THE LIMITS AND EXTENTS OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
When people can speak out and speak for themselves, they are able to contribute directly to democracy. Therefore, all voices must be heard. When we think of freedom of expression, we should remember ...
2 Dec 20223min
How to Combat Harmful Online Content
While platforms work to ensure that there are no cases of harmful content being posted, users also have a role to play in ensuring that platforms are safe for all. Users need to make sure that they fu...
23 Nov 20223min
NAVIGATING DIGITAL SAFETY AND LITERACY DURING COVID 19
During the COVID 19 lockdowns, many people flocked online. Education, health, financial and entertainment services were offered online. In this episode, learn about how digital literacy works hand in...
22 Nov 20223min
Understanding the Safe City Project in Zambia
The security and safety of citizens is a direct preserve of the government. It is the government’s duty to its’ citizens to ensure that they are safe at all times. Therefore, this can be done through ...
7 Sep 20223min
Is It Ever Necessary to Shut Down the Internet?
According to Amnesty International, an internet shutdown occurs when an institution, usually the government restricts access to the internet for a specific region or population. This can be done to st...
6 Sep 20223min
Why is Transparency and Accountability Important?
In Africa, and particularly in Zambia, corruption has been a plague that many governments have faced. Learn more on why it is important toprovide checks and balances to government. This is Open Space ...
6 Sep 20223min
Human Rights Offline are Human Rights Online
The rise of digital technologies has led to the new ways of enhancing and fighting for human rights. Did you know that the rights that you enjoy in the physical space are the same offline? Find out mo...
6 Sep 20223min
The Watchdog Role of Journalists
The role of the media is to inform and educate the public whilst providing a watchdog role for the government. This mostly involves investigative journalism. Find out more here. This is Open Space Zam...
6 Sep 20223min
