thulani mswelanto

Pan African Democrat, MA International Relations (University of Sussex), HEH (University of Zimbabwe)

[thulani mswelanto @t_ray2009]

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[Accountability Lab | accountlab.bsky.social @AccountLab]

📢 Are you rethinking resilience and finding new ways to navigate the disruption in the nonprofit sector? Across our network, the question isn’t just how civil society survives - it’s how we stay present for the communities who count on us.

In the latest episode of the AccountabiliTea podcast, colleagues from across the Lab – @Belovedchiweshe (@accountlabzw), Sadia Khan (@AccountLabSA), @DoussoubaKonate (@accountlabML), Narayan Adhikari (@accountlabnp), Fayyaz Yaseen (@accountlabpk), and Ana Laura Lozano (@AccountLabMx) reflect on the real impact of shifting aid: from layoffs and paused programs to reimagined partnerships and local solutions.

Doussouba captured the urgency: "What we need to address is: how can we be less dependent? How can we build the resilience of civil society actors so that we can continue to be present for the communities we serve, even in moments of crisis?"

🎧 Listen to the full episode of the Accountability Podcast on:
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🔗 Spotify: https://t.co/ndoRydr0tA

#AccountabilityLab #CivicSpace #Resilience #GlobalAidCrisis #GlobalSolidarity

[CITE @citezw]

The Narratives for Accountability in Zimbabwe (NAZ) programme, led by Accountability Lab Zimbabwe, has reached over 733,000 people over five years through its Civic Action Teams, promoting dialogue on governance. At the closing event in Bulawayo, Programme Manager Beloved Chiweshe noted that 18 key research papers were produced, offering valuable insights into governance and transparency in Zimbabwe.

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

Our Research Coordinator, @ThulaniMswelanto, is in Nyanga this weekend for the @AfricanCities_ (ACRC) researchers writing retreat!

We are presenting new insights on the political economy of the Glenview Area 8 Furniture Complex, showing how national political dynamics shape local development in Harare.

At @AccountLab, we are driving forward cutting-edge research that applies political settlement analysis to urban informality and neighbourhood economic development.

#makegovenancework

[TheGirlsTable @table_girls]

The Girls Table attended the New Narratives for Accountability in Zimbabwe close-out project event, hosted by Accountability Lab at the Bulawayo Club. We joined fellow civil society organizations (CSOs) to reflect on the journey and impact of this project, celebrating the host organization and its alumni for their impactful work on NNAZ, which supported civic engagement, participation, and creative activism.
@accountlabzw

#CivActs
#NNAZ
#AccountabilityLabInZimbabwe

[thulani mswelanto @t_ray2009]

I'll be attending the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2025. Let me know if you're planning to attend so that we can say Hi! 👋
Or register now and join me at the event! https://t.co/YVBd6KugBY

@paradigmhq #DRIF25 #DRIF - via #Whova event app https://t.co/YVBd6KugBY

[Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) @ccgea1]

Dr. Sallie Simba Kayunga - Commissioner @UgandaEC noted that a 💯% clean register contributes to integrity in an electoral process.
#ElectoralIntegritySummit1

@AHEADxAfrica @AfEONet @ehorn_ @elogkenya @CDDGha @j_mucunguzi @PaulBukenya @SarahBireete @HenryMuguzi

[AHEAD Africa @AHEADxAfrica]

Kicking off today ⏰

Day 1 of the #ElectoralIntegritySummit is LIVE!

🔴 Tune in now, watch here🔗 https://t.co/VM8ZxNqmBW
@AfEONet @AcfimAfrica

[thulani mswelanto @t_ray2009]

Despite progress in African elections, challenges persist. Since 1990, competitive presidential and legislative elections have become common, but around 25% of them have involved violence(2). Additionally, Unconstitutional Changes of Government (UCG) have resurfaced,@accountlabz

[Henry Muguzi @HenryMuguzi]

The electoral integrity summit opens in Kampala to interrogate among others the nexus between political finance integrity and electoral integrity in Africa.
@AfEONet
@DKinUganda
@MoveDemocracy
@NEDemocracy

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

���� Happening Now!

Today we are in Epworth, Harare for the community values workshop to foster citizen engagement and access to information on issues that affect residents here.

After this day-long process, Epworth residents will be actively involved in curating their vision of a thriving Epworth community.
This exciting process enables us to work alongside locals to identify their priorities and facilitate solutions co-creating.

#makinggovernanceworkforpeople

[thulani mswelanto @t_ray2009]

@JoanaMamombe @accountlabzw @Belovedchiweshe @Makil It's been an honor working with a committed group of legislators, all united by a common desire, I believe we are led and on course to realising a law that fosters more #Accountability and #Transparency in parks and wildlife management in #Zim

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

#HappeningNow: Capacity Building Workshop discussing the #ParksWildlifeManagementBill attended by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate, Wildlife, Tourism, and Hospitality.
This workshop aims to equip legislators with knowledge about the critical accountability and transparency issues in parks and wildlife management for debate of the bill.
@ZELA_Infor @ParliamentZim @OpenParlyZw

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

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[Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) @byopra]

Here is a highlight of our radio program @SkyzMetroFM on transparency and accountability in urban land administration in @CityofBulawayo . Speaking on behalf of people living with disabilities, Sukoluhle Mhlanga said: @Perngoma @DiakoniaAfrica @DavidColtart

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

#HappeningNow! “It is our responsibility to shape and determine how democracy is implemented in Zimbabwe. The Mutapa Investment Fund conversation allows us to better respond to the needs of the people where our economy is concerned.”

@Belovedchiweshe - Programs Manager & Deputy Chief of Party (NNAZ), Accountability Lab Zimbabwe

#MutapaInvestmentFund

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

Peter Rundell weighs in and says that The Mutapa Investment fund is a body corporate under the statutory authority of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act. It’s is a public entity and must have clear and publicly disclosed policies and procedures in accordance with the Act.

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

“We have the Fund and it is here to stay, so we must shift our focus and strategise on the way forward . We need dialogue with the State around the weaknesses and gaps. We must push for reforms through Parliament’s oversight role. We must ensure that the youth are part of these investment conversations at all costs.”

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

#HappeningNow

The plenary discussion is underway and the three discussants are unpacking the Mutapa Investment Fund’s strengths and weaknesses.

Esther Mapungwana says, “We have poor prioritization where the Mutapa Investment Fund is concerned. We cannot save before we have met our fiscal obligations as a nation. We need to begin by closing pre-existing gaps in health and illicit financial flows before we legitimise a sovereign wealth fund.”

#SovereignWealthFund

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

“As we work to solve the challenges of tomorrow, we must also seek to nourish and meet the needs of those existing today. Sovereign Wealth Funds can serve to benefit present challenges and also sustain the development of future generations when they are managed transparently and with full accountability in mind.”

Reflections from AL Chief of Party @Makil on the Mutapa Investment Fund.

[Accountability Lab Zimbabwe @accountlabzw]

“The issue of inclusion stills stands unaddressed in the composition of the Fund and its management. We cannot ignore the diversity and the marginalities that exist in Zimbabwe’s populace. As we plan for future generations through macro-economic vehicles such as the Fund, it must be able to work for the people while working to address the needs of marginalised groups.”

@Makil