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South Africa Citizens Watch Featured on Newzroom Afrika
Yolokazi Mfuto, our Country Researcher for South Africa, appeared on ‘Newzroom Afrika’ to discuss her recent report, “South Africa Citizens Watch- Assessment of Actions Implemented by the GNU since July 2024“. The report sheds light on the Government of South Africa’s progress in delivering on the promises outlined in the maiden speech of the Government…
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Africa’s Gen Z: Democracy’s Last Line of Defense
Originally posted on Kettering Foundation’s #FromManyWe blog: https://kettering.org/africas-gen-z-democracys-last-line-of-defense/ The African continent has 400 million youths aged 15–35 years, and they are playing a major role in determining the pulse of democracy. Young people are the largest voting cohort in Africa. In South Africa, they constitute 42% of registered voters and are 62% of the voting population in Ghana. They…
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Open Access Book: African Philanthropy
African Philanthropy Philanthropic Responses to Covid-19 and Development Goals in Africa This book, initially published in March 2023, is now accessible as an Open Access. The book offers a fresh and compelling exploration of African philanthropy and development. It provides a critical analysis of philanthropic responses in both crisis and non-crisis situations, emphasizing how collaborations…
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Twitter Space – Citizens perceptions & expectations of government
On Friday, March 7th, Eddah Jowah, the Programs Manager at SIVIO Institute, had the opportunity to join Nonhlanhla on the CITE Twitter Space for an engaging discussion centered around the findings of the 2024 Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations (CPE) Report. This report serves as a critical resource for understanding public sentiment and expectations, providing valuable…
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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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2024: The year democracy was tested in Africa
Originally posted on Mail & Guardian: https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-12-24-2024-the-year-democracy-was-tested-in-africa/ At the beginning of the year, Africa was scheduled to have presidential or general elections in 19 (35%) countries. A total of 180 million eligible voters were expected to make their mark. This was a test for democracy and institutional capacity to successfully provide oversight and ensure smooth transitions, given…
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What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 5
In this episode, we discuss the supposed ephemeral nature of community-based foundations practising philanthropy in African Philanthropy. In this conversation, Tendai and Nontsikelelo interrogate the lack of systems, structure, and sustainability of African organisations. Although agile and responsive, Tendai posits that such African philanthropy organisations have not set themselves up for permanence because in their…
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What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 4
In this episode, we discuss the future of African Philanthropy as well as its vast potential to contribute towards the development of the continent. The conversation highlights emerging opportunities for giving from a growing African middle class, an engaged and connected youthful population and the growing impact of African multinational corporations with larger capacities to…
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What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 3
In this episode, Murisa and Nontsikelelo Nzula examine the cultural factors influencing philanthropic practices in Africa, contrasting community-driven initiatives with global giving. They discuss the roles of High-Net-Worth Individuals and corporate philanthropy in the African context, emphasizing the necessity for African philanthropy to transcend external frameworks. The discussion advocates for developing a strong ecosystem comprising…
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What If – African Philanthropy Series – Part 2
In this episode, we undertake a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted nature of African philanthropy. Our discussion delves into its historical roots and traces the evolution of philanthropic practices through various eras. We examine the impact of urbanization, noting how it can dilute the communal bonds that traditionally underpin philanthropy. Additionally, we consider the role…
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