Young Women in SADC at the Frontlines of Drought-Induced Suffering
For many young women, marriage has become a last resort—a means to secure food and basic needs.
Mudenda Advocates for Stronger Oversight in Government Debt Management
Speaker of Parliament, Adv Jacob Mudenda says Public Accounts Committees (PACs) play a pivotal role in ensuring transparency and accountability on debt management in government operations. Addressing parliamentarians and stakeholders at the Southern African Development Community of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) capacity building workshop in Harare
CSOs Petition SADC Chair Over 2023 Elections
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC), representing a diverse network of 92 civil society institutions, has penned a letter to the Chairman of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), Angolan President Joao Lourenco. The letter addresses concerns about the recently concluded 2023 Harmonized elections in Zimbabwe,
Civic Society Organizations Advocate for SADC-Facilitated Dialogue
Local civic society organizations (CSOs) under the banner of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC), have called upon the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to play a pivotal role in addressing Zimbabwe's ongoing post-election legitimacy crisis. In an online discussion recently, the organizations underscored the urgent
Mliswa Cries Foul Over SADC Mission Snub
Outspoken independent Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has expressed disappointment after being overlooked by the SADC Electoral Advisory Council Pre-Election Assessment Mission recently in the country meeting various political actors. The council was assessing the electoral environment ahead of this year’s harmonized elections. However, Mliswa felt
Chamisa Finally Gets SADC Attention
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party leader, Nelson Chamisa, has finally met with the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)'s Electoral Advisory Council following several unsuccessful attempts to get the attention of the regional bloc since losing the disputed 2018 election. The delegation is currently in
Sanctions Claims A Scapegoat For Looting: Civic Society
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has accused the Government of continuously using sanctions imposed on selected individuals as a scapegoat to loot the country’s natural resources. Zimbabweans mostly Zanu PF supporters turned out Tuesday for the SADC declared anti-sanctions rallies against United States and European
CCC Reiterates Calls For Zim’s Return To Constitutionalism
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy national spokesperson Ostallos Siziba has reiterated his party’s call for a return to constitutionalism saying they will make use of their legislators in the national assembly to advance issues raised by citizens. Speaking to journalists in Harare Wednesday afternoon,
Dressing-Down Of Zim Patient In Limpopo, A Reminder Of Poor Leadership, Says Chamisa
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has expressed displeasure over the recent outburst by South African Limpopo MEC Dr. Phophi Ramathuba alleging that the patient’s exposure was a reminder of poor leadership. The CCC leader said the influx of Zimbabweans to the diaspora
Mliswa Calls For SADC Action On Escalating Robberies Cases
Independent Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has called on the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) organ on security chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to deal with armed robberies which have become a menace in the region. Mliswa’s remarks come in the wake of a deadly foiled cash