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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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South Africa Focus – Tracking the gap between policy and reality – African Citizens Watch
A closer look at the Government of National Unity in South Africa. Can they navigate internal tensions to deliver on commitments made to citizens? Listen to the podcast:
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Unpacking African Citizens Watch and the importance of accountability by governments
Tracking Promises, Empowering Citizens: The African Citizens Watch Podcast Democracy isn’t a one-time event—it’s a journey. African Citizens Watch is committed to walking that path alongside everyday citizens, tracking the promises made by governments during elections across Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. In this podcast series, we pull back the curtain. You will
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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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HOT FM Radio – Zambia Citizens Watch
Our Programs manager, Eddah Jowah, and our country researcher, Mataa Mulife, are live discussing the Zambia Citizens Watch platform, an independent tool monitoring how the government delivers on their promises. Want to know how promises are tracked, who’s delivering, and where change is happening? This is your chance to hear directly from the team driving
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MSMEs are Africa’s Backbone — Let’s Strengthen Their Foundation!
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 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
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$25 for 25 May Campaign: Final Update
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 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
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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
