Parliament has passed the Access to Information (ATI) Bill, a significant step towards transparency and accountability.
The bill, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Hakainde Hichilema, awaits his assent to become law.
Information and Media Minister and Chief Government Spokesperson Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa, MP emphasised Government’s commitment to public access to information.
Government aims to ensure public resources benefit citizens by compelling officers to share information widely.