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Turning Curses into Possibilities: Reflections from the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba 2025

Turning Curses into Possibilities: Reflections from the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba 2025

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Every September, the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) brings together a powerful mix of voices: communities from mining areas, civil society organisations, academics, activists, government officials, and, increasingly, private sector players. This year, from the 17th to the 19th, I joined comrades and colleagues who,

Invisible Yet Indispensable: The Urgent Need for Social Protection for Informal Women Workers

Invisible Yet Indispensable: The Urgent Need for Social Protection for Informal Women Workers

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Last week, as we marked International Women’s Day, we reflected on the persistent structural inequalities that continue to shape women’s economic realities. This week, I am especially honored to dedicate this blog to the incredible work of EverJoice (EJ) Win, whose advocacy and tireless efforts

The Politics of Exhaustion: Mental Health Crisis in Zimbabwe’s Civil Society

The Politics of Exhaustion: Mental Health Crisis in Zimbabwe’s Civil Society

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In Zimbabwe’s protracted crisis, exhaustion has emerged as a powerful tool of authoritarian control. This analysis explores how systemic fatigue undermines civil society’s effectiveness through a personal lens, examining the intersection of political economy, human rights, and mental health in human rights defense work. The

Exceptional Women Story: Beyond the “Exceptional Woman” Narrative: Understanding Systemic Barriers in Business

Exceptional Women Story: Beyond the “Exceptional Woman” Narrative: Understanding Systemic Barriers in Business

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The business world loves a success story. Media outlets frequently spotlight “exceptional” businesswomen who have broken through the glass ceiling – the CEOs, the founders, the venture-backed entrepreneurs who seem to prove that determination and talent are all it takes to succeed. While these stories