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Finding their feet: South Africa’s Government of National Unity First Anniversary Report
The 2025 Barometer Report presents a rigorous assessment of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) during its first year in office (July 2024–July 2025). Drawing on data from the South Africa Citizens Watch Platform, it tracks progress on 121 key commitments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his Opening of Parliament Address and the…
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Stories of Change: $25 for 25 May Campaign
To some, $25 might seem like a modest sum—barely enough for a dinner out or a few groceries. But for grassroots organisations across Africa, it can be the spark that ignites real, lasting change. During the $25 for 25 May campaign, dozens of local initiatives received donations that helped them take bold steps forward. These…
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A Story of Change: The Girls Table’s Model for Meaningful Stewardship
The Girls Table continues to demonstrate how thoughtful, community-rooted initiatives can deliver meaningful impact with modest resources. With just $1,108 raised, the organisation was able to carry out a series of activities that directly benefited young women and girls in Tsholotsho and St. Peter’s, a peri-urban area of Bulawayo. Targeted gatherings were held to address…
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A Story of Change: From Cold Floors to a Little More Comfort
In northern Malawi, Livingstonia Community Secondary School, the girls’ hostel is a place of long, hard nights as girls place their bodies on thin mats laid on concrete floors. With no mattresses, students wake up in pain, their bodies aching and their minds weary before the school day even begins. Rise for Phoka, a community-driven…
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A Story of Change: Honzo’s Mobile Clinic Story
Chiedza Community Welfare Trust runs a mobile clinic in the remote Honzo community of Mutasa District. Health facilities lie more than 10 kilometres away and are hard to reach, especially for children, the elderly, and those living with disabilities. Even for those who manage to reach the clinics, consultation may be available, but medication is…
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A Story of Change: Dignity, Education, and a Safer Path Forward
In the western region of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, Tumaini La Maisha has been quietly transforming lives one packet of sanitary towels at a time. During the month of May, in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, donations of US$50 from the $25 for 25 May campaign were used to purchase 20 packets…
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Zambia Unpacked – Accountability in Action – African Citizens Watch
Four years in office; one more year to go: Has the government of Zambia done enough for a second term? Listen to the Podcast:
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Malawi Barometer Report 2025 | Launch
On the 22nd of August, we unveiled the Malawi Barometer Report 2025 in a dynamic virtual event that brought together citizens, researchers, policymakers, and partners to reflect on Malawi’s governance journey—just 21 days ahead of national elections. This report, New Faces, Same Challenges? is the result of five years of rigorous data collection via our…
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New Faces, Same Challenges? A Five-Year Performance Review of Government Action in Malawi (2020–2025)
The 2025 Malawi Barometer Report offers a rigorous, data-driven assessment of the Government of Malawi’s performance from 2020 to 2025. Informed by the African Citizens Watch platform, the report tracks 204 electoral promises made by the Malawi Congress Party across five key sectors—Economy, Governance, Corruption, Climate Change, and Social Services. Drawing on verified sources from…
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Botswana Spotlight – Tracking a new chapter – African Citizens Watch
Botswana has long been hailed as a model of democratic stability in Africa. Yet, since gaining independence in 1966, the country remained under the rule of a single dominant party—until the historic elections of October 2024. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) emerged victorious, ushering in a new era of governance. In this episode, we…
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