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Post-Elections Conference on Consolidating South Africa’s Democratic Governance.
The Wits School of Governance recently held a post-elections conference in Johannesburg (27 – 28 March 2025), with an emphasis on the integration of democratic governance in South Africa. The event convened distinguished professors and experts from across the continent, facilitating in-depth discussions regarding the future of governance in the region. A key highlight of the…
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The state of promises fulfilment by the MCP regime four (4) years down the line
INTRODUCTION The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was elected to office on June 28, 2020. This was after the nullification of the 2019 presidential results based on electoral irregularities. MCP made more than 204 promises through its manifesto[1]. Where are we four (4) years down the line and with elections earmarked for September 2025? Promising is…
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Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations in Zimbabwe- The 2024 Assessment
Our fifth report on Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations from Zimbabwe has been published. It has been five years of inquiring from citizens to understand their expectations and desires from the people they put into office. Since starting this process, we have dealt with a government led by Emmerson Dambuzo Mnangagwa. His first term was one…
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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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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 African Citizens Watch team expands into the region
The SIVIO Institute team is in South Africa for the first-ever regional meeting of African Citizens Watch. This meeting is the first with our growing regional team that will be working to enhance the tracking of the African Citizens Watch platform. We will be tracking government performance in South Africa, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We…
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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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Freedom of choice in Rwanda’s presidential elections is an illusion
Opinion Piece originally posted in Mail & Guardian: https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-07-30-freedom-of-choice-in-rwandas-presidential-elections-is-an-illusion/ Freedom of choice in Rwanda’s presidential elections is an illusion By Nyasha Mcbride Mpani and Tendai Murisa Rwandese once again went to the polls to elect their president, who will lead them for the next five years. As expected by many political analysts, Paul Kagame won with an overwhelming…
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