SWEDISH Ambassador to Zambia Johan Hallenborg has noted that women continue to be underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles in Zambia. On the other hand, First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Malungo Chisangano says Zambia has made notable progress in promoting gender equality. Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Grapheal Musamba observes that historically, the Zambia Police Service was largely male-dominated, which has resulted in wide gender disparities across all operational levels. Speaking at the Zambia Policewomen’s Network Conference, Monday, Hallenborg noted that currently, only 19 percent of senior positions in the Zambia Police Service were held by women. “I would like to commend the Zambia Police Service for its commitment to advancing gender equality through key initiatives such as...

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