Africa University, Berghof Foundation Launch New Mediation Network in Zimbabwe
Africa University’s Institute of Peace Leadership and Governance (IPLG) successfully hosted a high-level symposium on September 20, which marked the official launch of a new innovative mediation programme, the Insider Mediators Network in Zimbabwe, with the support of the Berghof Foundation and the European Union....
Only a truly independent commission can lead credible truth-telling process on Gukurahundi
ZimRights has called for an independent commission to lead truth-telling on Gukurahundi. Speaking in a live interview with Newzroom Africa, ZimRights National Director Dzikamai Bere said traditional leaders, due to their clearly pronounced political allegiance cannot lead a credible truth-telling process on the Gukurahundi atrocities....
Budding Democracy or Judicialisation: Lessons from Africa’s Emerging Electoral Jurisprudence
Due to the developments we are seeing on the electoral field in Africa, I am prompted to share my earlier contribution on elections in the book, “Budding Democracy or Judicialisation: Lessons from Africa’s Emerging Electoral Jurisprudence.” The book was published by the Africa Judges And...
Leadership with Compassion: Mandela Washington Fellows on the Frontline of Fighting COVID-19 in Zimbabwe
Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe in March 2020, the government of Zimbabwe decreed a national lockdown at a time when the Zimbabwean economy was already in the doldrums and the health sector was broken. The consequences were far reaching for the...
African Union and Transitional Justice: Healing the Past and Restoring Human Dignity
When I shared my 2021 reading report, I made a commitment that I will not only be reading books, but I will be writing them. It looks I am on course to meet my target of at least one book contribution, every year, for the...
Talking Human Rights, Civic Leadership and the State of the Nation with Trevor Ncube
It’s here. The latest episode of In Conversation with Trevor premiered this morning. Thanks to my brother Trevor Ncube for allowing me the privilege to be on this important show. Heart and Soul Broadcasting Services team did a great job here, as always. Thanks Unique...
Civic Leadership and Activism in the Age of Rising Authoritarianism: We are all activists!
On 25 March 2025, Heart and Soul Television (HSTV) published an interview that I had with Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) Chairperson Trevor Ncube on his popular weekly show ‘In Conversation with Trevor.’ Thanking me for coming being on the show on X, Trevor described the...
Celebrating Africa Day, Defending the Rights of the African People: A Continuing Struggle for Human Dignity!
On Saturday, May 25 May 2024, Africans all over the world commemorated Africa Day. This year’s Africa Day comes on the 61st anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was formed for the pursuit of the liberation of Africa from...
Zimbabwe Constitution at 11 – The Constitution and the Sovereignty of the People.
In today’s edition of #consitutionat11, the CiZC Communications Specialist, Tapiwa Zivira interviews Dzikamai Bere, National Director at the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association. During the interview, Bere highlighted the importance of the expanded Bill of Rights for their organization, as it includes all generations of human...
Your Struggles Are Not Invisible
I am grateful to the Presidential Precinct for recognizing the work that I do through the Young Leaders Award. In my acceptable speech, I reflect on the important work of training leaders done by the Precinct as well as the concept of leading through inspiration....