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Does the UPND have 2026 in the Bag?
A Brief Analysis of the United Party for National Development (UPND) Performance since August 2021 1.0 Introduction The United Party for National Development (UPND), led by Hakainde Hichilema, assumed office in Zambia on August 24, 2021, following a decisive electoral victory that ended the nearly ten-year reign of the Patriotic Front (PF). This transition was […]
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Navigating Slow Progress: The Government of Zimbabwe’s Performance in 2024
Zimbabwe’s government, led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, faced numerous challenges in 2024, particularly in navigating economic development, and social progress amidst different struggles, including the El Niño-induced drought. As 2025 starts it is crucial to evaluate the government’s performance in 2024 and its implications for the future. This article reviews Zimbabwe’s government performance in 2024, focusing […]
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What If Re-broadcasts on HSTV
We are excited to share that our What if Series is being rebroadcast on the much-loved Heart and Soul TV (HSTV). The episodes are being rebroadcast every Tuesday at 2pm. The What if series is a collection of development focused conversations that seek to reimagine being and life conditions of African citizens. The show curates […]
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SIVIO Team Retreat -February 2025
The SIVIO team had a strategy retreat from the 2nd to the 6th of February 2025. The retreat was hosted at in Inyanga at Thorntree Lodge. The objective of the retreat was to take time to consider a systems approach in the way we work. As an organisation we have been in existence since 2018. Our approach is […]
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South Africa Citizens Watch – Assessment of Actions Implemented by the GNU since July 2024
On the 29th of May 2024, South Africa held its 7th National and Provincial elections, and for the first time, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) could not secure a majority, which would give it an automatic mandate to form government. The elections led to the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU). The […]
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The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) 100 Days in Office: Tracking Government Actions/Inactions Against Electoral Promises in Botswana
The Umbrella for Democratic Change-led government celebrated 100 days in office on 12 February 2025. In the run-up to this anniversary, the Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolatlhe presented the country’s 2025/2026 budget proposals[1], which is also the first budget proposal by the new government. In this regard, this is a key policy […]
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The Big Bet for 2025: Revitalizing Accountability in African Democracies
As we step into 2025, there is a palpable sense of anticipation for a brighter future across various facets of our lives, including the state of our democracies. The past year has been a mixed bag for African nations, with several countries undergoing elections that yielded new political dispensations including new administrations led by former […]
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Latest Developments on Land Tenure Reforms in Zimbabwe
Tendai Murisa, 9 October, 2024 Yesterday (8 October 2024), the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) announced a major shift on land tenure in fast-track farms. According to the announcement, GoZ intends to issue a bankable form of title to land where the owners of the land can borrow against the land and sell the land or […]
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From Promise to Despair: The Individual Impact of the Collapse of Healthcare Systems in Zimbabwe
The collapse of Zimbabwe’s healthcare system has left a trail of devastation in its wake. Once a beacon of hope and a model for other African countries, the healthcare system has deteriorated alarmingly. Hospitals lack basic medical supplies, equipment, and staff, leaving patients to suffer and die from treatable conditions. The personal toll of this […]
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AfricaGiving Impact Stories: Enlight Abilities
Story by Miyoba Hamuhuma (CEO Enlight Abilities) and Nontsikelelo Nzula (AfricaGiving) In the first half of 2024, The AfricaGiving Team hosted the $100 for 100 fundraising campaign that ran from February to May. The campaign aimed to harness donations from 100 people each donating US$100 or more. The campaign had multiple beneficiaries. One of these is an […]