PSAM

A civil society institute promoting social accountability in Southern Africa through research, capacity building & advocacy. Also see @KuyendaC

[PSAM @PSAM_AFRICA]

Just released: 2025 Open Budget Survey Results for 33 Sub-Saharan African countries now available. We undertook the research for results related to South Africa - check out the Questionnaire with answers and the Country Summary at https://t.co/qWBBJaVjIV

[International Budget Partnership @OpenBudgets]

On 3 June 2026, the @OpenBudgets and @UNICEFAfrica are hosting a free virtual webinar to present the Open Budget Survey 2025 findings for Sub-Saharan Africa — covering budget transparency, public participation, and oversight across 33 countries. Government officials, civil society leaders, and researchers will reflect on regional trends, share country experiences, and identify concrete reforms.

Speakers include:
Charlie Martial NGOUNOU, @AfroLeadership_
Diana Mbabazi, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) Rwanda
Henry Machemba MBA @NGOCCR_Mw
Massamba Dieng, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Senegal
Sally Torbert, @OpenBudgets
Moderated by Djibril BADIANE (DSTB), Program Manager, @OpenBudgets Senegal.

📅 3 June 2026 | 8:00am EDT | Online
Register: https://t.co/FWuP9GtjjK

#OBS2025 #SSALaunch #OpenBudgets
Supported by @EU_Commission and @FCDOGovUK

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

Social accountability isn't a one-off complaint. It's a cycle — identify, gather evidence, engage, demand response, follow up, learn.

That cycle is how communities turn education problems into system change.

We're unpacking it live right now with @globaleducation 👇 https://t.co/iga1Axhxhy

#SocialAccountability #KuyendaCollective #SystemsStrengthening

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

What do you think is needed to address educational challenges in your country? Here is a screenshot showing feedback shared by webinar participants at today’s learning exchange. 58% participants indicated “stronger systems for planning, budgeting and accountability”.

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

Girls in Nkhata Bay, Malawi, were dropping out because their school had no hostel. Kuyenda Youth Champion Dalitso Mtaya raised it with the headmaster, then organised his youth network to donate building materials. Read the full story on Sauti Zote. 👇

🔗 https://t.co/NmnUCZLSOi

#SautiZote #KuyendaCollective #GirlsEducation

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

Tomorrow, Kuyenda Collective joins the Global Campaign for Education Youth Network for a global exchange on youth-led social accountability in education. Our Rural Youth Collectives will be sharing what that looks like across four African countries.

Open to all — register below. 👇
🔗 https://t.co/iga1AxgZs0

#SautiZote #KuyendaCollective #GCE #SocialAccountability

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

In Chiredzi South, the collapse of the Chilonga Bridge has turned a six-hour school journey into a four-day trip during the rainy season. Rural learners and teachers like Megi Chetemu are paying the price. Kuyenda Collective is calling for investment in rural infrastructure, such as education infrastructure.

#RuralEducation #EducationInEmergencies #Zimbabwe

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

Sauti Zote means All Voices in Swahili. It's the section of our website where young people write about education in Africa in their own words. Read what they're saying and add yours. 👇

https://t.co/7V7FqK2KOn

#SautiZote #KuyendaCollective #YouthVoices

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

On 26 May 2026 at 14:00 SAST @globaleducation and @KuyendaC will be hosting a global youth exchange webinar titled ‘Transforming Education Outcomes Through Systems Strengthening and Social Accountability Monitoring‘. For further details including how to register see below and visit https://t.co/09ExidWsvX

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

Zimbabwe’s 15% digital services tax may look fiscally sensible. But as education moves online, it risks widening the gap between urban and rural learners.

If we tax digital tools, we must also fund digital access. Otherwise, we are taxing opportunity.

Read our full take 👉 https://t.co/yAWsrgeLoQ

[PSAM @PSAM_AFRICA]

@USEmbassySA Damage caused by @realDonaldTrump recklessly reducing the scope of aid support offered by @USAID around the globe has significantly set back United States trade objectives. As for the claim of clear rules and predictable decisions… guess those don’t apply to acts of war?

[Jay Kruuse @cjkruuse]

@SAIIA_info Such a good human and quiet champion for democracy & meaningful reform processes to address governance inadequacies in African states. Sincere condolences from @PSAM_AFRICA. Steven Gruzd will not be forgotten & we will continue to support the reforms he had advocated for.

[Auditor-General South Africa @AuditorGen_SA]

Our audits of national and provincial government have revealed that meaningful progress remains limited, and clean audits continue to be in short supply across the public sector.
Click the link to access our full PFMA 2024-25 report: https://t.co/YFX059RBku
#PFMAGeneralReport

[Auditor-General South Africa @AuditorGen_SA]

Today, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke will host a briefing on the 2024-25 PFMA audit outcomes.
Stay informed about the latest audit insights.

Tune in to follow the briefing live:
https://t.co/st6Avzy1Mp

#PFMAGeneralReport
#JoinInAuditConversation
#Accountability

[PSAM @PSAM_AFRICA]

We welcome ⁦@NPA_Prosecutes⁩ action to begin to address corruption in ⁦@SAPoliceService⁩ top ranks. It’s overdue & requires convictions that will vindicate committed whistleblowers, journalists & constitutional defenders. https://t.co/nGwuzG7rkn

[PSAM @PSAM_AFRICA]

Today we at a @EA_TA_Facility meeting to reflect on how civic actors have & can influence local govt accountability. Is there political commitment to fix local govt, or are leaders pre-occupied with holding onto or securing power at many dysfunctional & corrupted municipalities?

[PSAM @PSAM_AFRICA]

@policy_F Spot on @policy_F - great takeaways from our recent review & planning meeting for @KuyendaC

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

Day 3 of our review and planning meeting. Country lead organisations are providing an overview of their work plans for 2026 @CescMoz @policy_F @fawe_malawi @PSAM_AFRICA @teach4zim #MultiplyPossibility #FundEducation

[Kuyenda Collective @KuyendaC]

What happens when a child crosses a border… but their education doesn’t follow?

In Chiredzi, migration is quietly disrupting schooling, widening gaps, and pushing learners backwards.

Here’s why it matters ➡️https://t.co/PoAEa19Qf2

[PSAM @PSAM_AFRICA]

The future of South Africa’s democracy may depend on you (aspiring journalism students) asking difficulty questions… @wicks_jeff
@Rhodes_JMS

[PSAM @PSAM_AFRICA]

Wise words from @wicks_jeff at the @Rhodes_JMS academic assembly:
- Journalism is a buttress against anarchy. It creates an anchor for accountability.
- Procurement documents can reveal an anatomy of corruption.
- Shadow states represent slow motion capture.