2% of the total membership of the

The Constitution is the supreme law, it must respect, protect and promote people’s rights. Any amendments that go against this must be rejected. Share in the comments the priorities you would like to see included in the Constitution. #TheConstitutionWeWant #ChapterOneFoundation

The government has not elaborated how the proportional representation system proposed in Bill 7 was arrived at or how it will interact with the other electoral systems encompassed in the Constitution of Zambia. The Bill does not provide for the integration of MMPR within the

An inclusive and transparent constitutional reform process ensures that the end product is reflective of the people it serves. Comment down below how you think citizens can be included and government can exercise transparency during this process. #TheConstitutionWeWant

A people-driven constitutional reform process is a symbol of good governance. Consensus building ensures that the will of the people is clear and affords the opportunity for this will to be reflected in the Constitution. Share in the comments what you would like to see the

Have you ever wondered about legislative reform? Chapter One Foundation will be demystifying legislative reform through a three part X Space Series. In this series, we tackle the steps taken in building legislation, understanding the role of parliament and equipping stakeholders

We call upon Electoral Commission of Zambia to immediately release the full delimitation report to the public. As a non-profit dedicated to constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law, we believe transparency is a constitutional imperative before delimitation is undertaken under

Under the Cyber Crimes Act, recording a private conversation without consent can cost you K80,000 or 2 years in prison. Although this is intended to protect personal privacy, section 10 makes the act of recording a conversation without prior notice an offence, even when the

Constitutional reform is not new to our history. However, the lessons of what worked and what did not must be carried into future attempts to amend the Constitution. What are some lessons (good or bad) that you hope the current government will consider for the future

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The Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025 threatens fundamental constitutional rights that form the foundation of our democracy. The Act’s wide search powers without proper safeguards, the broad surveillance powers and the unclear definitions and provisions threaten your right to

The Constitution belongs to all Zambians and should protect us all, regardless of social standing, sex, creed etc. An inclusive constitutional reforms process ensures that all the diverse people in Zambia are given the opportunity to participate and contribute to the