TAWANDA MATANDA, PMP®

Devoted to transformative and scalable approaches to change• @UNMigration🇺🇳 in🇿🇼• Served in 🇿🇦🇿🇼🇹🇭🇸🇩 • The usual caveats.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

🌍 Africa’s First-Ever #LakeWaterbody Border Demarcation Moves Closer to Reality

📍 The Lake Kariba Border Demarcation Sensitisation has successfully concluded the first phase of a joint #Zambia–#Zimbabwe awareness campaign on 3 June 2026 in #Siavonga, 🇿🇲. The second workshop will take place in #Kariba, 🇿🇼, on 5 June 2026, ahead of the historic and first-ever lake waterbody border demarcation scheduled for 5 July 2026.

🤝 Organized by the @_AfricanUnion Border Programme (#AUBP) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (@GIZAfricanUnion) and International Organization for Migration (@UNmigration), the workshops aim to strengthen community awareness, promote safe navigation practices, reduce the risk of accidental border crossings, and foster peaceful cross-border cooperation among communities sharing #LakeKariba.

🗺️ As preparations continue for the 1⃣5⃣th #AfricanBorderDay2026 celebrations on 7 July 2026, this initiative demonstrates the @_AfricanUnion’s commitment to transforming borders from barriers into bridges.🚤 The upcoming demarcation will mark a historic milestone as Africa’s first-ever lake border demarcation, contributing to safer livelihoods, stronger cooperation, and more effective border governance.

#AfricanBorderDay2026
#BorderGovernance
#AUBorderProgramme
#CrossBorderCooperation
#AfricaIntegration
#BordersToBridges 🌍🤝🗺️

[IOM East, Horn and Southern Africa 🇺🇳 @IOM_EHSA]

Today and every day, we recognize the efforts of migrants who support their communities through the money they send back home. #Familyremittances

[SK @Djoko_UTD]

Hit through the hole challenge….This was incredible. Shows how good Pros are…

ATP should do these kind of fun challenges, this increases popularity of tennis too..

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

Did You Know: Zim's Macadamia exports grew by 53% between 2023 and 2025? The good news is that there is a high demand for Zimbabwe's macadamia. ZimTrade's work to facilitate Chinese buyer engagement in Manicaland will work to meet this demand while empowering farmers in Manicaland!
#EnergizingExports

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

We are ending the Zim-China horticultural buyers engagement with deals signed!
The agreement is set to unlock market access for Zimbabwean chilies and macadamia nuts in the Chinese market. This kind of partnership will move Zimbabwe forward, empowering our local producers to enter one of the world's largest consumer markets.
#EnergizingExport

[Amy Pope @IOMchief]

75 years ago, IOM began where recovery and opportunity met.

Labor migration wasn’t designed on paper - it emerged from human need.

That founding purpose continues to shape how we work today.
https://t.co/8A5zzX1Azu

[Ministry of Public Service Labour & Social Welfare @mpslswzim]

At the Zimbabwe-South Africa Cross Border Coordination Meeting, the Consul General of Zimbabwe to South Africa, Eria Phiri reaffirmed the Gvt of Zimbabwe’s commitment to safeguarding our most precious assets, our children.

The establishment of the Passport and Birth Certificate office at the Johannesburg Consulate is a significant step towards ensuring Zimbabwean children can travel safely and legally across borders.

To all guardians, we urge you:
DO NOT compromise on safety. No journey is worth the risk of your child's well-being. Ensure they have the essential documents they need to cross borders securely. Let's work together to protect our future generations #ChildSafety #SecureBorders

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

Pleased to attend today’s launch in Nairobi of the Migrant Response Plan (MRP) for the Horn of Africa to Yemen and Southern Africa Appeal 2026, representing IOM, which coordinates the plan. Approximately US$91M is required to meet the immense needs of migrants & host communities.

[Diana Cartier @DianaCartierOIM]

Happening now! Talk show to speak about sexual reproductive health and the vocational training skills provided to young people in Beitbridge. Listen on FM 90.1 Beitbridge Community Radio @IOMZimbabwe Young Africa Zimbabwe @LotshaFM

[Diana Cartier @DianaCartierOIM]

Already 31 have secured employment and private sector partnerships are being forged to support and hire more and some will be able to get some support for self-employment. It is just the beginning @IOMZimbabwe @NLinZimbabwe @NLinMozambique @youngafricazw @myedvt

[Diana Cartier @DianaCartierOIM]

What a day we spent surrounded by 400 incredible young people graduating from 9 different vocational courses! They were inspiring including this young woman who chose mechanics and others breaking the gender norms in training! My heart was full

[IOM Zimbabwe @IOMZimbabwe]

With generous funding from the Government of the Republic of Korea through @KoicaTanzania, IOM is empowering 479 vulnerable migrant returnees & host community members in Buhera District, Manicaland Province w/ business start-up kits to rebuild their livelihoods & restore dignity.

[IOM Zimbabwe @IOMZimbabwe]

@IOMZimbabwe Child Protection Associate Tich Mureverwi, provides an overview of the #MPTF joint programme implemented in partnership with @UNICEFZIMBABWE
Strengthening
✅protection
✅safety
✅wellbeing of unaccompanied minors and separated children in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[Ministry of Public Service Labour & Social Welfare @mpslswzim]

Hon Edgar Moyo highlights the importance of the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund #MPTF launch at this moment just after cabinet appoved the National Action Plan for Children IV and Gvt is scaling up programs on the protection of all children including Unaccompanied minors and Separated Children

The Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund is a game changing joint program, focusing on Strengthening protection, safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors and separated children in Zimbabwe between the Gvt of Zimbabwe @IOMZimbabwe and @UNICEFZIMBABWE as well as other multiple partners and donors

[IOM Zimbabwe @IOMZimbabwe]

@UKinZimbabwe’s Mr. Sam Thompson speaks on behalf of the donor partners of the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund #MPTF - expressing appreciation for those on the frontline of child protection esp. children on the move #protection #safety #wellbeing @UNICEFZIMBABWE

[Diana Cartier @DianaCartierOIM]

I am very pleased to share this with you all! We are publishing our Strategy for our work in Zimbabwe for the next two years working with Government, with migrants, communities, and all our stakeholders to ensure that migration can continue to be a benefit for all!

[IOM Zimbabwe @IOMZimbabwe]

🌍Migration is about people, progress and possibility.

🇿🇼IOM Zimbabwe is now on LinkedIn.

🤝Follow us for updates on our work, partnerships and impact across the country, and join the conversation on safe, orderly and regular migration.

🔗https://t.co/ohoPOEG2fM

[Diana Cartier @DianaCartierOIM]

Someone opened a door for you once. Made an introduction. Took a chance. Today I asked a room full of diverse Zimbabwean businesswomen: "who are you bringing along? Who isn't in the room yet — and how do you open the door for her?" #zimbabwewomenbusinessforumandawards

[Diana Cartier @DianaCartierOIM]

Exciting partnership and opportunities with @zimachievers and @conradmwanza - now the work begins together!

[Diana Cartier @DianaCartierOIM]

We are proud to see @Moha_Zim representing Zimbabwe as 17 African GCM Champion Countries Convene in Egypt Ahead of IMRF 2026 https://t.co/UeLp0M3QGV @UNZimbabwe stands with Zimbabwe as it prepares for the #IMRF in May