SIVIO Institute

  • The Red Hot Breakfast: Zambia Citizens Watch

    The Red Hot Breakfast: Zambia Citizens Watch


    Luchembe M.K. Chilufya, Executive Director of Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia, AAAZ, joins the panel on The Red Hot Breakfast radio show to talk about the Zambia Citizens Watch platform. The team at AAAZ supports the SIVIO Institute team in keeping the Zambia tracker updated and relevant. The team tracks the Government of Zambia against…

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  • MSMEs are Africa’s Backbone — Let’s Strengthen Their Foundation!

    MSMEs are Africa’s Backbone — Let’s Strengthen Their Foundation!

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    From corner market stalls to digital startups, MSMEs power the African economy, creating jobs, sustaining communities, and driving innovation. Yet, too many face financial barriers that limit their potential. This Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Day, let’s go beyond celebration. Let’s push for real financial inclusion. The Impact of MSMEs Did you know that Micro,…

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  •  East African Philanthropy Network Conference

     East African Philanthropy Network Conference

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    Our Executive Director, Dr. Tendai Murisa, participated in the recently concluded East African Philanthropy Network Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, alongside other philanthropy leaders and professionals from across Africa. The gathering brought together over 500 distinguished professionals from across Africa, all dedicated to advancing the philanthropic landscape. The theme for the conference was “Agile Philanthropy: Adapting…

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  • $25 for 25 May Campaign: Final Update

    $25 for 25 May Campaign: Final Update

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    Dear AfricaGiving community, As we end the $25 for 25 May campaign, we want to express our deep gratitude to everyone who contributed. Our goal was to raise $10,000 to support African non-profits, and thanks to your generosity, we reached $3,437, which is 34.4% of our target. While we didn’t hit our full goal, what…

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  • Mapping the Landscape of Philanthropy: Our Contribution to the Global Philanthropy Environment Index

    Mapping the Landscape of Philanthropy: Our Contribution to the Global Philanthropy Environment Index

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    Our team is privileged to have played a role in shaping the latest Global Philanthropy Environment Index, a comprehensive analysis of the state of philanthropy across the world. This important index provides insights into the policies, regulations, and trends that define how philanthropic efforts can thrive or struggle within different regions. We are especially honoured…

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  • Botswana Citizens Watch featured on Botswana Television

    Botswana Citizens Watch featured on Botswana Television


    Our Botswana Country researcher, Mokaloba Mokaloba, was featured on Botswana Television to discuss Botswana Citizens Watch, which is part of the African Citizens Watch initiative, and how it is tracking the 176 promises made by the Government of Botswana – across economy, governance, corruption, climate change and social services. Watch the full interview here: https://www.facebook.com/61556111050014/videos/1324199792004789…

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  • AfricaGiving shines on ZTN Prime Tv

    AfricaGiving shines on ZTN Prime Tv

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    Our AfricaGiving Coordinator, Nontsikelelo Nzula, featured on ZTN PRIME TV News on Monday, 26th May, where she highlighted how the AfricaGiving platform is redefining philanthropy and empowering nonprofit organisations across the African continent. Nzula highlighted AfricaGiving’s role in connecting donors to 135 verified nonprofits in 17 countries, all carefully vetted to ensure transparency and impact. She…

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  • What If… We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 4

    What If… We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 4

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    Explore how NGOs are redefining themselves beyond the traditional model-shifting back to authentic, membership-based associations and unions led by member interests. Learn about community-embedded organisations, innovative revenue strategies for sustainability, and hybrid models that blend community leadership with social enterprise. Gain concise, practical insights for building resilient, future-ready organisations.

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  • What If… We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 3

    What If… We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 3

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    In this episode, we examine the future of NGOs amid a rapidly changing global landscape. As traditional aid models face disruption, marked by reduced foreign funding and shifting donor priorities, NGOs must adapt to survive. We discuss how aid, once driven by donor interests and conditionalities, is being reimagined around mutual benefit and local agency,…

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