https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/zambiaasks--6381233enNon-ProfitCopyright Alliance for Community Actionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9929e5b2be9f8fc24280a2d883e823d6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/zambiaasks--6381233Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:53:30 +0000Alliance for Community ActionAlliance for Community Actioninfo@acazambia.orgFor the right to accountability, focusing on growing routine and informed general public demand for accountability in the use of public money in Zambia.falsea8922c5b-640d-5855-9ca7-9af812cb77d0episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laws-and-elections-e2-how-the-new-electoral-system-shaped-zambia-s-elections-this-year--74732857
This conversation is part of our webinar series under the Legal Reforms Initiative. 

Presenters: Nchimunya Chiyonkoma and Lucky Kalunga
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74732857Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:53:10 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode of our podcast series, Laws and Elections, we hear from Ruth Kangwa, founder of Girls Gone Political and Africa Union Youth Ambassador for Peace in Southern Africa, and Simon Mwewa, President of the Legal Scholars’ Guild Zambia as they...
This conversation is part of our webinar series under the Legal Reforms Initiative. 

Presenters: Nchimunya Chiyonkoma and Lucky Kalunga
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>6272mmpr,politics,zambia,zambiadecides,zambiapoliticsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laws-and-elections-e1-electoral-law-reforms-and-the-2026-general-elections--74717598
This conversation is part of our webinar series under the Legal Reforms Initiative. 

Presenter: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74717598Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:08:53 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode of our podcast series, Laws and Elections, we hear from Josiah Kalala, Executive Director of Chapter One Foundation; Hon. Christopher Kang'ombe, former Member of Parliament for Kamfinsa Constituency and Demian Kashweka Bihinda, a law...
This conversation is part of our webinar series under the Legal Reforms Initiative. 

Presenter: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>6290aca,politics,zambiaelections,zambiapoliticsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmpr-mps-and-elected-mps-who-does-what--74254765
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74254765Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:10:13 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this explainer, we clear the misconceptions about the roles and functions of MPs under the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation system and the elected MPs under the First-Past-The-Post system.  This is part of our wider voter education...
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>73falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-the-role-of-the-mps-and-councilors--71015690
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71015690Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:46:26 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this explainer, we explain the constitutional roles and functions of MPs and Councilors in Zambia.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>41falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmpr-and-nominated-seats-by-president-who-is-nominated-by-the-president-and-who-is-not--74251651
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74251651Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:43:56 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this explainer, we clear the misconception between the nomination of candidates under the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation System and the 11 Nominated MPs in Zambia's Parliament.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign....
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>80falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-disputes-how-do-you-handle-election-results-disputes--74251652
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74251652Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:40:51 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this explainer, we explain what you need to do in case of an election results dispute. Say no to violence.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for...
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>60falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mmpr-party-list-who-can-be-on-the-party-list--74251653
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74251653Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:39:11 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this explainer, we explain who can be on the party list to be submitted to the Electoral Commission of Zambia after the elections.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c)...
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>80falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-party-list-the-proportional-representation-party-list-explained--74251515
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74251515Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:37:31 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this explainer, we explain what a party list is under the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation system.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for...
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 
]]>110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zambiavotes2026-from-votes-to-parliamentary-seats--73850922
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73850922Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:36:28 +0000Alliance for Community ActionThis audio explains how Presidential votes translate into proportional representation seats in this year's election.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for...
This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action ]]>84elections,mmpr,politics,zambia,zambiavotesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zambiavote2026-your-constituency-vote-explained--73850706

This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73850706Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:57 +0000Alliance for Community ActionThis audio explains how the Constituency vote and the Mixed-member Proportional Representation System will work in this year's election.  This is part of our wider voter education campaign. Narrator: Chanda Chongo Producer: Chanda Chongo Copyright...

This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 
]]>72elections,politics,zambiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-citizens-mps-wdcs-and-councillors-work-together--71015689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71015689Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:47:29 +0000Alliance for Community Action51falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-types-of-mps-the-mixed-member-proportional-representation--73844170

This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73844170Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:46:20 +0000Alliance for Community ActionThis audio explains the two types of MPs we'll have in Zambia after the 2026 elections. The elected MPs and the Proportional Representation MPs, due to the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation system.  This is part of our wider voter education...

This is part of our wider voter education campaign.

Narrator: Chanda Chongo
Producer: Chanda Chongo
Copyright (c) 2026 Alliance for Community Action 
]]>94falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-cso-dialogue-workshop-interview-with-yussuf-ayami-executive-director-for-family-development-initiatives--72273575


We had a chat with Yussuf Ayami, Executive Director for Family Development Initiatives, to hear his experience and key takeaways from the 5-day dialogue workshop. 



The second cohort of the CSO Dialogues brought together 30 CSOs represented by their Executive Directors to strengthen coordination, collaboration, and collective advocacy among civil society actors in Zambia, while reflecting on the state of civic space and developing a shared framework for engagement with state and non-state actors.


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72273575Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:09:50 +0000Alliance for Community ActionThis past May, the ACA hosted the 2nd Cohort of the CSO Dialogues in partnership with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) under the JCP Zambia. We had a chat with Yussuf Ayami, Executive Director for Family Development Initiatives, to hear his...


We had a chat with Yussuf Ayami, Executive Director for Family Development Initiatives, to hear his experience and key takeaways from the 5-day dialogue workshop. 



The second cohort of the CSO Dialogues brought together 30 CSOs represented by their Executive Directors to strengthen coordination, collaboration, and collective advocacy among civil society actors in Zambia, while reflecting on the state of civic space and developing a shared framework for engagement with state and non-state actors.


]]>262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-society-dialogue-2026-interview-with-josphat-njobvu-advocacy-for-child-justice-executive-director--72273469
We had a chat with Josphat Njobvu, Executive Director for Advocacy for Child Justice, to hear his experience and key takeaways from the 5-day dialogue workshop. 

The second cohort of the CSO Dialogues brought together 30 CSOs represented by their Executive Directors to strengthen coordination, collaboration, and collective advocacy among civil society actors in Zambia, while reflecting on the state of civic space and developing a shared framework for engagement with state and non-state actors.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72273469Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:39:58 +0000Alliance for Community ActionThis past May, the ACA hosted the 2nd Cohort of the CSO Dialogues in Lusaka in partnership with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) under the Joint Country Programme.  We had a chat with Josphat Njobvu, Executive Director for Advocacy for Child Justice,...
We had a chat with Josphat Njobvu, Executive Director for Advocacy for Child Justice, to hear his experience and key takeaways from the 5-day dialogue workshop. 

The second cohort of the CSO Dialogues brought together 30 CSOs represented by their Executive Directors to strengthen coordination, collaboration, and collective advocacy among civil society actors in Zambia, while reflecting on the state of civic space and developing a shared framework for engagement with state and non-state actors.]]>225democracy,norwegianchurchaid,zambiancivilsocietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-the-constitutional-role-of-your-mp--71015707 
#DemandAccountability #zambianlawreforms]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71015707Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:46:06 +0000Alliance for Community ActionWith elections fast approaching, do you know the role of the MP in your constituency? In this video, we explain one of the constitutional roles for MPs.    #DemandAccountability #zambianlawreforms 
#DemandAccountability #zambianlawreforms]]>48falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-you-know-that-you-can-request-information-on-cdf-projects--71015670
Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾
https://acazambia.org/downloads/ 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71015670Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:39:32 +0000Alliance for Community ActionDid you know that you can request information on CDF Projects using the Access to Information law in Zambia?  Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ 
Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾
https://acazambia.org/downloads/ 
]]>51falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-you-know-you-can-request-information-on-fisp-using-the-access-to-information-law--71013057
Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾
https://acazambia.org/downloads/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71013057Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:02:44 +0000Alliance for Community ActionDid you know you can request information on the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) in Zambia using the Access to Information Act of 2023?  Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ 
Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏾
https://acazambia.org/downloads/ ]]>54falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/request-information-from-the-zambia-police-service-using-the-access-to-information-law-in-zambia--70777797Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽

https://acazambia.org/downloads/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70777797Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:16:02 +0000Alliance for Community ActionDid you know that you can request information from the Zambia Police Service using the Access to Information Act of 2023?  Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽 https://acazambia.org/downloads/Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽

https://acazambia.org/downloads/]]>55accesstoinformation,civilsociety,demandaccountability,zambiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-you-know-that-you-can-request-information-from-the-electoral-commission-of-zambia-using-the-access-to-information-law--70773779
Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽
https://acazambia.org/downloads/ #TestTheATILaw #accesstoinformation #demandaccountability]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70773779Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:13:34 +0000Alliance for Community ActionDid you know that you can request information from the Electoral Commission of Zambia using the Access to Information Act of 2023? Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ #TestTheATILaw...
Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽
https://acazambia.org/downloads/ #TestTheATILaw #accesstoinformation #demandaccountability]]>55accountability,ecz,zambiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-you-know-you-can-request-information-on-cdf-using-the-access-to-information-law--70773668Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽
https://acazambia.org/downloads/

#TestTheATILaw #accesstoinformation #demandaccountability]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70773668Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:09:48 +0000Alliance for Community ActionDid you know that you have the right to request information on CDF in your Constituency using the Access to Information Law? Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽 https://acazambia.org/downloads/ #TestTheATILaw #accesstoinformation...Read and download the guidelines on our website here 👇🏽
https://acazambia.org/downloads/

#TestTheATILaw #accesstoinformation #demandaccountability]]>54accesstoinformation,publicserviceannouncement,voiceover,zambiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-access-to-information-english-audio-drama--62862162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862162Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:25:54 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre discusses the importance of Access to Information in Zambia and how it empowers citizens. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and...559accesstoinformation,freedomofexpressionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/access-to-information-and-corruption-english-audio-drama--62862163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862163Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:24:26 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at how Access to Information can help citizens fight corruption and financial mismanagement in Zambia.   The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask...589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-slow-democratic-legal-reform-in-zambia-english-audio-drama--62862164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862164Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:23:11 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the slow pace of repealing and replacing regressive laws (and other democracy-strengthening laws) and their impact on democracy and citizen rights in Zambia. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the...388falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-must-protect-the-media-in-zambia-english-audio-drama--62862165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862165Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:21:19 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at what role the Media plays in Zambia and why citizens must speak against attacks on the media. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project,...560falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selective-application-of-laws-english-audio-drama--62862166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862166Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:18:59 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at how the Public Order Act is selectively applied and infringes on citizen's freedom of association and assembly. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our...454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-office-of-the-auditor-general-english-audio-drama--62862169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862169Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:17:44 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the work of the Office of the Auditor General and its role in Zambia. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in...508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/citizens-and-cdf-english-audio-drama--62862167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862167Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:16:26 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at what the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is and the importance of involvement in its implementation. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask...537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-national-budget-english-audio-drama--62862168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862168Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:14:00 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Tusole Theatre looks at what the National Budget is and why citizens should pay attention to it. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in...527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ruling-government-and-their-manifesto-english-audio-drama--62862170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62862170Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:11:33 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the ruling government and its manifesto. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with Barefeet Theatre....459barefeet,drama,governement,politics,zambiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inequitable-distribution-of-resources-english-audio-drama--62861818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62861818Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:38:03 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the inequitable distribution of resources. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with Barefeet...529equality,public,resourcesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progressive-realization-of-human-rights-english-audio-drama--62573331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62573331Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:09:27 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the concept of the Progressive Realization of Human Rights and what it means for ordinary citizens. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask...391aca,accountability,humanrights,zambiafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-and-development-english-audio-drama--62570076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62570076Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:16:29 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the challenges and roles that women have in development. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with...490accountability,drama,radio,zambiafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youth-and-development-english-audio-drama--6256999908c4889c-50a8-4868-8986-92062aa2a222Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:58:01 +0000Alliance for Community ActionIn this episode, Barefeet Theatre looks at the roles and challenges of young people in development. The Audio Drama is produced and created by the Alliance for Community Action as part of our Digital Ask Project, and implemented in partnership with...588aca,accountability,zambiafalse1full