Dr. Prim

🎓 PhD. in Political Studies | @UCT_news alumna
📚 International Relations Lecturer
👩🏾‍💻 Digital Knowledge Creator
🏃🏽‍♀️ Runner

[Dr. Prim @PZJBimha]

Best day of my life. Officially, Dr @PZJBimha.

4 times @UCT_news graduate:
PhD Political studies (2021),
MSocSci in International relations (2017),
BSocSci Hons in Gender & Transformation (2015), and BSocSci(2014).

Thanks to @UCTpostgrads for the #PhD funding.
#UCTGrad2021

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Today, @AUC_PAPS is convening a pivotal 3-day Technical Consultative Meeting with RECs and technical experts to review two landmark instruments: the Draft AU Policy Framework on Women's Equal Participation in Mediation and Peace Processes and the Draft Principles on the Integration of Women in Mediation, a critical step toward institutionalizing women's meaningful and influential participation across #AU peace processes.

In their opening remarks, Amb. @madutdet, Head of the Mediation and Dialogue Division and Ms. @mpoumoudoris, Special Representative of the @UN Women Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA, underscored the need to move from dialogue to decisive implementation.

To achieve this, the meeting will pursue four interconnected objectives: (i) to address and dismantle structural barriers by providing targeted, substantive feedback that breaks systemic exclusion; (ii), to amplify proven practice by showcasing successful integration of women in mediation from RECs, @FemWiseAfrica, and experts across local, national, and regional levels; (iii) to enforce accountability by proposing practical and implementable measures including binding quotas and gender-sensitive capacity building that make inclusion mandatory, not optional; and (iv), to forge AU-RECs consensus that transforms shared commitments into action-oriented recommendations, ensuring these documents become operational, not aspirational.

#WomenPeaceSecurity
#UNSCR1325
#WomeninMediation

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

We’re hiring and we’re looking for you.

The African Union offers careers that challenge you, grow you, and connect you to work that genuinely matters for Africa and for the world. If you’re ready to bring your skills to the continent’s leading institution, we want to hear from you.

Browse open positions https://t.co/XXjeFuztx1

#AUCareers

[Political Campaigns Resource Hub @ResourceHub_HQ]

Dumelang Botswana 🇧🇼

Winning coalitions are built long before election day through strategy, organisation, and disciplined campaigning.

We are proud to welcome Dorcus Oboetswe of the Botswana National Front Women’s @bnfwomensleague and Gaone Majere of the Alliance for Progressives @NewBotswana , both representing Botswana’s Umbrella for Democratic Change @UDC2019 , to the UCT PCRH Executive Short Course on How to Run and Manage a Winning Political Campaign.

Building the professional infrastructure of political campaigns.

University of Cape Town

28 September – 2 October 2026
#PoliticalCampaigns #CampaignStrategy #Leadership #Botswana #UCT #PoliticalLeadership

[Political Campaigns Resource Hub @ResourceHub_HQ]

Behind every winning political campaign is discipline, not luck. Political Campaigns aren’t won by chance, they’re built and political power respects preparation.

Meet Amadou Chérif Diouf @amadoucherif75 who is @PastefOfficiel ‘s National Secretary for Finance and former Secretary of State for Senegalese Abroad — joining our Executive Short Course on How to Run a Winning Political Campaign. 🇸🇳

University of Cape Town , 28 Sept–2 Oct 2026.

Visit https://t.co/Kuk0iKqh1b for more

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

You have to give yourself permission to rest. This takes all the pressure off. God’s in control. You keep honoring Him, being your best and God will take care of those weeds. He’ll open the right doors.

[Glen Sungano Mpani @glenmpani]

When the Church Speaks in a Time of Division : Glen Mpani

Today I attended church knowing that the service would not be an easy one.

With the planned march on Tuesday and the growing tensions around foreign nationals in South Africa, I wondered how the Church would navigate one of the most emotional and polarising issues confronting our nation.

As a Zimbabwean who has lived outside my country of birth for more than 25 years, I have been privileged to study, work and live across different parts of the world. Those experiences have taught me that migration is rarely a simple story. Behind every migrant is a human being with hopes, fears and dreams. Equally, behind every frustrated citizen is often a legitimate cry for dignity, opportunity and a government that delivers.

What struck me most was the balanced statement delivered by my Bishop, Mosa Sono.

His message neither ignored the pain of South Africans nor dismissed the humanity of foreign nationals.

Six points stood out.

First, he placed the current crisis where it belongs: at the feet of failed elected leadership. When governments consistently fail to provide jobs, safety, healthcare and other public services, societies inevitably begin searching for someone to blame.

Second, he acknowledged the genuine frustrations of millions of South Africans who continue to endure poor service delivery, unemployment and inequality. Those concerns deserve to be heard, not dismissed.

Third, he unequivocally condemned criminality and violence in any form. Crime has no nationality, and violence against innocent people can never be justified.

Fourth, he affirmed the constitutional right of people to protest peacefully while equally defending the rights and safety of those who choose not to participate. Rights lose their meaning when they are only applied selectively.

Fifth, he reminded the church of God’s instruction concerning the stranger. Scripture is remarkably consistent on this matter.

“The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.” (Leviticus 19:34)

And again,

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2)

Finally, he made perhaps the most uncomfortable but necessary observation. Removing foreign nationals will not resolve South Africa’s underlying crisis of governance, unemployment, corruption and poor service delivery. Those challenges existed before migration intensified and will remain unless they are addressed through accountable leadership.

According to the latest available estimates, South Africa hosts several million foreign-born residents, the majority of whom are in the country legally and contribute through work, entrepreneurship and taxes. Yet migration alone cannot explain an unemployment rate exceeding 30% or decades of infrastructure and service delivery failures. Those are governance challenges that require governance solutions.

As Tuesday approaches, emotions will undoubtedly run high.

My prayer is that South Africans will protest peacefully, that law enforcement will protect every person without fear or favour, and that political leaders will have the courage to confront the real causes of our national challenges instead of allowing vulnerable communities to become convenient scapegoats.

Whatever happens on Tuesday, one thing became clear to me today.

The voice of the Church remains a call to truth, justice, compassion and peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

#SouthAfrica #Leadership #Church #Peace #Migration #HumanDignity #Governance #Justice #Faith #Ubuntu @NewsHawksLive @GBC_intl

[Noeleen @noeleensaid]

I spent many years trying to get into university, but I was unsuccessful due to financial constraints. 10 years later, God granted my wish to obtain my Bachelor's degree with cum laude, just before I turned 30 🥺🎓👩🏾‍🎓

[Fadzayi Mahere🇿🇼 @advocatemahere]

Good morning 5am club. Get to know new people. You'll go places you never thought possible thanks to networking.🌺

[NoMtsamayi 👨🏾‍🦯 @Yoleka]

So when you are Single, you are basically sleeping alone. Okwe sdumbu njee. Like as you would in your grave. Or at the morgue.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[AUDA-NEPAD @NEPAD_Agency]

𝟐𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲. The African Union Youth SRH Ambassadors Initiative, an initiative of the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞, is now open for applications.⁣

If you are a young African aged 18–35 with a commitment to SRH advocacy, a strong digital presence, and the drive to mobilise peers and communities, this platform is for you.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝟏𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
🔗 https://t.co/jVixYf1VWE
For more information: https://t.co/Z4ur3gdKX1

#EnergizeAfrica #A2DSRH #AfricanYouth #YouthLeadership #Agenda2063

[Sonke Gender Justice @SonkeTogether]

Sonke Gender Justice invites local civil society organisations, feminist movements, community-based women, LGBTQI+, disability, and youth-led organisations from Ethiopia, DRC, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia to apply for a 3-year Sida-funded partnership.

📅Application deadline: 09 July 2026
🔗Click here for more information: https://t.co/tiS16lBTwo

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿: Sonke Gender Justice is solely responsible for its content and the selection process.

#GenderJustice #FeministAfrica #NGOopportunity #NGOJobs

[Southern Centre for Inequality Studies @Wits_SCIS]

New research highlights a critical question:
How do we balance energy transitions with real job creation?
As economies shift, ensuring inclusive and sustainable employment remains a major challenge.
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/eDzQOTYZln
#EnergyTransition #Jobs #Sustainability

[EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 @euinzim]

Alert: Registration for the Information Session is now open.

Following the corrigendum to the Call for Proposals “Promoting civil society contribution to good local governance and sustainable local economies” (Ref: EuropeAid/187085/DD/ACT/ZW), interested applicants can now register to attend the Information Session in Harare.
📍 Venue: 1 Norfolk Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare
📅 Registration deadline: 19 June, 9:00am (Brussels time)
📧 Register via: [email protected]
Please include the name, surname, nationality, email address and organisation of participants in your registration email. A maximum of two participants per organisation is allowed.
Please note that costs for attending the Information Session are not reimbursable.
#EUinZim🇪🇺🇿🇼 #CallForProposals #Grant

[Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi @SwissEmbassyKE]

📢 Applications open!
Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant 2026 for Swiss & African researcher/sciencepreneur partnerships in prototyping, co-design & pilot testing. 🇨🇭-affiliated lead + African co-applicant required.
🗓️Apply by: 31.08.26
Details: https://t.co/eEWLW1tBtR

[ISS @issafrica]

Make your mark by shaping Africa's human security agenda.

ISS is looking for an Executive Director to guide cutting-edge research, policy engagement and institutional excellence across the continent. Five-year contract, Pretoria-based. Apply by 20 July 2026.

https://t.co/F1F0xWusL1

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

📢 Call for Proposals!!!!

FEMNET is seeking a consultant to develop a feminist, policy oriented brief on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).

🔗 Apply here:https://t.co/Xll9C8EHq5
🗓 Application Deadline: 22 June 2026

#SRHRDialogues

[Wits Centre for Journalism @Journ_SA]

APPLY: Early-career journalists (2-5 years' experience) around the world can now apply for the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism, facilitated by Reuters and Durham University.

🗓️ Deadline: 10 July.
Details: https://t.co/zabQtSEhC0

[UCT @UCT_news]

In less than one week, the 2026 WUN Global Mental Health Symposium, hosted by the University of Cape Town, will bring together researchers, practitioners, students, policymakers and community leaders from around the world to explore digital mental health and inequalities.

Key highlights include:
· International keynote speakers
· 40+ oral and poster presentations
· Student voices session
· AI, ethics, digital health and mental health equity discussions
· Global research collaboration café

📅 23–24 June 2026

📍 UCT Graduate School of Business

[African Union ECOSOCC @AU_ECOSOCC]

Every day, CSOs are expected to do more with limited time and resources.

AI can help. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, responsibly, and in ways that support your organization's work.

ECOSOCC, in partnership with @CambPressAssess, is inviting CSO leaders to apply for a fully sponsored two day residential training program on #AI for CSO Leaders.

📍 Nairobi, #Kenya 🇰🇪
📅 9–10 July 2026

Participants will gain practical skills in:

✔ Resource mobilization and proposal development
✔ Project management and stakeholder communication
✔ Monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting
✔ Responsible and ethical AI use
✔ Building AI workflows that can support day to day organizational work

The training is hands on, with participants actively using AI tools and working through real CSO scenarios.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a joint Certificate of Participation from @AU_ECOSOCC and @CambPressAssess.

Applications close on 25 June 2026.

Apply now: https://t.co/pj0wqtOeqU

Women leaders and young CSO leaders under 35 are strongly encouraged to apply!

Note: There is no registration or tuition fee. Meals and training materials are provided. Participants cover their own transport, and those traveling from outside Nairobi should plan for accommodation.

#Tech #CapacityBuilding #Leadership #CivilSociety #Agenda2063

[Dr. Yvonne Maphosa @Yvonne_Maphosa]

So excited for this chapter of my life 🤓

It has always been my dream to be a visiting scholar at prestigious international universities 🥹

Now I get to realise that dream in not 1 but 4 universities 🥹

I will be lecturing, holding seminars, conducting research, presenting to postgraduate students, collaborating on research and co-supervising PhD students alongside world-renowned professors at University College London, University of Nottingham, University of Greenwich and Lincoln University.

I couldn’t be more grateful. I keep catching myself smiling 🤭

God, man. God! 🙌

[“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”]