Social and Political Analysis
Harare, Zimbabwe
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In Africa which other countries have democratic elections and constitutionalism than South Africa ?🇿🇦
Why is South African democracy more visible than in other countries?
No one explains it better than @AbdulElSayed 👏👏👏
I've been in politics for a quarter century. It's hard to express how staggering it is to see a conversation like this on corporate US media. The Morning Joe panel gobsmacked by the directness of @AbdulElSayed's points.
(clip via @DropSiteNews)
Does this mean ANC and DA will have to walk along in coalition governments for the foreseeable future ?
Proud moment indeed 👏👏
From Kambuzuma to the bench in Texas. Michelle Netsai Butler, a Zimbabwean-American, was elected yesterday as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 6 in Denton County, unseating the Republican incumbent, Blanca Oliver, with 57% of the vote.
Born in Harare to Gideon Shambambeva and Victoria Njagu, she grew up in Kambuzuma Section 6 and attended Kurai and Darwendale Primary Schools before moving to the United States. She arrived with no status and became a citizen, built a career as a community organiser and worked on the presidential campaigns of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren.
After more than 20 years in Carrollton, where she raised two daughters, she will now sit as a judge in the same government building where she got her marriage licence and her first American passport.
Her story is a proud moment for Zimbabweans everywhere. A girl from Kambuzuma will now serve justice in Texas.
A CALL FOR MENTORSHIP: MY TRANSITION INTO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
I am seeking an experienced mentor, or a group of mentors, to guide me as I transition into social enterprise entrepreneurship.
For many years, I served in the labour movement as a trade union leader in the banking sector and at national level. This journey provided me with invaluable exposure to different industries, economic sectors, institutional leadership and the complexities of the business environment.
Throughout this journey, I interacted with many accomplished leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs. Some recognised my abilities and encouraged me to consider transitioning into either legal practice or entrepreneurship.
I have always envisioned venturing into entrepreneurship upon retiring from the labour movement. I now wish to begin translating that ambition into reality.
I believe I have accumulated a valuable set of transferable skills through my professional experience and the training opportunities afforded to me by the trade union movement. These include:
•High-stakes negotiation.
•Stakeholder management.
•Strategic communication.
•Understanding organisational structures and institutional governance.
•Exposure to different industries and economic sectors.
My academic background includes an undergraduate qualification in Business Administration and a master's qualification in Public Policy and Governance. I am currently studying law as well. These have further broadened my understanding of the local and global economic environment.
However, one thing I will certainly not leave behind as I transition from the labour movement is the ideology and values that have shaped my professional journey.
I am particularly interested in social entrepreneurship because I believe business can be an instrument for addressing societal challenges while remaining commercially viable.
The idea of establishing enterprises that provide goods and services in response to genuine societal needs, generate reasonable and sustainable surpluses, and distribute value equitably among different stakeholders resonates strongly with my worldview. This is the entrepreneurial space in which I see myself making a meaningful contribution.
I have several ideas around this concept and a strong desire to develop them into viable enterprises. However, I recognise that practical business development, enterprise structuring, financial management and the day-to-day running of businesses require experience beyond what academic qualifications and institutional leadership alone can provide.This is where I need mentorship.
I am looking to connect with experienced entrepreneurs, social enterprise practitioners, business executives and development professionals who may be willing to share their knowledge, experience and insights as I embark on this journey.
I bring leadership experience, a willingness to learn, an appreciation of different perspectives and a genuine commitment to making this transition successful.
I believe mentorship is an opportunity for knowledge exchange, personal growth and the development of meaningful professional relationships.
If you have experience in social entrepreneurship, enterprise development or sustainable business management and would be willing to mentor me, I would be grateful to connect.
You may reach me through a direct message on this platform, via WhatsApp on +263 774 552 816 or [email protected]
I look forward to learning, building meaningful relationships and, ultimately, creating enterprises that generate both economic and social value.
It is time to rest
The past ZCTU Conference was my last in the national labour movement. For the past two decades l were deployed to different roles and tasks on behalf of workers of Zimbabwe. Together with different comrades we focused on building an independent and autonomous labour movement. We did our part and won some and lost some battles. We also groomed a number of young trade unionists who also deserve a chance to showcase their leadership skills.
The Labour movement has greatly changed and the dynamics of our times are no longer what is obtaining. Current beliefs, values and motivations are now also different from how we were taught. It is time to observe from the sidelines and proffer advices whenever requested.
Although once a trade unionist l will always be a trade unionist, it is time to retire from mainstream national labour movement and pursue other interests.
I wish to thank all who believed and supported our cause and hope that a new breed of trade unionists will take up the challenge and fight for an independent and vibrant labour movement until the goal is realised. It is now not an easy task but one worthy pursuing for the young trade union cadres.
It is time to rest
The past ZCTU Conference was my last in the national labour movement. For the past two decades l were deployed to different roles and tasks on behalf of workers of Zimbabwe. Together with different comrades we focused on building an independent and autonomous labour movement. We did our part and won some and lost some battles. We also groomed a number of young trade unionists who also deserve a chance to showcase their leadership skills.
The Labour movement has greatly changed and the dynamics of our times are no longer what is obtaining. Current beliefs, values and motivations are now also different from how we were taught. It is time to observe from the sidelines and proffer advices whenever requested.
Although once a trade unionist l will always be a trade unionist, it is time to retire from mainstream national labour movement and pursue other interests.
I wish to thank all who believed and supported our cause and hope that a new breed of trade unionists will take up the challenge and fight for an independent and vibrant labour movement until the goal is realised. It is now not an easy task but one worthy pursuing for the young trade union cadres.
Rest in peace African brother killed by misguided brothers and sisters
This is the Ugandan Brother that was murdered by South African "March and March " so called "peaceful" protesters.
He is known locally by the name Nviri .
Eye witnesses say he had committed no crime or harmed any South Africans.
His last words were "why are you attacking me, what have i done" before he went unconscious and died from sever medieval type scourging.
May his soul rest in peace.
So he at times begs “foreigners” to employ his kin 😳
The only foreigner he knows is a black African
This is sad
South Africa will soon suffer because of this barbarism
Why should an African die in such a manner and authorities do nothing?
The word “foreigner” in South Africa invokes disgust, feeling of lowest of the scum of earth vermins! It invokes perception of people who must not should not have rights. Foreigners are viewed in the same line as baboons, animal of prey, lowest in the ecosystem, undesirable elements.
Foreigners are treated with disdain by some citizens and the behaviour is enabled and perpetrated by the police, the state and tribalist! The police just watch when a foreigner is beaten up to death and if they report assault or robbery, the police don’t take any action!!
A South African who kills 3 woman in cold blood attracts no public condemnation than a foreigner walking on Pixley kaSeme Road in Durban buying some groceries!!
This is inhumane, animal behaviour and must be condemned with contempt it deserves!!
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#China cracked the password for ending poverty
Chief are you really suing workers at your company for discussing about their salary arrears ?
If so what is the objective ?
And how will this reflect on your leadership and company ?
My friend James Manyika has been awarded the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal, Harvard's highest honour in African and African American studies.
On Thursday night at Sanders Theatre, Strive Masiyiwa, himself a 2024 medallist, presented it to him. One Zimbabwean honouring another.
James is Senior Vice President at Google-Alphabet, leading research in AI, computing and science. I remember him in my office in Harare over coffee, talking AI and autonomous vehicles.
It all began with a first-class engineering degree at the University of Zimbabwe, then Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
He now stands with Muhammad Ali, John Lewis, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Harry Belafonte and Wole Soyinka.
Zimbabwe has never been short of talent.
Congratulations, my friend. You make us proud.
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Two children, Princess Sabineti and Trinity Sabineti, were found walking along the road in Kadoma at around 5pm while trying to find transport to Norton, where their mother, known as Forgi, is said to live.
The children only had US$1 for transport and said they had already walked around 15km. Fortunately, a man who came across them stepped in to assist and took them to Kadoma Central Police Station for their safety.
One of the children goes to Tambiranashe Primary School in Norton, and her teacher’s name is Madam Hwari.
Anyone who recognises the children or knows their family is kindly asked to share this information to help reunite them with their mother and loved ones.
***Vana ava vanga vachigara naAmbuya naSekuru kuVenice after Kadoma then mbuya naSekuru vakarwa. Mbuya kwakubuda kuseni vana vakasara vari vega kwakufunga kuti regai tiende kumba kuna mai kuNorton saka vakaonekwa muRoad that is why vakazoendeswa kuPolice muKadoma.
@PoliceZimbabwe
This is a good read
Well argued and clearly articulated
Going beyond the colonial maps and exposing the hypocrisies and stereotypes that have burdened Africa for centuries
Why do some in power want people to suffer
Why should anyone not be allowed to assist whoever in a crisis situation that the government itself may not be able to respond to timeously?
Everyone must be allowed to assist and let the government coordinate its own relief
