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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been working in Zimbabwe since 1980. It has witnessed firsthand the dramatic changes that took place in Zimbabwe from the very beginning and supported the work of civil society organisations in times of crisis. The work of the Foundation focuses on re-establishing the rule of law, liberal democracy and a free market economy, which have been virtually destroyed by the repressive regime currently in power. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Harare advocates the protection of the remaining democratic and constitutional liberties with the aim of expanding these once political change has taken place.
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Zimbabwe After Mugabe with David Coltart and Dumisani Muleya
On the second episode of Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast, we travel to Zimbabwe. About a year ago, the former president, Robert Mugabe, passed away at the age of 95. After 37 years in power, he was overthrown in a military coup only two years earlier, in 2017. Mugabe's successor Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke of reforms for the country in that he now affectionately refers to as a new dispensation and second republic.
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Covid-19: A Time for Introspection in Zimbabwe
As of today, my government imposes a 21-day lockdown without the necessary measures in place, at the very least of ensuring that we have water supply. We hear of deaths happening in people’s homes yet our government tells us that only one Zimbabwean has succumbed to the Coronavirus. We know it’s not true and we are worried for our dear lives.
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Photo Collage of COVID-19 Change and Challenges in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s economy is primarily informal. The southern African nation, with a score of 60,6 percent, has the world’s second largest informal economy after Bolivia (62,3 percent), according to the International Monetary Fund. This picture book provides an overview of the pandemic’s effects on Zimbabwe and its people through pictures.
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We ask, how can women better reach their goals in society, politics or at work? Bonifasia Mapunda is a politician and senior officer in the Secretariat of Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT_Wazalendo) amongst other roles in the party. In her #FemaleForward profile, she encourages young girls to not shy away from leading in politics. In this series we feature 15 female politicians who are participants of the Africa Liberal Network’s Women’s Empowerment Programme for 2021. The programme trains female politicians from ALN member parties to develop knowledge and skills in order to win candidate nominations and upcoming elections, or to be elected to internal party leadership positions. The programme also aims to dismantle barriers to women’s political participation and selection as candidates. #FemaleForward https://www.freiheit.org/sub-saharan-africa/focus/female-forward
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Girl child activist Barbara Kyagulanyi reads an excerpt from the 2020 Freedom Speech by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on this #DayOfTheGirl
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Do start-ups in your country have the potential to be sustainable strong institutions? What are some of the challenges facing start-ups in your country? Welcome to the seventh broadcast of Check Your Freedom, a new mini TV series that airs on Mindset Learn (Mindset is a 24/7 channels on DStv SA 319, DStv Africa, Open View HD, and Star Sat). Host Thando Xaba is joined by Clement Boadi, Sandiso Ncube and Sibongumusa Ncube to discuss start-ups and entrepreneurship in Africa. You too are also invited to take part in the programme discussions and by taking up the Check Your Freedom quiz to find out how liberal you are: www.checkyourfreedom.tv Check Your Freedom. Do the QUIZ!
