Given the increased dependence of many African countries on mineral wealth driven by the spiraling demand for critical minerals, a cure for the cancerous corporate tax dodging is urgently required. The adoption of a resolution by the UN calling on the UNGA to begin negotiations
Recently, I had the privilege of attending an anti-kleptocracy workshop in Nairobi, which emphasized the importance of collaboration between civil society organizations in the fight against kleptocracy. For those who are unfamiliar, kleptocracy is a system of government where those in power use their positions
I recently participated in the 2nd African Social Movements Baraza, in Johannesburg South Africa organised by Trust Africa, CAPSI and the Wallace Global Fund. I felt at home being amongst the brave, outspoken and determined activists belonging to different social movements in Africa. The activist in me
The Covid-19 pandemic came, it ravaged the world and still it lingers on. The worst scenario predicted for poor but resource rich Africa never materialised, South Africa was the only outlier but the scourge did not reach the deadly proportions anticipated. What began as a
I have been privileged to have been involved with the work of social movements since the beginning of my young adulthood years. It all started when I was a student at the university fighting for my socio-economic rights. Then, as a student, I was solely
After every SADC People’s Summit there is a hope and an excitement that is reignited in the activist within me. This year’s SADC People’s Summit made me reflect on the process and left me deeply convinced and convicted that efforts should be sustained to maintain