Rumbidzayi Makoni

Women’s rights defender, feminist in my own right, big sis

[GIMAC Network @GimacNetwork]

Speaking from lived experience and feminist analysis, Rumbidzayi Makoni of @ActionAid International laid bare the truth: Africa’s water crisis is rooted in structural injustice, chronic underfinancing, and the exclusion of women from decision-making. Her call was bold and urgent, finance WASH as a public good, recognize and reduce unpaid care work, and institutionalize women’s leadership to reclaim water as dignity, equity, and power.
#42GIMAC #GenderJustice #GenderResponsiveWASH

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

When young women know exactly what the problem is and they offer solutions. LISTEN! @AA_SouthAfrica @ActionAid #YUW2024 #yuw2024 #BeThere

[ActionAid South Africa @AA_SouthAfrica]

Day 2: Feminomics in the spotlight.

Our second panel unpacked feminomics. They shared insights on how austerity and neoliberalism continues to affect us in real time.

#BeThere #YUW2024

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

Enjoyed this experience

[ActionAid South Africa @AA_SouthAfrica]

We're live on @EKFMNewsroom with Chikumbutso Ngosi and Rumbidzayi Makoni.

Tune in!

#BeThere #YUW2024

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

Enjoyed this series thoroughly

[Feminist Centre for Racial Justice @FeministCRJ]

🎧 Listen to the final episode of our four part conversation with feminist trailblazer @EverjoiceWin, available on Spotify now: https://t.co/nIW2v3oGX1

[ActionAid Zimbabwe @ActionAidZim]

Centering women in the #JustEnergyTransition! @ActionAidZim's Rumbidzai Makoni emphasized on:
Involving women in all decision-making spaces
Using a Feminist lens to consider the intersectionalities that affect women
Community-first compensation framework that includes women

[Everjoice Win @EverjoiceWin]

Very wise advice dear women.

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

Talking about moving towards a sustainable future #JustTransition

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

Mental health challenges are no joke

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

women feel the triple burden of the debt crisis and we need to start looking at alternatives to managing this crisis. The current system has evidently failed us. #StopTheBleeding @FemnetProg

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

Whenever a country prioritizes debt repayment over provision of public services, it’s women you pick up the tab. #AfricaRuleMaker #StopTheBleeding

[AFRODAD @AFRODAD2011]

‼️Happening Now at #AfCoDDIV

The debt crisis is a feminist issue. Debt repayment in 25 African countries surpasses education spending, and 34 countries spend more on external debt servicing than health/education, disproportionately impacting women. We must address these inequalities.

#AfricaRuleMaker #StopTheBleeding

[ActionAid Zimbabwe @ActionAidZim]

Today, at the #SADCPeoplesSummit, @gp_zim, @YoungUrbanWomen movement, & @ActionAidZim hosted a side session analyzing the #SADCIndustrializationAgenda. We discussed how #Neoliberalism has failed & called for a new #Feminist & Pan-African approach that ensures women benefit.

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

#Day2 of the #Zambia Agricultural Commercial Show was abuzz today with visitors interested in authentic #Zimbabwean products and the exhibitors had just that! The Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Zambia also graced the Pavillion with a tour of all the stands and expressed the unique quality of their goods. #EnergizingExports

[Afrifem Macroeconomics Collective @NawiAfrica]

You will need to read this 👇🏿

As we prepare for the upcoming #IAFFE2024, where we will be reflecting on what space for feminist analysis on the #AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement)?

Read our 3rd edition of the #AfCFTA watch by @fatimahkelleher here https://t.co/MADMsFKcpP

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

Live ammunition on civilians 😢

[Amnesty Kenya @AmnestyKenya]

STATEMENT: 5 people have been shot dead while treating the injured. 31 people have been injured. 13 have been shot with live bullets, 4 with rubber bullets and 3 people have been hit with launcher canisters. 11 have minor injuries. #RejectFinanceBill2024 https://t.co/LEaKxuHVjY

[Kinuthia wa Mbisha 🇰🇪🇮🇷 @trameri_creates]

HAPPENING NOW inside CBD #RejectFinanceBill2024 #rejectWILLIAMRUTO #rejectWESTERNAGENDA #REJECTFİNANCEBİLL2024

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

This week, Kenya’s gen Z reminded me of the power of social media and organic movements. #REJECTFINANCEBILL2024

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

When you understand how bad decisions by the government affect your daily life you take action. I stand with Kenya. #REJECTFINANCEBILL2024

[Trio Mio @triomioofficial]

Tunaoccupy the... streets! #RejectFinanceBill2024

[Rumbidzayi Makoni @RMMakoni]

Well done Kenya

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

BREAKING: Government drops contentious tax proposals from the Finance Bill 2024.

16% VAT on bread removed

Excise duty on vegetable oil removed

VAT on transportation of sugar removed

2.5 per cent Motor Vehicle Tax removed

Eco Levy on locally manufactured products removed

eTims receded from farmers and small businesses with a turnover of below Ksh.1 million

Excise duty imposed on imported table eggs, onions and potatoes to protect local farmers

No increase on mobile money transfer

VAT on financial services and foreign exchange transactions has also been removed

Threshold for VAT registration has been increased from KSh5 million to KSh8 million. This therefore means that many small businesses will no longer need to register for VAT