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International Migration Review, 1986

The paper gives a historical account of the negative effects of poor interpreter-translator servi... more The paper gives a historical account of the negative effects of poor interpreter-translator service providers to the development of the justice system in countries of Africa generally and Zambia in particular. It recommends various practical solutions to the challenge of access to interpreter-translator service providers generally and legal interpreter-translator services in particular. These include definition of target group; mobilization of funding; building a network of experts to serve as advisors, consultants and resource persons; establishment of a statutory body to guide government on language policy generally, including translation-interpretation services (e.g. Translation and Interpretation Commission); organization of thematic seminars and workshops; media panel discussions; moving a private motion in parliament; curriculum review for consideration by Ministry of Education; and submission of a draft bill for consideration by parliament and/or Ministry of Justice. Alex Kasode: The Changing Role of the Court Interpreter… 22

The paper examines language and identity in general education in Zambia from the colonial period ... more The paper examines language and identity in general education in Zambia from the colonial period to the present (Achola 1990; Africa 1980; Carmody 1999; 2004; Coombe 1967-1968; Mwanakatwe 1968). It describes general education language policy, starting with the colonial racial divide between Europeans (using the English medium exclusively) and Africans (immersion in their respective African languages, i.e. Bemba, Lozi, Tonga, Nyanja at elementary school and lower primary school levels, followed by gradual transition into English from upper primary school level) (1890-1963) through to the universalized English-medium policy reversals of the postcolonial leadership of the First Republic (1964-1972). Specific mention is made of certain basic contradictions of the stillborn, socialist-communist inspired Education Reforms of the Second Republic (1973-1990). The Language Clause of the Mwanakatwe Constitution (1991), Mung’omba Constitution Draft (2010) and Silungwe Constitution Draft (2012) are also discussed.

The paper argues that the rule of law and multiculturalism pose a real challenge for good governa... more The paper argues that the rule of law and multiculturalism pose a real challenge for good governance in Africa (Kasonde, 2008; 2000). Using examples from Zambia and Zimbabwe, this paper
critically examines existing policy, legislation and practice pertaining to language. It identifies certain contradictions between law and discourse in various public arenas, including law enforcement, courts of law and law-making. The paper concludes by suggesting certain possible solutions, including targeted educational and media interventions, and reforms.

Journal of Public Policy in Africa 1/1 (2013)

International Migration Review 20/2 :299-312 (summer 1986)

African Research Review, Jan 1, 2009

International Migration Review, 1986

The paper gives a historical account of the negative effects of poor interpreter-translator servi... more The paper gives a historical account of the negative effects of poor interpreter-translator service providers to the development of the justice system in countries of Africa generally and Zambia in particular. It recommends various practical solutions to the challenge of access to interpreter-translator service providers generally and legal interpreter-translator services in particular. These include definition of target group; mobilization of funding; building a network of experts to serve as advisors, consultants and resource persons; establishment of a statutory body to guide government on language policy generally, including translation-interpretation services (e.g. Translation and Interpretation Commission); organization of thematic seminars and workshops; media panel discussions; moving a private motion in parliament; curriculum review for consideration by Ministry of Education; and submission of a draft bill for consideration by parliament and/or Ministry of Justice. Alex Kasode: The Changing Role of the Court Interpreter… 22

The paper examines language and identity in general education in Zambia from the colonial period ... more The paper examines language and identity in general education in Zambia from the colonial period to the present (Achola 1990; Africa 1980; Carmody 1999; 2004; Coombe 1967-1968; Mwanakatwe 1968). It describes general education language policy, starting with the colonial racial divide between Europeans (using the English medium exclusively) and Africans (immersion in their respective African languages, i.e. Bemba, Lozi, Tonga, Nyanja at elementary school and lower primary school levels, followed by gradual transition into English from upper primary school level) (1890-1963) through to the universalized English-medium policy reversals of the postcolonial leadership of the First Republic (1964-1972). Specific mention is made of certain basic contradictions of the stillborn, socialist-communist inspired Education Reforms of the Second Republic (1973-1990). The Language Clause of the Mwanakatwe Constitution (1991), Mung’omba Constitution Draft (2010) and Silungwe Constitution Draft (2012) are also discussed.

The paper argues that the rule of law and multiculturalism pose a real challenge for good governa... more The paper argues that the rule of law and multiculturalism pose a real challenge for good governance in Africa (Kasonde, 2008; 2000). Using examples from Zambia and Zimbabwe, this paper
critically examines existing policy, legislation and practice pertaining to language. It identifies certain contradictions between law and discourse in various public arenas, including law enforcement, courts of law and law-making. The paper concludes by suggesting certain possible solutions, including targeted educational and media interventions, and reforms.

Journal of Public Policy in Africa 1/1 (2013)

International Migration Review 20/2 :299-312 (summer 1986)

African Research Review, Jan 1, 2009

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