Natalie Kay

Tracking democracy, governance, human rights, and civil society in Southern Africa and beyond.

[The Africa Report @TheAfricaReport]

#Zimbabwe has been losing some $100 million worth of gold every month through international smuggling rings and the country’s porous borders. Report by Michelle Chifamba.

https://t.co/FqinBJbztO

[World Movement @MoveDemocracy]

ALERT→We condemn the detention of 7 civil society leaders in #Zimbabwe, as part of an ongoing crackdown. They were arbitrarily charged with “subverting a constitutionally elected government�� for attending a workshop on peaceful protest. Read more: https://t.co/3ZVYzdjUEv

[Ryota Jonen @ryotajonen]

A great opportunity for civil society members in Africa. @MoveDemocracy is offering another free online course on understanding and protecting civil society's right to access foreign and domestic funding in Africa. Registration closes on January 22: https://t.co/0SxxmC96MG

[Access Now @accessnow]

Sources in #Zimbabwe tell @accessnow that the govt. has ordered a 3-day internet shutdown across the country, a terrifying assault on #humanrights.

The #KeepItOn coalition is urging immediate restoration of services. #ZimbabweShutDown #KeepItOnZW https://t.co/8nfklZY3N1

[MISA Zimbabwe @misazimbabwe]

#Zimbabwe has just experienced its first total #InternetShutdown. The country's 3MNOs & ISPs have no access. No explanation has been given by either the service providers or govt #ZimbabweShutDown cc @accessnow @CPJAfrica @OSISA @kubatana @unescoROSA @guyberger @forfreemedia

[Fergus Cochrane-Dyet @ferguscd]

Correct that UK frozen all bilateral funding to Zambian Govt in light of potential concerns until audit results known. #UKAid takes zero-tolerance approach to fraud & corruption.

[IRI Africa @IRI_Africa]

LISTEN as Fmr US Ambassador to #Zimbabwe and Fmr Asst Secretary of State for Africa Johnnie Carson gives some strong commentary to @VOAAfrica regarding Monday’s polls in Zim. https://t.co/uaX7zNpmKe #GoZim #ZIEOM #ZimbabweDecides2018 #IRIAfrica

[Afrobarometer @afrobarometer]

NEW ✨: In Zimbabwe’s presidential race, Mnangagwa leads Chamisa 40% to 37% among registered likely voters. But voting intentions of 20% still unknown https://t.co/mK9VIeD7xo

#ZimbabweDecides2018 #ZimElections2018 🗳️

[Natalie Kay @natalietkay]

The case of the 141-year-old voter: Zimbabwe ballot at risk https://t.co/ioJyeIp8lO

[Simon Allison @simonallison]

Ethiopia's political landscape is barely recognisable after 100 days of Abiy Ahmed. Forget Magufuli's publicity stunts - this is what real change looks like. https://t.co/1parYbr2WM

[Doug Coltart ⚖️🇿🇼 @DougColtart]

We just won our case on behalf of ARTUZ & Veritas to stop ZANU PF & the Minister of Education from forcing children & teachers to go to ZANU PF’s rallies & from using school property (including buses, premises etc) for their political rallies. All glory to God! #SafeSchools

[Alex T Magaisa 🇿🇼 @Wamagaisa]

Reports from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second city are that there has been an assassination attempt on President Mnangagwa at a campaign rally. A government spokesman says President Mnangagwa is safe and investigations are underway. Tense moment for Zimbabwe. #ElectionsZW

[#Magambatv @MagambaTV]

On Tuesday next week we are going to be launching our new show, “The Africa Round Up”

Here’s what you can expect. #Satire #MagambaTV

[Natalie Kay @natalietkay]

Joint IRI-NDI International Election Observer Delegation Deploys Long Term Observers Across Zimbabwe to Observe Preparations for Elections https://t.co/Ch1j0TuDzz via @IRIglobal

[Natalie Kay @natalietkay]

Congrats on the launch today, @TheRockOfHopeSD Happy Pride! #eswatiniPride https://t.co/mIcHFNAYsC

[Solidarity Center @SolidarityCntr]

#Wagetheft and other forms of economic injustice are among the major factors holding #Zimbabwe back from a democratic transition, says @SolidarityCntr @imanicountess21 https://t.co/WTtybaQfG2

[Forum @ NED @ThinkDemocracy]

@Wamagaisa Prior to the event, read our Q&A interview between @melissaaten and Zimbabwean lawyer and constitutional expert @Wamagaisa on electoral reforms, civil-military relations, and foreign investment in #Zimbabwe #NEDEvents https://t.co/B5Eb5Twm92

[Forum @ NED @ThinkDemocracy]

07/10 EVENT: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow @Wamagaisa will assess preparations for the approaching elections in #Zimbabwe and discuss the prospects for democratization, including possible post-election scenarios #NEDEvents RSVP: https://t.co/Bms9RM2fXU

[Quartz Africa @qzafrica]

Zimbabwe is transforming itself to a leading tech hub in partnership with China on everything from AI to facial recognition technology

https://t.co/Jx0OTH7vQ4 via @qzafrica