IN THE NEWS
Reflections from the APN Assembly
At the launch of ZimRights’ Shifting Power to the People Strategy in 2022, we decided to have a strategic priority (SP5) that focuses on sustainability. As leaders, we abdicate our primary responsibility if we do not deliberately think about the future of our organisations. Reflections...
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....
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...
IN DEPTH
What Leadership Got to Do With Civic Space
The Nexus Between Civic Leadership and Protection of Civic Space 1.0 Introduction On 27 February, I had the opportunity to facilitate a Civic Leadership Masterclass (CLM) under the theme, What Leadership Got to Do With It: The Nexus Between Civic Leadership and Protection of Civic...
The Liberation Struggle on Trial: Was Ian Smith Better?
Is this the land we died for? This is a line from Winky D and Shingai’s masterpiece Dzimba Dzemabwe off the album Eureka. In this track, and many others, Winky D contributes to the enduring conversation on the value of the liberation legacy in a...
Strong Teams for Sustainable Organisational and Personal Growth and Impact
1.0 Introduction Teamwork makes the dream work. John C. Maxwell Many years ago, when I was still on the periphery of leadership, each time I heard the term “teambuilding”, what came into my mind was that annual trip that you take as a team to...