Agriculture & Food Security
April 12, 2025
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Turning Challenges into Opportunities: SADC’s Bold Strategies

Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe The Southern African Development Community (SADC), spanning fifteen member states and encompassing a multitude of cultures, languages, and economies, stands as a pillar of regional cooperation on the continent. Over the years, SADC countries have steadily forged stronger bonds in pursuit of sustainable development, economic integration, and collective prosperity. In […]

Civic Participation, Governance, Human Rights, Zimbabwe
April 11, 2025
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Regulation or Repression? The Divisive Impact of Zimbabwe’s PVO Amendment Bill

Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In a decisive move that has stirred considerable debate among civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and legal experts, President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law the PVO Amendment Bill. The legislation which aims to update the legal framework governing private voluntary organizations (PVOs) has been touted by government officials as essential […]

Governance, Zimbabwe
December 11, 2024
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Strengthening Traditional Leadership for Sustainable Development in Rural Zimbabwe

Clive Tatenda Makumbe In Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe, traditional leaders such as chiefs and village heads are pillars of local governance, especially in rural areas. Their roles extend beyond cultural preservation to include conflict resolution, land allocation, and spearheading development projects. With expanding responsibilities under the Devolution Agenda, they are expected to work closely with rural […]

Governance, Investigations, Zimbabwe
August 01, 2024
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Delay in Mkoba 21 stands allocation, opens can of worms

Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe An investigation into the Mkoba 21 housing scheme has opened a can of worms on a series of scandals which include the illegal sale of land, gross negligence and incompetence. This comes after residents approached the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Owen Ncube regarding the delay over […]

Governance, Humanitarian
September 09, 2021
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Peace activism breathes life to Tinshel community

Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Many residents in Gweru’s high-density suburbs unwittingly settled on wetlands, unaware of the looming consequences of building on ecologically sensitive land. The continuous development of these wetlands contributes to water and sanitation problems, including frequent shortages and dysfunctional sewer drainage systems, which compound the daily hardships for many residents. Wetlands […]