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Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, has assured that the government was open to public scrutiny in its dealings.
Speaking at a Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) Access to Information (ATI) seminar held at Kitwe’s Garden Court on Wednesday, Matambo encouraged citizens to utilise the ATI law.
“Previously, this ATI law was not attainable, but the New Dawn government is committed to the rule of law and public scrutiny,” Matambo stated.
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He stated that the ATI law was vital piece of legislation with significant potential benefits.
This seminar is the second in a series dedicated to increasing public awareness of the ATI law, following a similar event in Lusaka.
Hope Chanda, Executive Director at ZLDC, highlighted the importance of the ATI law in achieving developmental goals outlined in the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) and other developmental agendas.
Chanda stressed that the engagement was crucial for raising awareness about the ATI law and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders in legal reviews to foster a better society.
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