Is Economic Liberalization Under Political Authoritarianism Sustainable for...
Can Zimbabwe “go the China route?” Is “authoritarian capitalism” a viable development model for Zimbabwe? The Zimbabwe Democracy Institute argues that the answer is no, because Zimbabwe’s leaders lack...
View ArticleItai Dzamara: missing since Monday 9 March 2015
Every Monday, Amnesty International is campaigning for information on the whereabouts of Zimbabwean activist Itai Dzamara, who was abducted on Monday 9 March 2015, and has not been heard from since. We...
View ArticleCan Mujuru inspire positive change in Zimbabwe?
Simukai Tinhu suggests “The opposition in Zimbabwe is at its weakest point for a decade. Though Mujuru brings with her a welcome dose of excitement, she is yet to demonstrate her ability to build a...
View ArticleGALZ wins Felipa Award, second time in 10 years
Here is a press release from Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ). Many congratulations to them for their tireless lobbying for gay and lesbian equality in Zimbabwe. GALZ was awarded the prestigious...
View ArticleUndue ‘Political Privilege’ renders hundreds homeless
From the Zimbabwe Peace Project‘s latest report: The month of August saw hundreds of citizens prejudiced of land they have called home for years. Some were victims of the latest wave of farm invasions,...
View ArticleHeal Zimbabwe condemns eviction of villagers from Chomfuli Farm in Gutu
A press statement from Heal Zimbabwe: Heal Zimbabwe condemns the move by Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister, Shuvai Mahofa to order soldiers to evict 22 villagers settled at Chomfuli Farm near...
View ArticleWhere is Itai Dzamara
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View ArticleGrants of US$25,000 to NGOs Working for the Development of Conservation, Food...
Deadline: 1 January 2016 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is currently accepting concept notes for its first round of 2016 Grants. Non-profit organizations in the developing countries that...
View ArticleRanan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards
Deadline: 31 December 2015 Editorial cartoonists from around the world can enter this contest. The United Nations is accepting entries for its Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards. Submissions should...
View ArticleInvitations for Nominations of the TaLI Children’s Human Rights Awards (TCHRAs)
Deadline: 23 October 2015 Tag a Life International (TaLI)is a girl’s rights organisation, working towards creating a safe place for the girl child through an inclusive approach which reaches to boys,...
View ArticleWhat do you think is going on here?
A Kubatana member recently wrote to us saying, “a friend shared this photo and it left me highly disturbed and I can’t seem to keep quiet about it. I didn’t know who else to share it with and thought...
View ArticleCall for Articles: Zimbabwe WASH Connector Newsletter
Deadline: 19 October 2015 The National Action Committee for WASH, through its Secretariat, the National Coordination Unit (NCU) is calling for newsletter articles for the “Zimbabwe WASH Connector”, the...
View ArticleHarvard Offers Media Innovation Fellowship
Deadline: 1 December 2015 Journalists worldwide working for news organizations in a business, technology or leadership capacity can apply for a fellowship at Harvard University in Cambridge,...
View ArticleWorld Bank and SVRI announce new grants of up to US $150,000
Deadline: 9 December 2015 The World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) have jointly announced a new funding opportunity aimed at preventing gender-based violence in low and...
View ArticleBorrowdale Wetland Survey
Download survey (61KB Word doc) If you are residents in the following Harare wards: 7 – Avondale, 8 - Highlands, 17 - Mt Pleasant, 18 – Borrowdale, please complete the attached Wetland Survey...
View ArticleZanu PF Succession: Will Grace Mugabe Be Queen?
Download full document (11MB PDF) Introduction The orderly transfer of power from one political leader to another is a litmus test for the stability and legitimacy of a political system and the success...
View ArticleWill Grace Mugabe be queen?
Remarking that “the enormous powers vested in the presidency have transformed the Zimbabwean president into a totalitarian imperial monarch exercising feudal powers,” the Zimbabwe Democracy Institute...
View ArticleMass Public Opinion Institute Public Seminar
Topic: Climate Change, the Upcoming Paris Conference and the Role of the National Leadership Venue: New Ambassador Hotel, Harare Date: Thursday, 29 October 2015 Time: 1730 to 2000 hours Speakers Dr....
View ArticleRothamsted International Fellowship Scheme
Deadline: 09:00 UK time (GMT) 14 December 2015 The Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme (RIFS) supports scientists from developing countries to train at Rothamsted Research for 6-12 months on a...
View ArticleThe Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards
Deadline: 18 November 2015 These awards are one significant way we want to inspire action—that is why the search is on for young innovators aged 35 or under that have already begun to address the...
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