SAPSN United

SAPSN is a regional network of national movements & community-based initiatives. Trade | Debt | Structural Adjustment | Poverty | Globalisation

[ZIMCODD @ZIMCODD1]

Budget consultation season is upon us! This is a key moment in our budget cycle as citizens determine priorities for the coming year while reflecting on expenditure in the past year.

More: https://t.co/ZfzhAONUSJ

Post your priorities under #PeoplesBudget.

[ZIMCODD @ZIMCODD1]

🔔🚨The final is here! 🚨🔔

🪡🧵Follow the thread below where tertiary institutions in the final debate the motion:

“This house would condition international aid to Zimbabwe on visible anti-corruption reform.”

Using the British Parliamentary Debate system where debate is split into two opposing sides; the government (proposition) & opposition.

Following the teams present will have to oppose or assume the motion.

#Youth4Integrity

[ZIMCODD @ZIMCODD1]

The Inaugural Fiscal Justice & Economic Development Moot Court Competition 2024 is here!

Watch Live as 5 University teams battle it out, raising awareness on the socioeconomic challenges we’re faced with. Tell a friend to invite a friend!

Stream: https://t.co/yKr1Wr7E0P

[ZIMCODD @ZIMCODD1]

We’re live at the Moot Court Competition! Join us live at: https://t.co/KkMK88kE2S

This is part of what’s for grabs. A floating trophy to recognize the champions at debating the socioeconomic question.

Follow the thread below for updates. ⬇️🪡🧵

[Zimbabwe Council of Churches @zccinzim]

As the curtain closes, Voices of youth and women from the #SADC region inspire a future of equality and justice. Their powerful words echo the promise of a fairer world we must strive to achieve together.
@SapsnU @ZIMCODD1 @ActionAidZim
#PeopleSummit
#PeoplePower
#ReclaimingSADC

[Karen Manzera🇿🇼 @SPOTLIGHTwithK]

Currently attending the SADC People’s Summit in Harare, participating in the Gender Justice and Women’s Rights Cluster. The Summit is running under the theme, “Reclaiming SADC for people’s development: Building People Power, Voice and Agency towards Democracy & Inclusion.”

[Tanzania Trade and Investment Coalition(TATIC) @tatic2022]

As heads of states in the #SADC meet, the Sothern Africa People's Solidarity Network #SAPSN has issued a communique covering different areas SADC for its People's development and inclusivity
#climatechange #EconomicGovernance

[#ZimRightsLIVE @ZimRightsLIVE]

The @SapsnU have issued the #SADCPeopleSummit 2024 Communique to the @SADC_News Heads of State & Government. The communique follows gatherings of different people of Southern Africa in Zimbabwe under the banner of the SADC People’s Summit.
@SapsnU welcomed over 500 people representing mining communities, youths, farmers, religious leaders and faith organizations, women’s rights groups and people with disabilities, informal economy workers, human rights defenders and various other social movements during the annual People's Summit in Harare, held between 15-16 August 2024 under the theme: “Reclaiming SADC for Peoples Development: Building People Power, Voice and Agency towards Democracy and Inclusion.’’
We share a summary of the statement in this thread

[Open Parly ZW @OpenParlyZw]

Zimbabwe's NCA Leader Backs SADC Role, Urges Unity Beyond Politics

NCA's Lovemore Madhuku emphasizes unity as Zimbabwe assumes SADC chair, highlighting regional ties' impact on everyday Zimbabweans. @ProfMadhuku @SADC_News @SapsnU #PeopleSummit

[SAPSN United @SapsnU]

@greengovzw1 @ZiFMStereo @3KtvZim Day 3 starts with a safeguarding talk given by Carol Mutsago of @zccinzim encouraging us to continue the shared brotherhood in our program today and beyond. #Solidarity is key at the #PeoplesSummit

[SAPSN United @SapsnU]

@greengovzw1 @ZiFMStereo @3KtvZim @zccinzim The #UNTaxConvention should enable #SADC to control their resources, increase local value & improve the benefit for general citizens.

[SAPSN United @SapsnU]

Day 2 of the #PeoplesSummit has begun. We have sessions running concurrently on Gender, Climate & Economic Justice.

[SAPSN United @SapsnU]

@greengovzw1 @ZiFMStereo @3KtvZim @zccinzim The problem of the Natural Resource Curse is not unique across the Southern Region. From Gold, Diamonds, Lithium, Cobalt, Copper & Gas, the region has it all but benefits nothing.

[SAPSN United @SapsnU]

@greengovzw1 are screening a documentary on the effects of extreme weather such as Cyclone Idai which ravaged 🇿🇼&🇲🇿. This tragedy speaks to the increasingly problematic effects of climate change. #PeoplePower #ReclaimingSADC

[SAPSN United @SapsnU]

How does the region ensure we gain transacting & negotiation power to allow us to negotiate with an upper hand against the Global North?

[ZIMCODD @ZIMCODD1]

7 days to go to the #DebtConference! Diarise and join us as we deliberate on the current burden that our economy is faced by. #DebtJustice is key because debt limits the ability of government to invest in development while directing resources to repayment. #Youth4Integrity