The impact of Cyclone Idai – lessons for Africa
Following Cyclone Idai, African governments must strengthen the African Risk Capacity (ARC) and ensure that African states are better prepared to handle natural disasters. ... Read More
Combating the Zimbabwean crisis – mediation for peace
Whilst the Zimbabwean crisis is complex, it is not entirely impossible to resolve. The crisis is rooted in poor leadership. Hence the antidote is effective... Read More
Reforming the public sector in sub-Saharan Africa
Though the New Public Sector Management (NPM) concept offers attractive public sector reform strategies, it has failed to nurture efficiency, transparency and accountability in Africa. To... Read More
Tsvangirai’s death brings new hope for Zimbabwean civil society
The death of Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe’s longtime opposition leader, has left Zimbabwean civil society in limbo – and his party now has to manage a... Read More
Zimbabwe’s civil society sets expectations for government of President Mnangagwa
As Zimbabweans celebrate the end of an era, the country’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to serve all citizens. Zimbabwe’s civil society responds with... Read More
Zimbabwe in limbo – what’s happening on the ground?
Recent events in Zimbabwe, where the army drove tanks into Harare and placed President Mugabe under house arrest, have been met with mixed feelings in... Read More
Migration and the Zimbabwean crisis
Political, social and economic crisis in Zimbabwe have resulted in a significant increase in migration since 2003 and the rise of a Zimbabwean diaspora. The... Read More
Prospects for credible 2018 Zimbabwean elections
Though the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is considering a Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system, this will not guarantee free and fair elections in 2018. The... Read More
Are the bad times returning to Zimbabwe?
Between 2008 and 2009, Zimbabwe experienced a devastating social, economic and political crisis. Despite an impressive recovery, there are worrying signs that the old crisis is... Read More
Zimbabwe’s strange turn against the tide
Zimbabwe has embarked on a trajectory of economic decline and political regression, with massive human rights abuses and international condemnation. Now, however, the non-violent approach of Zimbabwean’s... Read More
The dangers of climate change in Southern Africa
Climate change has had adverse effects on development and security in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, culminating in environmental and human insecurity.
Land reform and black empowerment in South Africa – lessons from Zimbabwe
The South African government can draw valuable lessons from the Zimbabwe predicament by engaging in a more cautious, yet speedy, land reform; which is essential... Read More
The impact of Zimbabwe’s economic disintegration on women and children
As we celebrate and commemorate sixteen days of activism against gender violence, it is important to note the effect turmoil in Zimbabwe is having on the... Read More
The Youth Bulge Theory – assessing its implications for South Africa
The relationship between the State and youth is a delicate matter; one that is a potential threat to peace and security in the Southern Africa. Understanding the obstacles... Read More
The Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation (CCMT) from Zimbabwe
TransConflict is pleased to showcase the work of the Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation (CCMT) from Zimbabwe, a member of the Global Coalition for... Read More
Reflecting nature in project design and implementation – part two
TransConflict is pleased to present the second part of a paper by the Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation from Zimbabwe, a member of the... Read More
Reflecting nature in project design and implementation
TransConflict is pleased to present a two-part paper by the Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation from Zimbabwe, a member of the Global Coalition for... Read More
The politics of reconciliation in Zimbabwe
A delay in establishing the constitutionally-guaranteed National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) raises profound questions about the commitment of Zimbabwe’s political elites to achieving justice... Read More
Learning from our leaders – when conflict breeds conflict
The history of violence and issues of political suppression is well known in Zimbabwe, but are these issues magnified through a process of emulation by... Read More
