IDASA Newsletters
Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 7 September 2010
This week at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books:
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This week at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books:
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
Welcome to the August 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV and AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme or have participated in one of our training courses. Options to subscribe and unsubscribe can be found on the website here...
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Welcome to the August 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV and AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme or have participated in one of our training courses. Options to subscribe and unsubscribe can be found on the website here...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 31 August 2010
The latest news and happenings from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books:
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The latest news and happenings from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books:
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Democracy in Action - August 2010
This month Archbishop Desmond Tutu opened a new artwork entitled "The Flying Arch" in Idasa's Democracy Centre - a magnificent, life sized sculpture of the Archbishop himself, which deserves to be seen. If you can't visit our Democracy Centre in person, then do look at the pictures.
Our newsletter also profiles the controversial proposed media tribunal and the civil society action around the Protection of Information Bill. If you are in Cape Town, join the campaign launch on Tuesday 31st August at 1pm at St George's Cathedral...
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This month Archbishop Desmond Tutu opened a new artwork entitled "The Flying Arch" in Idasa's Democracy Centre - a magnificent, life sized sculpture of the Archbishop himself, which deserves to be seen. If you can't visit our Democracy Centre in person, then do look at the pictures.
Our newsletter also profiles the controversial proposed media tribunal and the civil society action around the Protection of Information Bill. If you are in Cape Town, join the campaign launch on Tuesday 31st August at 1pm at St George's Cathedral...
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Democracy Centre Newsletter - 24 August 2010
This week we profile an art exhibition at our Centre; a lunchtime soapbox talk on climate change; free lunchtime music concerts next door on Fridays with the likes of Dave Ledbetter; the launch of a new South African book next week; more about the free books campaign; and some of our latest book arrivals at the Centre.
Pop in for a browse sometime, and read more about our news below.
Andreas Spath
Idasa Democracy Centre and Lobby Books
aspath@idasa.org.za
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This week we profile an art exhibition at our Centre; a lunchtime soapbox talk on climate change; free lunchtime music concerts next door on Fridays with the likes of Dave Ledbetter; the launch of a new South African book next week; more about the free books campaign; and some of our latest book arrivals at the Centre.
Pop in for a browse sometime, and read more about our news below.
Andreas Spath
Idasa Democracy Centre and Lobby Books
aspath@idasa.org.za
follow our updates here:
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GNU Watch July 2010
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the Government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided.
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This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the Government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided.
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 17 August 2010
This week at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books:
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This week at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books:
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 10 August 2010
Here’s the latest from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books.
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Here’s the latest from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books.
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 3 August 2010
Wow, what a busy and exciting week we’ve just had. Thanks to all of you who attended the events we hosted during the Jacana Jamboree. We look forward to seeing you back at the Democracy Centre and Lobby Books soon.
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Wow, what a busy and exciting week we’ve just had. Thanks to all of you who attended the events we hosted during the Jacana Jamboree. We look forward to seeing you back at the Democracy Centre and Lobby Books soon.
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Agriculture Expenditure - July 2010
Agriculture Africa newsflashes
Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French...
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Agriculture Africa newsflashes
Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
Welcome to the July 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme or have participated in one of our training courses. Options to subscribe and unsubscribe can be found on the website here...
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Welcome to the July 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme or have participated in one of our training courses. Options to subscribe and unsubscribe can be found on the website here...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 27 July 2010
It’s the Cape Town Book Fair this week and we have a number of very exciting events lined up at the Cape Town Democracy Centre in conjunction with Jacana. We also have a stand at the Fair and look forward to seeing you there.
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It’s the Cape Town Book Fair this week and we have a number of very exciting events lined up at the Cape Town Democracy Centre in conjunction with Jacana. We also have a stand at the Fair and look forward to seeing you there.
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Jacana Jamboree at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre
The Jacana Jamboree at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books
The brilliant folks at Jacana Media have put together an amazing programme of literary events to coincide with the Cape Town Book Fair. We are very excited that no fewer than five of these events will be taking place at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books at 6 Spin Street, Cape Town. You are cordially invited to all of them!
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The Jacana Jamboree at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books
The brilliant folks at Jacana Media have put together an amazing programme of literary events to coincide with the Cape Town Book Fair. We are very excited that no fewer than five of these events will be taking place at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and Lobby Books at 6 Spin Street, Cape Town. You are cordially invited to all of them!
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 20 July 2010
It’s going to be a busy and exciting two weeks at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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It’s going to be a busy and exciting two weeks at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 13 July 2010
Here’s the latest from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Here’s the latest from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 6 July 2010
News and happenings from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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News and happenings from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Agriculture Expenditure - June 2010
Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French.
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Harvests of Development in Rural Africa: The Millennium Villages After Three Years
The...
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Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French.
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Harvests of Development in Rural Africa: The Millennium Villages After Three Years
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 29 June 2010
An error crept into our earlier newsletter! Tessa Dowling’s free lunchtime talk “Thatha machance, thetha nama-millions! Take the chance, speak with millions! How to learn an African language very quickly” will be taking place this Thursday, the 1st of July (and not on the 24th of June).
We look forward to seeing you there.
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An error crept into our earlier newsletter! Tessa Dowling’s free lunchtime talk “Thatha machance, thetha nama-millions! Take the chance, speak with millions! How to learn an African language very quickly” will be taking place this Thursday, the 1st of July (and not on the 24th of June).
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 29 June 2010
Here’s this week’s news from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Here’s this week’s news from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Democracy in Action - June 2010
Vuvuzelas and football fever are sweeping across the globe with the eventful 2010 Fifa World Cup in our backyard. For many old and new fans, they are learning not only about football, but about Africa and where to place us on a map. When it all comes to an end, what will be left? A group of people and organisations are working hard to ensure that some of the excitement of 2010 is transformed into a sustainable commitment to social development...
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Vuvuzelas and football fever are sweeping across the globe with the eventful 2010 Fifa World Cup in our backyard. For many old and new fans, they are learning not only about football, but about Africa and where to place us on a map. When it all comes to an end, what will be left? A group of people and organisations are working hard to ensure that some of the excitement of 2010 is transformed into a sustainable commitment to social development...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 22 June 2010
Here’s the latest news from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Here’s the latest news from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 15 June 2010
Need a break from the soccer? Why not pop in at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre. Here are some of the things that will be happening there in the next while:
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Need a break from the soccer? Why not pop in at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre. Here are some of the things that will be happening there in the next while:
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Zim News Flash 14 June 2010
Mugabe accused of pursuing diamond fields
Attempts by President Robert Mugabe and his top aides to wrest control of controversial diamond fields in eastern Zimbabwe could have serious consequences for the peace and stability of the country, a report by a leading human rights group said on Monday...
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Mugabe accused of pursuing diamond fields
Attempts by President Robert Mugabe and his top aides to wrest control of controversial diamond fields in eastern Zimbabwe could have serious consequences for the peace and stability of the country, a report by a leading human rights group said on Monday...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
Welcome to the June 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme or have participated in one of our training courses. Options to subscribe and unsubscribe can be found on the website here...
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Welcome to the June 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme or have participated in one of our training courses. Options to subscribe and unsubscribe can be found on the website here...
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Zim News Flash 10 June 2010
Zimbabwe Farmers Union Says Violence Flares on Few Remaining White Properties
The Commercial Farmers Union said police have failed to protect farmers from invaders, even those who have court orders asserting their property rights. A union representing Zimbabwe's few remaining white commercial farmers says violence on white-owned farms is on the rise with 16 farmers attacked by suspected ZANU-PF militants within the past few days...
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Zimbabwe Farmers Union Says Violence Flares on Few Remaining White Properties
The Commercial Farmers Union said police have failed to protect farmers from invaders, even those who have court orders asserting their property rights. A union representing Zimbabwe's few remaining white commercial farmers says violence on white-owned farms is on the rise with 16 farmers attacked by suspected ZANU-PF militants within the past few days...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 8 June 2010
The latest news and happenings from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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The latest news and happenings from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre:
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The Lunchtime Soapbox - Cape Town Democracy Centre
Free Public Talks at Idasa's Cape Town Democracy Centre.
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Free Public Talks at Idasa's Cape Town Democracy Centre.
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Zim News Flash 2 June 2010
Weekend violence reported ahead of constitutional outreach
The MDC on Monday accused Zanu PF supporters of embarking on an orgy of violence against its members, in various parts of the country, including an abduction, an arson attack and a disrupted rally. In Manicaland, Makoni South MP Pishai Muchauraya was also summoned to appear in a Buhera court on Friday, for allegedly making statements that were ‘derogatory to the office of the President’, before the 2008 elections...
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Weekend violence reported ahead of constitutional outreach
The MDC on Monday accused Zanu PF supporters of embarking on an orgy of violence against its members, in various parts of the country, including an abduction, an arson attack and a disrupted rally. In Manicaland, Makoni South MP Pishai Muchauraya was also summoned to appear in a Buhera court on Friday, for allegedly making statements that were ‘derogatory to the office of the President’, before the 2008 elections...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 1 June 2010
Here’s the latest from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre.
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Here’s the latest from Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre.
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Zim News Flash 1 June 2010
Women, Politics and the Zimbabwe Crisis
In late 2009, the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) partnered with IDASA (An African Democracy Institute), the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) to conduct a survey to find out women’s views on transitional justice. Although there have been surveys done in Zimbabwe before none focused specifically on women, as they may have rather different views about the crisis, its consequences, and its resolution than the men...
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Women, Politics and the Zimbabwe Crisis
In late 2009, the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) partnered with IDASA (An African Democracy Institute), the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) to conduct a survey to find out women’s views on transitional justice. Although there have been surveys done in Zimbabwe before none focused specifically on women, as they may have rather different views about the crisis, its consequences, and its resolution than the men...
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In memory of Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert - May 2010
As tributes continue to pour in following the death of Van Zyl Slabbert on 14th May, Idasa has compiled a special edition of our Democracy in Action newsletter, to honour and acknowledge the indelible imprint that Van Zyl left on South African politics. A warm, strong, charismatic, energizing visionary, van Zyl will be sorely missed by all of us.
The Board of Idasa has agreed to establish an annual Van Zyl Slabbert Memorial Lecture to commemorate his life and work in building democracy. Contact Yvette (at ygeyer@idasa...
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As tributes continue to pour in following the death of Van Zyl Slabbert on 14th May, Idasa has compiled a special edition of our Democracy in Action newsletter, to honour and acknowledge the indelible imprint that Van Zyl left on South African politics. A warm, strong, charismatic, energizing visionary, van Zyl will be sorely missed by all of us.
The Board of Idasa has agreed to establish an annual Van Zyl Slabbert Memorial Lecture to commemorate his life and work in building democracy. Contact Yvette (at ygeyer@idasa...
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Transition Flash 28 May 2010
Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article...
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Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article...
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Zim News Flash 26 May 2010
IMF warns Zimbabwe outlook 'highly uncertain'
The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that Zimbabwe's outlook was "highly uncertain," saying economic growth would fall rapidly and banking risks would balloon without timely action. In a report after annual consultations with the authorities, the IMF said the country's external position was "precarious," with foreign debt of about 7.1 billion dollars, or 162 percent of economic output, at end-2009...
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IMF warns Zimbabwe outlook 'highly uncertain'
The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that Zimbabwe's outlook was "highly uncertain," saying economic growth would fall rapidly and banking risks would balloon without timely action. In a report after annual consultations with the authorities, the IMF said the country's external position was "precarious," with foreign debt of about 7.1 billion dollars, or 162 percent of economic output, at end-2009...
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Agriculture Expenditure - May 2010
Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French.
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Activist Budget Monitoring
Monitoring the budgets of local and national governments is...
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Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French.
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Activist Budget Monitoring
Monitoring the budgets of local and national governments is...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 25 May 2010
It’s going to be another busy week at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and we hope that you’ll be joining us for some of the events we have lined up. Here are the details…
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It’s going to be another busy week at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre and we hope that you’ll be joining us for some of the events we have lined up. Here are the details…
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Zim News Flash 25 May 2010
Zimbabwe police raid gay group offices, arrest 2
Police have arrested two members of a gay organisation after they posted a letter in their office from former San Francisco Mayor Willie Lewis Brown criticizing the Zimbabwean president's opposition to homosexuality, their lawyer said Monday. Ellen Chadehama, 34, and Ingatius Mhambi, 38, are employees of the Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) organization. They were arrested on allegations under Zimbabwe's censorship laws on Friday...
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Zimbabwe police raid gay group offices, arrest 2
Police have arrested two members of a gay organisation after they posted a letter in their office from former San Francisco Mayor Willie Lewis Brown criticizing the Zimbabwean president's opposition to homosexuality, their lawyer said Monday. Ellen Chadehama, 34, and Ingatius Mhambi, 38, are employees of the Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) organization. They were arrested on allegations under Zimbabwe's censorship laws on Friday...
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Zim News Flash 24 May 2010
Tsvangirai complains over Judge President appointment
Reports from Zimbabwe said on Sunday Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai wrote a letter of protest to President Robert Mugabe over his recent appointment of a judge who oversaw the 2008 election to head the High Court. The MDC said that George Chiweshe oversaw electoral malpractices that led to the loss of at least 200 lives. Tsvangirai wants an urgent meeting with the president this week. The Standard newspaper said he wrote a letter of complaint...
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Tsvangirai complains over Judge President appointment
Reports from Zimbabwe said on Sunday Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai wrote a letter of protest to President Robert Mugabe over his recent appointment of a judge who oversaw the 2008 election to head the High Court. The MDC said that George Chiweshe oversaw electoral malpractices that led to the loss of at least 200 lives. Tsvangirai wants an urgent meeting with the president this week. The Standard newspaper said he wrote a letter of complaint...
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Cape Town Memorial Service for Dr. Frederik van Zyl
Cape Town Memorial Service for
Dr Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert on Wednesday 26 May
Idasa and the Open Society Foundation for South Africa invite the citizens of Cape Town to a memorial service for one of South Africa’s most visionary political leaders, political analyst Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert, who died on Friday 14 May.
Join us in paying respects to a man who played a critical role in South Africa’s transition to democracy and made an enormous contribution to democracy globally...
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Cape Town Memorial Service for
Dr Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert on Wednesday 26 May
Idasa and the Open Society Foundation for South Africa invite the citizens of Cape Town to a memorial service for one of South Africa’s most visionary political leaders, political analyst Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert, who died on Friday 14 May.
Join us in paying respects to a man who played a critical role in South Africa’s transition to democracy and made an enormous contribution to democracy globally...
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Zim News Flash 21 May 2010
New Furor in Zimbabwe Unity Gov't as President Mugabe Unilaterally Names Judges
President Mugabe swore in former High Court Judge President Rita Makarau as a Supreme Court justice, replacing her as top High Court justice with George Chiweshe, former chairman of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission...
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New Furor in Zimbabwe Unity Gov't as President Mugabe Unilaterally Names Judges
President Mugabe swore in former High Court Judge President Rita Makarau as a Supreme Court justice, replacing her as top High Court justice with George Chiweshe, former chairman of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission...
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Zim News Flash 20 May 2010
Zimbabwe Home Affairs Official Disclaims Move to Ban Protests During World Cup
Sources said Home Affairs Co-Minister Giles Mutsekwa and Kembo Mohadi agreed last week to ban protests during the forthcoming World Cup in South Africa, and issued a directive to senior police officials to that effect. Zimbabwean Co-Minister of Home Affairs Giles Mutsekwa on Wednesday denied reports that his ministry has moved to ban demonstrations and protests until after the World Cup of soccer in South Africa is over...
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Zimbabwe Home Affairs Official Disclaims Move to Ban Protests During World Cup
Sources said Home Affairs Co-Minister Giles Mutsekwa and Kembo Mohadi agreed last week to ban protests during the forthcoming World Cup in South Africa, and issued a directive to senior police officials to that effect. Zimbabwean Co-Minister of Home Affairs Giles Mutsekwa on Wednesday denied reports that his ministry has moved to ban demonstrations and protests until after the World Cup of soccer in South Africa is over...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch April 2010
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the IG of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009, there may at times be...
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This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the IG of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009, there may at times be...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch April 2010
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the IG of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009, there may at times be...
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This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the IG of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009, there may at times be...
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Transition Flash 14 May 2010
Transition Flash 14 May 2010
Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article...
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Transition Flash 14 May 2010
Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article...
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Zim News Flash 13 May 2010
Political Tensions Rise in Zimbabwe as Attorney General Appeals Bennett Acquittal
President Mugabe has refused since 2009 to administer Bennett's oath of office as deputy agriculture minister, saying he had to be cleared of the charges, but now ZANU-PF hardliners say Bennett can have no role in government...
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Political Tensions Rise in Zimbabwe as Attorney General Appeals Bennett Acquittal
President Mugabe has refused since 2009 to administer Bennett's oath of office as deputy agriculture minister, saying he had to be cleared of the charges, but now ZANU-PF hardliners say Bennett can have no role in government...
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Launch of Peter Alegi's latest book - African Soccerscapes
Please join us at Lobby Books for the launch of Peter Alegi’s latest book:
AFRICAN SOCCERSCAPES: HOW A CONTINENT CHANGED THE WORLD’S GAME
Peter will be in conversation with a Guest of Honour.
Date: Friday 21st May
Time: 5:00 for 5:30
Light Snacks and Refreshments will be served
Venue: Lobby Books Cape
Town Democracy Center, 6 Spin Street,
op Church Square, Cape Town
Contact: Andreas Spath at aspath@idasa.org...
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Please join us at Lobby Books for the launch of Peter Alegi’s latest book:
AFRICAN SOCCERSCAPES: HOW A CONTINENT CHANGED THE WORLD’S GAME
Peter will be in conversation with a Guest of Honour.
Date: Friday 21st May
Time: 5:00 for 5:30
Light Snacks and Refreshments will be served
Venue: Lobby Books Cape
Town Democracy Center, 6 Spin Street,
op Church Square, Cape Town
Contact: Andreas Spath at aspath@idasa.org...
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Zim News Flash 12 May 2010
Mugabe 'not obliged' to appoint Bennett
A senior member of President Robert Mugabe's party says there is "no constitutional" provision forcing the ageing leader to appoint Roy Bennett as Zimbabwe's deputy agriculture minister. Zanu-PF's secretary for security, Emmerson Mnangagwa, said yesterday that Mugabe was under no obligation to make the long-awaited appointment. His remarks, a day after Bennett was acquitted by the Harare High Court of terror charges, mark the first signs that Mugabe was not likely to stick to his word...
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Mugabe 'not obliged' to appoint Bennett
A senior member of President Robert Mugabe's party says there is "no constitutional" provision forcing the ageing leader to appoint Roy Bennett as Zimbabwe's deputy agriculture minister. Zanu-PF's secretary for security, Emmerson Mnangagwa, said yesterday that Mugabe was under no obligation to make the long-awaited appointment. His remarks, a day after Bennett was acquitted by the Harare High Court of terror charges, mark the first signs that Mugabe was not likely to stick to his word...
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Capacity Development for Local Governance - Update 12 May 2010
Service delivery protests and a focus on next year's local elections have been the backdrop of an Idasa project in 23 municipalities in four of South Africa's nine provinces. Marece Wenhold of Idasa's Local Government Unit looks at the implementation of the Citizen Report Card in 2 400 households in these municipalites and contemplates the next phase of the project.
This project update comes as the project is at the juncture between the preparatory and assessment phases. The preparatory phase...
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Service delivery protests and a focus on next year's local elections have been the backdrop of an Idasa project in 23 municipalities in four of South Africa's nine provinces. Marece Wenhold of Idasa's Local Government Unit looks at the implementation of the Citizen Report Card in 2 400 households in these municipalites and contemplates the next phase of the project.
This project update comes as the project is at the juncture between the preparatory and assessment phases. The preparatory phase...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 11 May 2010
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Zim News Flash 11 May 2010
Zimbabwe Court Clears PM Tsvangirai Aide Bennett in Controversial Treason Case
A Zimbabwean High Court Judge on Monday acquitted Roy Bennett, treasurer of the Movement for Democratic Change formation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, of charges he conspired to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's former government in 2006, paving the way for him to be sworn in as deputy agriculture minister...
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Zimbabwe Court Clears PM Tsvangirai Aide Bennett in Controversial Treason Case
A Zimbabwean High Court Judge on Monday acquitted Roy Bennett, treasurer of the Movement for Democratic Change formation of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, of charges he conspired to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's former government in 2006, paving the way for him to be sworn in as deputy agriculture minister...
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Zim News Flash 7 May 2010
Zimbabwe leaders unite over sanctions
Zimbabwe's three leading figures have condemned international sanctions on the country at a World Economic Forum conference in Tanzania. In a rare show of unity, President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputy Arthur Mutambara appealed for investment. Only Mr Tsvangirai had been expected to represent Zimbabwe at the forum in Dar es Salaam. But President Mugabe and Mr Mutambara made a surprise appearance...
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Zimbabwe leaders unite over sanctions
Zimbabwe's three leading figures have condemned international sanctions on the country at a World Economic Forum conference in Tanzania. In a rare show of unity, President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputy Arthur Mutambara appealed for investment. Only Mr Tsvangirai had been expected to represent Zimbabwe at the forum in Dar es Salaam. But President Mugabe and Mr Mutambara made a surprise appearance...
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Zim News Flash 6 May 2010
Zimbabwe's President, PM worlds apart in Tanzania
Zimbabwe's president and prime minister may both be in Tanzania this week, but they didn't even share a flight to get there. The agendas of the longtime rivals are worlds apart too, raising more questions about their struggling coalition government. President Robert Mugabe was attending a meeting Wednesday to combat Western "neocolonialism," while Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai sought investment in Zimbabwe's ailing economy from Western business leaders and international agencies...
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Zimbabwe's President, PM worlds apart in Tanzania
Zimbabwe's president and prime minister may both be in Tanzania this week, but they didn't even share a flight to get there. The agendas of the longtime rivals are worlds apart too, raising more questions about their struggling coalition government. President Robert Mugabe was attending a meeting Wednesday to combat Western "neocolonialism," while Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai sought investment in Zimbabwe's ailing economy from Western business leaders and international agencies...
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Zim News Flash 5 May 2010
Feingold Statement Upon Introducing New Legislation on Zimbabwe
Mr. President, today I am pleased to introduce the Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act with Senator Isakson and Senator Kerry. This legislation aims to update U.S. policy and to provide the necessary direction and flexibility for the United States to proactively push for democracy and economic recovery in Zimbabwe. In September 2008, the parties in Zimbabwe signed the Global Political Agreement, the GPA, and...
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Feingold Statement Upon Introducing New Legislation on Zimbabwe
Mr. President, today I am pleased to introduce the Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act with Senator Isakson and Senator Kerry. This legislation aims to update U.S. policy and to provide the necessary direction and flexibility for the United States to proactively push for democracy and economic recovery in Zimbabwe. In September 2008, the parties in Zimbabwe signed the Global Political Agreement, the GPA, and...
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Cape Town Democracy Centre - Newsletter 4 May 2010
Welcome to the first of our weekly newsletter which will keep you up to speed with what’s happening at Idasa’s Cape Town Democracy Centre.
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Zim News Flash 3 May 2010
South Africa Presses Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Leaders to Revive Stalled Talks
President Jacob Zuma's facilitators were said to have expressed disappointment following their meetings with President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara. Following pressure from South African facilitators this week, principals in Zimbabwe's unity government were expected to resume discussions soon aimed at resolving the many issues troubling their power-sharing arrangement...
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South Africa Presses Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Leaders to Revive Stalled Talks
President Jacob Zuma's facilitators were said to have expressed disappointment following their meetings with President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara. Following pressure from South African facilitators this week, principals in Zimbabwe's unity government were expected to resume discussions soon aimed at resolving the many issues troubling their power-sharing arrangement...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
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Transition Flash 30 April 2010
Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
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Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
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Local Governance Barometer
Welcome to the first issue of Idasa's Local Governance Barometer, a product of our Political Governance Programme.
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Zim News Flash 29 April 2010
South African Facilitators Due Back in Zimbabwe for Another Round of Mediation
South African facilitators were due back in Zimbabwe on Thursday to resume mediation between ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change, hoping to achieve a meeting of the minds on the various issues troubling the power-sharing government. Facilitation team member Lindiwe Zulu, a foreign policy adviser to President Jacob Zuma, said her team will meet with the three unity government principals to relaunch the mediation process...
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South African Facilitators Due Back in Zimbabwe for Another Round of Mediation
South African facilitators were due back in Zimbabwe on Thursday to resume mediation between ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change, hoping to achieve a meeting of the minds on the various issues troubling the power-sharing government. Facilitation team member Lindiwe Zulu, a foreign policy adviser to President Jacob Zuma, said her team will meet with the three unity government principals to relaunch the mediation process...
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Agriculture Expenditure - April 2010
Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French...
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Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
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Zim News Flash 23 April 2010
Iceland volcano ash forces cancellation of EU-Zimbabwe talks
Fresh talks on mending relations between the inclusive government and the European Union have been postponed to a later date, owing to the closure of air space in most European countries.
The six-day airspace shutdown forced the Zimbabwe delegation, which was due in Brussels on Tuesday, to seek alternatives dates. The objective of the trip was to ‘re-engage’ the EU on various issues, including the targeted sanctions against Robert Mugabe and over 200 allies from ZANU PF...
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Iceland volcano ash forces cancellation of EU-Zimbabwe talks
Fresh talks on mending relations between the inclusive government and the European Union have been postponed to a later date, owing to the closure of air space in most European countries.
The six-day airspace shutdown forced the Zimbabwe delegation, which was due in Brussels on Tuesday, to seek alternatives dates. The objective of the trip was to ‘re-engage’ the EU on various issues, including the targeted sanctions against Robert Mugabe and over 200 allies from ZANU PF...
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Zim News Flash 22 April 2010
Zimbabwe whistleblowers arrested
The mayor of Harare and eight councillors are to face trial for criminal defamation of a tycoon loyal to President Robert Mugabe, a court ordered on Wednesday. The move comes after the council had urged that businessman Phillip Chiyangwa be prosecuted for corruption over massive land deals in the city...
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Zimbabwe whistleblowers arrested
The mayor of Harare and eight councillors are to face trial for criminal defamation of a tycoon loyal to President Robert Mugabe, a court ordered on Wednesday. The move comes after the council had urged that businessman Phillip Chiyangwa be prosecuted for corruption over massive land deals in the city...
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Transition Flash 21 April 2010
Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article...
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Our unit aims to release a transition flash monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article...
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Zim News Flash 21 April 2010
Zimbabwe says foreign firm takeovers start with mines
Zimbabwe's controversial policy of transferring majority control of foreign-owned firms to black Zimbabweans will begin in the key mining sector, a minister said on Tuesday. Under regulations which took effect on March 1, the companies must submit plans to show how they will sell 51 percent of their shares to black Zimbabweans within five years. The laws have divided the fragile unity government formed last year by Mugabe and Prime Minister...
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Zimbabwe says foreign firm takeovers start with mines
Zimbabwe's controversial policy of transferring majority control of foreign-owned firms to black Zimbabweans will begin in the key mining sector, a minister said on Tuesday. Under regulations which took effect on March 1, the companies must submit plans to show how they will sell 51 percent of their shares to black Zimbabweans within five years. The laws have divided the fragile unity government formed last year by Mugabe and Prime Minister...
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Zim News Flash 20 April 2010
Zimbabwe's 30th birthday: how did Robert Mugabe turn hope into misery?
"If yesterday I fought as an enemy, today you have become a friend. If yesterday you hated me, today you cannot avoid the love that binds you to me and me to you." With these words, Robert Mugabe sought to reassure white and black alike on the eve of his swearing-in as prime minister of the newly independent and internationally recognised state of Zimbabwe, exactly 30 years ago today...
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Zimbabwe's 30th birthday: how did Robert Mugabe turn hope into misery?
"If yesterday I fought as an enemy, today you have become a friend. If yesterday you hated me, today you cannot avoid the love that binds you to me and me to you." With these words, Robert Mugabe sought to reassure white and black alike on the eve of his swearing-in as prime minister of the newly independent and internationally recognised state of Zimbabwe, exactly 30 years ago today...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch March 2010
GNU Watch March 2010
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the IG of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009,...
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GNU Watch March 2010
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the IG of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009,...
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Zim News Flash 14 April 2010
Zimbabwe puts brakes on indigenisation law: official
Zimbabwe's government has withdrawn a controversial law that would have seen foreign firms forced to cede 51 percent of their shares to locals, an official said Tuesday. Speaking after a cabinet meeting Tuesday, a spokesman for Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said the government had declared the so-called indigenisation law "null and void". "Cabinet is directed that the directives as announced in the law are null and void," James Maridadi told AFP...
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Zimbabwe puts brakes on indigenisation law: official
Zimbabwe's government has withdrawn a controversial law that would have seen foreign firms forced to cede 51 percent of their shares to locals, an official said Tuesday. Speaking after a cabinet meeting Tuesday, a spokesman for Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said the government had declared the so-called indigenisation law "null and void". "Cabinet is directed that the directives as announced in the law are null and void," James Maridadi told AFP...
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Zim News Flash 9 April 2010
We must follow Zimbabwe model – ANCYL
ANC Youth League Statement On The Visit To And Lessons From Zimbabwe
The African National Congress Youth League visited Zimbabwe from the 2nd to the 5th of April 2010. The visit was meant to build and consolidate working relations between ZANU PF Youth League and the ANC Youth League, which constitute youth wings of former liberation movements in Southern Africa...
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We must follow Zimbabwe model – ANCYL
ANC Youth League Statement On The Visit To And Lessons From Zimbabwe
The African National Congress Youth League visited Zimbabwe from the 2nd to the 5th of April 2010. The visit was meant to build and consolidate working relations between ZANU PF Youth League and the ANC Youth League, which constitute youth wings of former liberation movements in Southern Africa...
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Zim News Flash 8 April 2010
Zimbabweans live in abject poverty: UNICEF
An estimated 78 percent of Zimbabweans are “absolutely poor” a UNICEF report said on Wednesday, in yet another reminder to the country’s ruling coalition to stop bickering and cooperate to rebuild the economy to end mass poverty brought by years of recession and political strife...
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Zimbabweans live in abject poverty: UNICEF
An estimated 78 percent of Zimbabweans are “absolutely poor” a UNICEF report said on Wednesday, in yet another reminder to the country’s ruling coalition to stop bickering and cooperate to rebuild the economy to end mass poverty brought by years of recession and political strife...
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Zim News Flash 7 April 2010
Zimbabwe's Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Legislation
Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about Zimbabwe's Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Legislation but (quite rightly) were to Afraid to Ask. By Derek Matyszak, Research and Advocacy Unit, Zimbabwe
Zuma's credibility eroded in Zim
President Jacob Zuma announced the deadline at the end of his "successful" three-day visit to Zimbabwe during which he met the three protagonists in that country's political conflict...
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Zimbabwe's Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Legislation
Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about Zimbabwe's Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Legislation but (quite rightly) were to Afraid to Ask. By Derek Matyszak, Research and Advocacy Unit, Zimbabwe
Zuma's credibility eroded in Zim
President Jacob Zuma announced the deadline at the end of his "successful" three-day visit to Zimbabwe during which he met the three protagonists in that country's political conflict...
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Zim News Flash 6 April 2010
No end in sight for deadlock
Zimbabwe faced another deadlock this week after inter-party negotiations were abandoned only two weeks after President Jacob Zuma boasted they have reached a 'package of agreements'. Negotiators prepared a report late on Wednesday afternoon explaining the latest deadlock to Zuma. But Pretoria stated earlier it will not accept such a report if parties fail to incorporate Zuma's agreement package. Zuma as mediator will now have to go empty handed to Armando Guebuza, Mozambican...
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No end in sight for deadlock
Zimbabwe faced another deadlock this week after inter-party negotiations were abandoned only two weeks after President Jacob Zuma boasted they have reached a 'package of agreements'. Negotiators prepared a report late on Wednesday afternoon explaining the latest deadlock to Zuma. But Pretoria stated earlier it will not accept such a report if parties fail to incorporate Zuma's agreement package. Zuma as mediator will now have to go empty handed to Armando Guebuza, Mozambican...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
Welcome to the March 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme or have participated in one of our training courses. Options to subscribe and unsubscribe can be found on the website here...
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Welcome to the March 2010 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
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Zim News Flash 30 March 2010
ANCYL and Zanu-PF get cosy
Julius Malema says he will raise nationalisation of the mines and the Zanu-PF youth's alleged election brutality when he meets his Zimbabwean counterparts this weekend. The ANC Youth League president, who is leading an eight-person delegation to Harare on Friday, said the mission was to defend the gains made by liberation movements in Africa...
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ANCYL and Zanu-PF get cosy
Julius Malema says he will raise nationalisation of the mines and the Zanu-PF youth's alleged election brutality when he meets his Zimbabwean counterparts this weekend. The ANC Youth League president, who is leading an eight-person delegation to Harare on Friday, said the mission was to defend the gains made by liberation movements in Africa...
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Agriculture Expenditure - March 2010
Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French...
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Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation.
If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog.
You can also view these newsflashes in Portugese and French...
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Zim News Flash 25 March 2010
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti Said Unscathed Following Road Collision
Biti, secretary general of the MDC grouping of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, was to be released late Wednesday from a private hospital in Harare where he was under observation for possible chest injuries from air bag deployment. Zimbabwean Finance Minister Tendai Biti escaped serious injury late Tuesday when the vehicle in which he was traveling from Chegutu to Harare was forced off the road by a truck that veered...
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Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti Said Unscathed Following Road Collision
Biti, secretary general of the MDC grouping of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, was to be released late Wednesday from a private hospital in Harare where he was under observation for possible chest injuries from air bag deployment. Zimbabwean Finance Minister Tendai Biti escaped serious injury late Tuesday when the vehicle in which he was traveling from Chegutu to Harare was forced off the road by a truck that veered...
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Zim News Flash 24 March 2010
15 MDC supporters, including pregnant woman, under arrest
David Chimhini, the MDC-T MP for Mutasa North, has said politically motivated violence and partisan policing are getting worse in his constituency. 15 MDC supporters, including a heavily pregnant woman, are in police custody for singing while marching past a ZANU PF gathering.
10 of the people are in their second week in Mutare remand prison. They are expected to be brought to court on March 24th. The MP said the MDC supporters have yet...
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15 MDC supporters, including pregnant woman, under arrest
David Chimhini, the MDC-T MP for Mutasa North, has said politically motivated violence and partisan policing are getting worse in his constituency. 15 MDC supporters, including a heavily pregnant woman, are in police custody for singing while marching past a ZANU PF gathering.
10 of the people are in their second week in Mutare remand prison. They are expected to be brought to court on March 24th. The MP said the MDC supporters have yet...
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Zim News Flash 23 March 2010
Mutambara says talk of elections for next year is ‘misplaced’
Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has ‘spiced up’ a one day retreat for ministers and parliamentarians, saying talk about holding elections next year were misplaced. Mutambara said that if elections are held next year they would likely produce more people like him, who got into government through the backdoor, as a result of fraudulent elections. The Deputy Prime Minister was giving his closing remarks at a retreat convened by Prime...
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Mutambara says talk of elections for next year is ‘misplaced’
Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has ‘spiced up’ a one day retreat for ministers and parliamentarians, saying talk about holding elections next year were misplaced. Mutambara said that if elections are held next year they would likely produce more people like him, who got into government through the backdoor, as a result of fraudulent elections. The Deputy Prime Minister was giving his closing remarks at a retreat convened by Prime...
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Zim News Flash 22 March 2010
Mugabe to Restore MDC Ministers' Mandates
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday said it was encouraged by South African President Jacob Zuma's intervention, which saw the parties agreeing to a "package of measures". Zuma, who was in the country between Tuesday and Thursday, announced that the two MDC formations and Zanu PF had reached consensus on a number of issues threatening the one-year-old inclusive government...
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Mugabe to Restore MDC Ministers' Mandates
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday said it was encouraged by South African President Jacob Zuma's intervention, which saw the parties agreeing to a "package of measures". Zuma, who was in the country between Tuesday and Thursday, announced that the two MDC formations and Zanu PF had reached consensus on a number of issues threatening the one-year-old inclusive government...
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Zim News Flash 18 March 2010
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South Africa’s Zuma Missed Opportunity to Resolve Zimbabwe Crisis, Says an Analyst
A political analyst says South African President Jacob Zuma did not put enough pressure to ensure President Robert Mugabe resolves the ongoing stalemate in Zimbabwe’s coalition government. Rejoice Ngwenya said President Zuma missed a great opportunity to resolve the ongoing crisis as he ends a three-day official visit to Zimbabwe Thursday...
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South Africa’s Zuma Missed Opportunity to Resolve Zimbabwe Crisis, Says an Analyst
A political analyst says South African President Jacob Zuma did not put enough pressure to ensure President Robert Mugabe resolves the ongoing stalemate in Zimbabwe’s coalition government. Rejoice Ngwenya said President Zuma missed a great opportunity to resolve the ongoing crisis as he ends a three-day official visit to Zimbabwe Thursday...
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Zim News Flash 17 March 2010
S. African President Jacob Zuma Launches Latest Mediation Effort in Zimbabwe
South African President Jacob Zuma flew into Harare on Tuesday to launch a mission that some say looks impossible – reconciling the feuding parties in Zimbabwe's inclusive government.
The atmosphere at Harare International Airport was not particularly encouraging when Mr. Zuma arrived - some activists of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s former ruling ZANU-PF party greeted President Zuma with party songs denigrating...
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S. African President Jacob Zuma Launches Latest Mediation Effort in Zimbabwe
South African President Jacob Zuma flew into Harare on Tuesday to launch a mission that some say looks impossible – reconciling the feuding parties in Zimbabwe's inclusive government.
The atmosphere at Harare International Airport was not particularly encouraging when Mr. Zuma arrived - some activists of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s former ruling ZANU-PF party greeted President Zuma with party songs denigrating...
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Transition Flash
Our unit hopes to release a transition flash bi-monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article.
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Our unit hopes to release a transition flash bi-monthly to give a brief overview of events unfolding in the countries that we currently focus on – Burundi, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The aim is to either profile significant news on the country in question or use the flash to highlight work being done to strengthen and support democratic change in the country in question.
Please click on the links to read the full article.
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Zim News Flash 10 March 2010
Zim stock market feels pressure from new indigenisation laws
In Zimbabwe, the effects of new indigenisation regulations are already being felt on the stock exchange. The stock exchange is trading at some of its lowest levels since the unity government was formed in February 2009. The main industrial index has shed 20 percent since the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment regulations were gazetted in February. Trading has now reached some of the lowest levels in the last 13 months. The law forces...
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Zim stock market feels pressure from new indigenisation laws
In Zimbabwe, the effects of new indigenisation regulations are already being felt on the stock exchange. The stock exchange is trading at some of its lowest levels since the unity government was formed in February 2009. The main industrial index has shed 20 percent since the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment regulations were gazetted in February. Trading has now reached some of the lowest levels in the last 13 months. The law forces...
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Zim News Flash 9 March 2010
Mugabe's ZANU-PF Deals Serious Blow To Unity Government
Zimbabwe's unity government has suffered its worst blow since its formation a year ago, according to the Movement for Democratic Change and several Zimbabwean political analysts and commentators. President Robert Mugabe has stripped effective power from three ministries, and assigned them to ZANU-PF ministers. University of Zimbabwe political scientist Eldred Masungure says the move stripping power from three MDC ministries was a "unilateralist"...
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Mugabe's ZANU-PF Deals Serious Blow To Unity Government
Zimbabwe's unity government has suffered its worst blow since its formation a year ago, according to the Movement for Democratic Change and several Zimbabwean political analysts and commentators. President Robert Mugabe has stripped effective power from three ministries, and assigned them to ZANU-PF ministers. University of Zimbabwe political scientist Eldred Masungure says the move stripping power from three MDC ministries was a "unilateralist"...
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Zim News Flash 8 March 2010
Zimbabwe PM announces re-election bid
Zimbabwe's top two politicians are looking ahead to the elections that will end their uneasy governing partnership. At a rally Sunday in Harare, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said he would run in presidential elections expected next year. He also called for African peacekeepers to protect voters in a country where politics has long been dogged by violence and fraud blamed on President Robert Mugabe's supporters. Mugabe hinted last week that he would run for re-election...
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Zimbabwe PM announces re-election bid
Zimbabwe's top two politicians are looking ahead to the elections that will end their uneasy governing partnership. At a rally Sunday in Harare, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said he would run in presidential elections expected next year. He also called for African peacekeepers to protect voters in a country where politics has long been dogged by violence and fraud blamed on President Robert Mugabe's supporters. Mugabe hinted last week that he would run for re-election...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch February 2010
Please Click Here to download the February 2010 GNU Watch
The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009, there may at times be references to activities or events that took place in previous months...
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Please Click Here to download the February 2010 GNU Watch
The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April 2009, there may at times be references to activities or events that took place in previous months...
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Capacity Development for Local Governance - Update 9 March 2010
Citizen protests in various municipalities all over the country are not only an expression of their dissatisfaction with the quality of service delivery. They also demonstrate the frustration of citizens with the poor quality of governance in these municipalities because of:
Lack of responsiveness, transparency and accountability (including the mismanagement of funds) by local government;
Poor communication between local government and citizens;
Absence of real engagement by citizens in decision-making at local and provincial level...
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Citizen protests in various municipalities all over the country are not only an expression of their dissatisfaction with the quality of service delivery. They also demonstrate the frustration of citizens with the poor quality of governance in these municipalities because of:
Lack of responsiveness, transparency and accountability (including the mismanagement of funds) by local government;
Poor communication between local government and citizens;
Absence of real engagement by citizens in decision-making at local and provincial level...
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Capacity Development for Local Governance - Update 25 March 2010
Idasa's Capacity Development for Local Governance (CDLG) project started during May 2009 with the aim of building the capacity of fifty South African municipalities to ensure sustainable service delivery, provide democratic and accountable governance, and encourage the involvement of communities and civil society organisations (CSOs) in local governance.
This project update brings you the latest news from this project...
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Idasa's Capacity Development for Local Governance (CDLG) project started during May 2009 with the aim of building the capacity of fifty South African municipalities to ensure sustainable service delivery, provide democratic and accountable governance, and encourage the involvement of communities and civil society organisations (CSOs) in local governance.
This project update brings you the latest news from this project...
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Zim News Flash 26 February 2010
South Africa's Zuma to Lobby British Authorities on Zimbabwe Sanctions
Mr. Mugabe's Zanu PF party has said it will make no concessions on outstanding issues related to the Global Political Agreement for power sharing in the Southern African country until Western targeted travel and financial restrictions have been lifted. South African President Jacob Zuma heads next week to Britain where he will lobby not only the government but Queen Elizabeth to lift sanctions on Zimbabwean President Robert...
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South Africa's Zuma to Lobby British Authorities on Zimbabwe Sanctions
Mr. Mugabe's Zanu PF party has said it will make no concessions on outstanding issues related to the Global Political Agreement for power sharing in the Southern African country until Western targeted travel and financial restrictions have been lifted. South African President Jacob Zuma heads next week to Britain where he will lobby not only the government but Queen Elizabeth to lift sanctions on Zimbabwean President Robert...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
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Zim News Flash 22 February 2010
Robert Mugabe, the world’s oldest head of state, shows his age at 86
Robert Mugabe turned 86 yesterday — and after 30 years of his clinging to power, doubts are being expressed about his ability to continue as President of Zimbabwe. Visitors who spoke to the world’s oldest head of state this month say that he can no longer carry on a conversation without nodding off after a few minutes, and has to be woken repeatedly...
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Robert Mugabe, the world’s oldest head of state, shows his age at 86
Robert Mugabe turned 86 yesterday — and after 30 years of his clinging to power, doubts are being expressed about his ability to continue as President of Zimbabwe. Visitors who spoke to the world’s oldest head of state this month say that he can no longer carry on a conversation without nodding off after a few minutes, and has to be woken repeatedly...
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Agriculture Expenditure - February 2010
Welcome to the monthly newsflash of Idasa's Agriculture Expenditure Project, highlighting useful articles about Agriculture in Africa, including a focus on policy and small farmer participation. If you have comments or articles, post them on our blog - http://www.agricultureafrica.wordpress.com/.
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Keeping Wetlands from Becoming Wastelands
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Keeping Wetlands from Becoming Wastelands
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Zim News Flash 19 February 2010
World Cup may trigger early general election in Zimbabwe
MDC hopes to use global spotlight on South Africa to ensure Robert Mugabe (pictured) runs a fair and non-violent poll. Opponents of President Robert Mugabe have demanded early elections in Zimbabwe, timed to coincide with the World Cup being staged in neighbouring South Africa.The demand by the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) came as talks to extend the lifespan of the year-old unity government ended in deadlock last week...
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World Cup may trigger early general election in Zimbabwe
MDC hopes to use global spotlight on South Africa to ensure Robert Mugabe (pictured) runs a fair and non-violent poll. Opponents of President Robert Mugabe have demanded early elections in Zimbabwe, timed to coincide with the World Cup being staged in neighbouring South Africa.The demand by the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) came as talks to extend the lifespan of the year-old unity government ended in deadlock last week...
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Zim News Flash 18 February 2010
National healing elusive, as torture bases re-emerge
The signing of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) by Zanu (PF) and two formations of the MDC last February not only brought hope but relief to many Zimbabweans who had been living in fear of their lives due to political violence. The three political parties quickly set up a national healing ministry, headed by top officials from the three parties, to spearhead a national healing process and promote re-building of the country hit by political strife and economic decline for a decade...
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National healing elusive, as torture bases re-emerge
The signing of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) by Zanu (PF) and two formations of the MDC last February not only brought hope but relief to many Zimbabweans who had been living in fear of their lives due to political violence. The three political parties quickly set up a national healing ministry, headed by top officials from the three parties, to spearhead a national healing process and promote re-building of the country hit by political strife and economic decline for a decade...
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Zim News Flash 17 February 2010
EU Extends Zimbabwe Sanctions For Another Year
The European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe for another 12 months, citing a lack of progress in implementing a power-sharing accord. A unity government formed last year between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the opposition, is beset by trouble, with no agreement over how to share executive power. The pair struck a power-sharing deal in 2008 that was supposed to end a crisis aggravated by disputed elections,...
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EU Extends Zimbabwe Sanctions For Another Year
The European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe for another 12 months, citing a lack of progress in implementing a power-sharing accord. A unity government formed last year between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the opposition, is beset by trouble, with no agreement over how to share executive power. The pair struck a power-sharing deal in 2008 that was supposed to end a crisis aggravated by disputed elections,...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch January 2010
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Zim News Flash 11 February 2010
The polarised lives of Zimbabwe's rich and poor
It has been a year since President Robert Mugabe swore in his former political rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, as Prime Minister and the two agreed to a series of conditions enshrined in the Global Political Agreement and to work on a new constitution which would pave the way to free and fair elections. So what has been achieved? "The inclusive government has bought peace and there is food in the shops," Julius, a 35-year-old teacher said. "Anytime you...
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The polarised lives of Zimbabwe's rich and poor
It has been a year since President Robert Mugabe swore in his former political rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, as Prime Minister and the two agreed to a series of conditions enshrined in the Global Political Agreement and to work on a new constitution which would pave the way to free and fair elections. So what has been achieved? "The inclusive government has bought peace and there is food in the shops," Julius, a 35-year-old teacher said. "Anytime you...
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Zim News Flash 10 February 2010
Talks remain deadlocked as negotiations enter day two
The latest negotiations between the political parties in the coalition government entered day two with still no progress. The talks resumed on Monday after a break of over two weeks. There is a media blackout on the sensitive proceeding stalling the full implementation of the Global Political Agreement, signed in September 2008. But sources close to the talks said there is still no movement on the fundamental issues in dispute...
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Talks remain deadlocked as negotiations enter day two
The latest negotiations between the political parties in the coalition government entered day two with still no progress. The talks resumed on Monday after a break of over two weeks. There is a media blackout on the sensitive proceeding stalling the full implementation of the Global Political Agreement, signed in September 2008. But sources close to the talks said there is still no movement on the fundamental issues in dispute...
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Zim News Flash 9 February 2010
Trusty appointees for Zimbabwe's key commissions
Among the fractious paralysis of Zimbabwe's unity government - with increased arrests of Movement for Democratic Change supporters, continued selective prosecutions, and attempts by Zanu-PF to strip Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of the few powers he has - there has been a glimmer of good news.
The chairmen of the key human rights and electoral commissions have been announced, and both appointees have good local and international records. Professor...
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Trusty appointees for Zimbabwe's key commissions
Among the fractious paralysis of Zimbabwe's unity government - with increased arrests of Movement for Democratic Change supporters, continued selective prosecutions, and attempts by Zanu-PF to strip Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of the few powers he has - there has been a glimmer of good news.
The chairmen of the key human rights and electoral commissions have been announced, and both appointees have good local and international records. Professor...
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Zim News Flash 8 February 2010
Zuma team due in Harare today
South African mediators are expected to meet negotiators from Zimbabwe’s squabbling coalition partners on Monday ahead of resumption of talks to resolve a raft of differences and outstanding issues threatening the stability of the Harare unity government...
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Zuma team due in Harare today
South African mediators are expected to meet negotiators from Zimbabwe’s squabbling coalition partners on Monday ahead of resumption of talks to resolve a raft of differences and outstanding issues threatening the stability of the Harare unity government...
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Zim News Flash 5 February 2010
Zimbabwe stalemate persists
One year of Zimbabwe's unity government and the parties are still nowhere near unified. Just one week before its first anniversary and Zimbabwe's unity government is on the rocks again. Zanu-PF has refused to agree to any further reforms until the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) calls for an end to sanctions against President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle, which prompted the MDC to challenge the president to end the partnership and call for an election...
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Zimbabwe stalemate persists
One year of Zimbabwe's unity government and the parties are still nowhere near unified. Just one week before its first anniversary and Zimbabwe's unity government is on the rocks again. Zanu-PF has refused to agree to any further reforms until the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) calls for an end to sanctions against President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle, which prompted the MDC to challenge the president to end the partnership and call for an election...
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Zim News Flash 4 February 2010
Harare Judge Rules E-Mails Can Be Used as Evidence in Bennett Case
Justice Chinembiri Bhunu said the e-mail purported to come from the laptop computer of the prosecution's star witness Michael Peter Hitschmann's can be used as evidence in senior Movement for Democratic Change politician Roy Bennett's sedition trial. The prosecution alleges Bennett paid Hitschmann, an arms dealer, to buy weapons to assassinate Zimbabwe government officials.
Bennett is deputy Minister of Agriculture-designate but...
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Harare Judge Rules E-Mails Can Be Used as Evidence in Bennett Case
Justice Chinembiri Bhunu said the e-mail purported to come from the laptop computer of the prosecution's star witness Michael Peter Hitschmann's can be used as evidence in senior Movement for Democratic Change politician Roy Bennett's sedition trial. The prosecution alleges Bennett paid Hitschmann, an arms dealer, to buy weapons to assassinate Zimbabwe government officials.
Bennett is deputy Minister of Agriculture-designate but...
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Zim News Flash CORRECTION 2 February 2010
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Zimbabwe Church Facing 'Communist-Style' Persecution, Says Bishop is from May 2008.
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Zim News Flash 2 February 2010
On anniversary of power-sharing, Britain firm on Zimbabwe sanctions
A senior British politician visiting Zimbabwe Monday made clear Britain would not buckle to pressure to lift sanctions on the cash-strapped country in the run-up to the first anniversary of Zimbabwe's power-sharing government. 'The British Government has already made clear that the key to having the EU's restrictive measures lifted is for those blocking progress in Zimbabwe to implement the commitments they signed up to .....
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On anniversary of power-sharing, Britain firm on Zimbabwe sanctions
A senior British politician visiting Zimbabwe Monday made clear Britain would not buckle to pressure to lift sanctions on the cash-strapped country in the run-up to the first anniversary of Zimbabwe's power-sharing government. 'The British Government has already made clear that the key to having the EU's restrictive measures lifted is for those blocking progress in Zimbabwe to implement the commitments they signed up to .....
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Zim News Flash 1 February 2010
Migrants face uncertain future
For thousands of Zimbabweans who flee their troubled country, the Methodist church in downtown Johannesburg is the only home they know. After five years with up to 2 000 people a night sleeping on pews, floors and stairwells, the church is now overcrowded, filthy and reeking due to inadequate sanitation - decidedly not the image that SA wants to present during the World Cup...
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Migrants face uncertain future
For thousands of Zimbabweans who flee their troubled country, the Methodist church in downtown Johannesburg is the only home they know. After five years with up to 2 000 people a night sleeping on pews, floors and stairwells, the church is now overcrowded, filthy and reeking due to inadequate sanitation - decidedly not the image that SA wants to present during the World Cup...
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Zim News Flash 28 January 2010
Pressure mounts on Zuma to act on Zimbabwe
South African President Jacob Zuma is coming under increasing pressure to help break the political deadlock in Zimbabwe. Despite claims by the partners in the power sharing government that progress was being made, Finance Minister Tendai Biti told journalists in Washington DC on Tuesday that the shaky coalition could collapse if fundamental outstanding issues are not addressed. The Finance Minister, who is also a negotiator for the MDC-T in the inter-party...
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Pressure mounts on Zuma to act on Zimbabwe
South African President Jacob Zuma is coming under increasing pressure to help break the political deadlock in Zimbabwe. Despite claims by the partners in the power sharing government that progress was being made, Finance Minister Tendai Biti told journalists in Washington DC on Tuesday that the shaky coalition could collapse if fundamental outstanding issues are not addressed. The Finance Minister, who is also a negotiator for the MDC-T in the inter-party...
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Zim News Flash 27 January 2010
Zimbabwe FM Biti Warns Unity Government At Risk, Urges Regional Intervention
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti warned Tuesday that the national unity government in Harare could collapse if so-called outstanding issues that have been troubling it are not addressed and if its founding principles are not fulfilled, urging regional leaders to intervene to break the impasse...
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Zimbabwe FM Biti Warns Unity Government At Risk, Urges Regional Intervention
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti warned Tuesday that the national unity government in Harare could collapse if so-called outstanding issues that have been troubling it are not addressed and if its founding principles are not fulfilled, urging regional leaders to intervene to break the impasse...
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Zim News Flash 26 January 2010
Zimbabwe court rejects Bennett witness confessions
Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday ruled that confessions by the chief prosecution witness implicating a key ally of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai were invalid as they were not made freely. Roy Bennett, a senior official of Tsvangirai's MDC party is on trial for terrorism and may face a death sentence if convicted. He, however, denies the charges and says he is being persecuted by President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party...
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Zimbabwe court rejects Bennett witness confessions
Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday ruled that confessions by the chief prosecution witness implicating a key ally of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai were invalid as they were not made freely. Roy Bennett, a senior official of Tsvangirai's MDC party is on trial for terrorism and may face a death sentence if convicted. He, however, denies the charges and says he is being persecuted by President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
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Zim News Flash 25 January 2010
MDC calls on SADC and Zuma
Reports from Zimbabwe on Sunday suggested that the MDC, led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, wants to declare a deadlock in its negotiations with ZANU-PF. It is understood that the MDC wants to refer the agenda to the SADC and President Jacob Zuma. The MDC appears to be standing firm on key issues it wants resolved, like the appointments of the Central Bank governor and the Attorney General, despite a plea from Jacob Zuma last week for the MDC president to be flexible...
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MDC calls on SADC and Zuma
Reports from Zimbabwe on Sunday suggested that the MDC, led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, wants to declare a deadlock in its negotiations with ZANU-PF. It is understood that the MDC wants to refer the agenda to the SADC and President Jacob Zuma. The MDC appears to be standing firm on key issues it wants resolved, like the appointments of the Central Bank governor and the Attorney General, despite a plea from Jacob Zuma last week for the MDC president to be flexible...
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Democracy in Action - January 2010
Welcome to 2010! The year holds much promise, especially for those of us on the Southern tip of Africa, where the frenzy of World Cup football has taken hold.
In February, Idasa opens its Democracy Centre in Cape Town - come to the launch on 15th of February - see more on our website. Idasa is also cohosting a relief benefit for the people of Haiti - see more here -
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Welcome to 2010! The year holds much promise, especially for those of us on the Southern tip of Africa, where the frenzy of World Cup football has taken hold.
In February, Idasa opens its Democracy Centre in Cape Town - come to the launch on 15th of February - see more on our website. Idasa is also cohosting a relief benefit for the people of Haiti - see more here -
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Zim News Flash 22 January 2010
Methodist Church suspends Paul Verryn
The Methodist Church of South Africa has suspended Central Methodist Church head Paul Verryn - but will not disclose the charges he faces. Attorney Bongani Khoza, representing the church, said yesterday that Verryn was "charged and would appear before a church disciplinary hearing on February 1". "This follows a lengthy investigation by the district disciplinary registrar of the church. Following that, the registrar decided to charge Paul Verryn," Khoza told The Times...
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Methodist Church suspends Paul Verryn
The Methodist Church of South Africa has suspended Central Methodist Church head Paul Verryn - but will not disclose the charges he faces. Attorney Bongani Khoza, representing the church, said yesterday that Verryn was "charged and would appear before a church disciplinary hearing on February 1". "This follows a lengthy investigation by the district disciplinary registrar of the church. Following that, the registrar decided to charge Paul Verryn," Khoza told The Times...
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Zim News Flash 20 January 2010
Zimbabwe faces mass starvation
Zimbabwe is facing massive food shortages again this year with crops already wilting in many parts of the country due to a prolonged dry spell. The United States funded Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWSNET), in its latest forecast predicts that as a result of the poor rainfall and the severe shortage of agriculture inputs, 2.2 million Zimbabweans would need food aid. This means that people who will need urgent food aid between January and March has increased from the 1...
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Zimbabwe faces mass starvation
Zimbabwe is facing massive food shortages again this year with crops already wilting in many parts of the country due to a prolonged dry spell. The United States funded Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWSNET), in its latest forecast predicts that as a result of the poor rainfall and the severe shortage of agriculture inputs, 2.2 million Zimbabweans would need food aid. This means that people who will need urgent food aid between January and March has increased from the 1...
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Zim News Flash 19 January 2010
Talks delayed again as ZANU PF negotiators fail to pitch
Zanu PF negotiators Patrick Chinamasa and Nicholas Goche failed to attend Monday’s rescheduled start of the Global Political Agreement talks. Talks were supposed to have restarted on Saturday but were postponed to Monday because of the absence of ZANU PF negotiator Nicholas Goche who was in Tanzania, reportedly on government business. MDC-M lead negotiator Welshman Ncube confirmed to SW Radio Africa on Monday that the talks were due to begin...
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Talks delayed again as ZANU PF negotiators fail to pitch
Zanu PF negotiators Patrick Chinamasa and Nicholas Goche failed to attend Monday’s rescheduled start of the Global Political Agreement talks. Talks were supposed to have restarted on Saturday but were postponed to Monday because of the absence of ZANU PF negotiator Nicholas Goche who was in Tanzania, reportedly on government business. MDC-M lead negotiator Welshman Ncube confirmed to SW Radio Africa on Monday that the talks were due to begin...
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Right to Know December 2009
Welcome to the last 2009 edition of our quarterly newsletter - Right to Know / Right to Education. Here we will bring you updates of our recent work, new partners, what's been happening and what events are on the horizon. Send us your feedback and join the discussion on our blog.
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Welcome to the last 2009 edition of our quarterly newsletter - Right to Know / Right to Education. Here we will bring you updates of our recent work, new partners, what's been happening and what events are on the horizon. Send us your feedback and join the discussion on our blog.
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch November 2009
GNU WATCH ZIMBABWE – NOVEMBER 2009
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GNU WATCH ZIMBABWE – NOVEMBER 2009
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Zim News Flash 7 December 2009
Dear colleagues and friends,
I will be on leave from tomorrow until the 4th of January, and Idasa will be closed from the 15th of December to the 4th of January. May you all have a restful and happy end of year break and festive season.
Kind regards,
Emily
Zuma facilitation team off to Zim
President Jacob Zuma's facilitation team is due in Zimbabwe on Monday, it is the second visit to the country by the three facilitators in two weeks. Charles Nqakula, Lindiwe Zulu and Mac Maharaj...
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Dear colleagues and friends,
I will be on leave from tomorrow until the 4th of January, and Idasa will be closed from the 15th of December to the 4th of January. May you all have a restful and happy end of year break and festive season.
Kind regards,
Emily
Zuma facilitation team off to Zim
President Jacob Zuma's facilitation team is due in Zimbabwe on Monday, it is the second visit to the country by the three facilitators in two weeks. Charles Nqakula, Lindiwe Zulu and Mac Maharaj...
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Zim News Flash 4 December 2009
SA's new Zim team plays it safe
It has been a quiet end to Thabo Mbeki’s “quiet diplomacy” on Zimbabwe, with little emerging from the first meetings of Jacob Zuma’s new task team in the country to suggest a major shift in approach. Instead, old disputes were being piled up again between Zimbabwe’s two main parties, as both sides tried immediately to get the measure of Zuma’s new team. Zuma has sent in Charles Nqakula, Mac Maharaj and Lindiwe Zulu to mediate in a row threatening Zimbabwe’s unity government...
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SA's new Zim team plays it safe
It has been a quiet end to Thabo Mbeki’s “quiet diplomacy” on Zimbabwe, with little emerging from the first meetings of Jacob Zuma’s new task team in the country to suggest a major shift in approach. Instead, old disputes were being piled up again between Zimbabwe’s two main parties, as both sides tried immediately to get the measure of Zuma’s new team. Zuma has sent in Charles Nqakula, Mac Maharaj and Lindiwe Zulu to mediate in a row threatening Zimbabwe’s unity government...
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Zim News Flash 3 December 2009
Zuma to be briefed on GPA talks by facilitation team
South Africa will launch new efforts to push ZANU PF and the MDC to finalize terms signed by all the three parties in the Global Political Agreement, according to a source in Johannesburg. This follows a visit to Harare by a South African facilitation team that met the three principals and the six negotiators from ZANU PF and the MDC. The team, which was in Harare since Sunday, flew back home on Tuesday to brief President Jacob Zuma, SADC’s new facilitator on Zimbabwe...
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Zuma to be briefed on GPA talks by facilitation team
South Africa will launch new efforts to push ZANU PF and the MDC to finalize terms signed by all the three parties in the Global Political Agreement, according to a source in Johannesburg. This follows a visit to Harare by a South African facilitation team that met the three principals and the six negotiators from ZANU PF and the MDC. The team, which was in Harare since Sunday, flew back home on Tuesday to brief President Jacob Zuma, SADC’s new facilitator on Zimbabwe...
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Zim News Flash 2 December 2009
South African Mediators on Zimbabwe Complete First Round of Talks
South African President Jacob Zuma's three-person team of mediators has completed a heavy schedule of closed-door meetings with top players in Zimbabwe's power-sharing government. The mediators were sent to Zimbabwe to try to ease tensions and resolve outstanding issues of the 14-month-old political agreement that gave birth to the inclusive unity government in February...
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South African Mediators on Zimbabwe Complete First Round of Talks
South African President Jacob Zuma's three-person team of mediators has completed a heavy schedule of closed-door meetings with top players in Zimbabwe's power-sharing government. The mediators were sent to Zimbabwe to try to ease tensions and resolve outstanding issues of the 14-month-old political agreement that gave birth to the inclusive unity government in February...
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Zim News Flash 1 December 2009
South African Facilitators Meet With Zimbabwe Unity Government Principals
The team of advisors to South African President Jacob Zuma was to meet with negotiators for Mr. Mugabe's ZANU-PF and the two formations of the Movement for Democratic Change before reporting to Mr. Zuma on progress in Harare. A high-level team of South African officials in Zimbabwe to review progress in talks among the partners in Harare's troubled unity government met Monday with President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister...
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South African Facilitators Meet With Zimbabwe Unity Government Principals
The team of advisors to South African President Jacob Zuma was to meet with negotiators for Mr. Mugabe's ZANU-PF and the two formations of the Movement for Democratic Change before reporting to Mr. Zuma on progress in Harare. A high-level team of South African officials in Zimbabwe to review progress in talks among the partners in Harare's troubled unity government met Monday with President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister...
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Zim News Flash 30 November 2009
Tsvangirai Says SADC Deadline for Zimbabwe Will Be Met
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says talks to resolve the issues facing the country's national unity government will wrap up before a deadline set by the South African Development Community. Prime minister Tsvangirai made the pronouncement at a rally in the capital attended by thousands to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Movement for Democratic Change party. Speaking in English and Shona, he said meetings between his party and...
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Tsvangirai Says SADC Deadline for Zimbabwe Will Be Met
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says talks to resolve the issues facing the country's national unity government will wrap up before a deadline set by the South African Development Community. Prime minister Tsvangirai made the pronouncement at a rally in the capital attended by thousands to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Movement for Democratic Change party. Speaking in English and Shona, he said meetings between his party and...
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Zim News Flash 27 November 2009
Mbeki out as facilitator of Zim power-sharing deal
President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday appointed a new facilitation team that includes his political adviser, Charles Nqakula, special envoy Mac Maharaj and international relations adviser Lindiwe Zulu.
The appointments mean Mbeki will not have any role to play in mediating between the partners in the unity government headed by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. Appointed by the SA Development Community as facilitator...
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Mbeki out as facilitator of Zim power-sharing deal
President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday appointed a new facilitation team that includes his political adviser, Charles Nqakula, special envoy Mac Maharaj and international relations adviser Lindiwe Zulu.
The appointments mean Mbeki will not have any role to play in mediating between the partners in the unity government headed by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. Appointed by the SA Development Community as facilitator...
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Zim News Flash 26 November 2009
Zuma appoints new Zimbabwe team
President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday appointed a new team to monitor Zimbabwe's troubled unity government accord, ending former president Thabo Mbeki's mediation role, his office said. "As part of the evaluation process, the facilitation team will be visiting Zimbabwe at a date to be announced," presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said. "Former president Thabo Mbeki's role was in the context of him being the head of state," Magwenya said...
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Zuma appoints new Zimbabwe team
President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday appointed a new team to monitor Zimbabwe's troubled unity government accord, ending former president Thabo Mbeki's mediation role, his office said. "As part of the evaluation process, the facilitation team will be visiting Zimbabwe at a date to be announced," presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said. "Former president Thabo Mbeki's role was in the context of him being the head of state," Magwenya said...
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Zim News Flash 25 November 2009
Negotiators break to attend cabinet meeting
The renewed negotiations to resolve the country’s deep political crisis broke off on Tuesday when representatives from the three political parties attended cabinet in the capital, Harare. The six main negotiators from ZANU PF and the two MDC formations are also cabinet ministers and are obliged under government rules to attend the weekly meetings when they’re in the country. MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa told SW Radio Africa that the negotiators were in cabinet on Tuesday...
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Negotiators break to attend cabinet meeting
The renewed negotiations to resolve the country’s deep political crisis broke off on Tuesday when representatives from the three political parties attended cabinet in the capital, Harare. The six main negotiators from ZANU PF and the two MDC formations are also cabinet ministers and are obliged under government rules to attend the weekly meetings when they’re in the country. MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa told SW Radio Africa that the negotiators were in cabinet on Tuesday...
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Zim News Flash 23 November 2009
Zimbabwe negotiators meet on Monday?
Negotiators in the shaky inclusive government are set to meet on Monday after they failed to meet the 15-day deadline as ordered by the Sadc troika to resolve outstanding issues. The SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation instructed that discussions be held within 15 days to solve issues raised by the three
parties. The talks are not supposed to exceed 30 days from 5 November, the day the troika met in Maputo, Mozambique...
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Zimbabwe negotiators meet on Monday?
Negotiators in the shaky inclusive government are set to meet on Monday after they failed to meet the 15-day deadline as ordered by the Sadc troika to resolve outstanding issues. The SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation instructed that discussions be held within 15 days to solve issues raised by the three
parties. The talks are not supposed to exceed 30 days from 5 November, the day the troika met in Maputo, Mozambique...
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Zim News Flash 19 November 2009
Zimbabwe's Mugabe Demands End to Sanctions - But Some Call for More
While President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe again called this week for the lifting of travel and financial restrictions imposed by Western countries on him and other ZANU-PF officials, some argue that targeted sanctions should be tightened to increase their effectiveness. Addressing a United Nations summit on food Rome this week, Mr. Mugabe accused “neo-colonialist enemies” of sabotaging Zimbabwe's economy with sanctions, urging their lifting...
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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Demands End to Sanctions - But Some Call for More
While President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe again called this week for the lifting of travel and financial restrictions imposed by Western countries on him and other ZANU-PF officials, some argue that targeted sanctions should be tightened to increase their effectiveness. Addressing a United Nations summit on food Rome this week, Mr. Mugabe accused “neo-colonialist enemies” of sabotaging Zimbabwe's economy with sanctions, urging their lifting...
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Zim News Flash 18 November 2009
Zimbabwe Lawyers Demand Resignation of Attorney General, Alleging Abuses
The Law Society of Zimbabwe has called for the resignation of Attorney General Johannes Tomana, calling him personally responsible for the harassment of its members. The demand was contained in a petition submitted Monday to the Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa after a march through Harare by lawyers who had previously attended court proceedings in the case of their colleague Mordecai Mahlangu...
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Zimbabwe Lawyers Demand Resignation of Attorney General, Alleging Abuses
The Law Society of Zimbabwe has called for the resignation of Attorney General Johannes Tomana, calling him personally responsible for the harassment of its members. The demand was contained in a petition submitted Monday to the Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa after a march through Harare by lawyers who had previously attended court proceedings in the case of their colleague Mordecai Mahlangu...
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Zim News Flash 17 November 2009
Tsvangirai meets MDC-T, ZANU PF negotiators
Prime Minister (PM) Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday met negotiators from his MDC-T and President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF party as he pushes for a speedy resolution of a power-sharing dispute threatening Zimbabwe’s coalition government. Tsvangirai’s spokesman James Maridadi told ZimOnline that negotiators from Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara’s MDC-M party did not attend the meeting with the PM due to other pressing commitments. “They met and discussed the urgency of business at hand...
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Tsvangirai meets MDC-T, ZANU PF negotiators
Prime Minister (PM) Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday met negotiators from his MDC-T and President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF party as he pushes for a speedy resolution of a power-sharing dispute threatening Zimbabwe’s coalition government. Tsvangirai’s spokesman James Maridadi told ZimOnline that negotiators from Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara’s MDC-M party did not attend the meeting with the PM due to other pressing commitments. “They met and discussed the urgency of business at hand...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
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Zim News Flash 16 November 2009
Hopes for an end to impasse in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's partners in the coalition government, the Movement for Democratic Change and Zanu-PF, were due to meet in Harare today for make-or-break negotiations. Regional leaders have given the leaders until December 5 to resolve the crisis. Nine months into the inclusive government, President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai are still haggling over outstanding issues from the fragile Global Political Agreement (GPA) that brought about the coalition government...
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Hopes for an end to impasse in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's partners in the coalition government, the Movement for Democratic Change and Zanu-PF, were due to meet in Harare today for make-or-break negotiations. Regional leaders have given the leaders until December 5 to resolve the crisis. Nine months into the inclusive government, President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai are still haggling over outstanding issues from the fragile Global Political Agreement (GPA) that brought about the coalition government...
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Zim News Flash 13 November 2009
Bennett evidence 'all fiction'
With days to go before the expiry of the Southern African Development Community's 15-day deadline for Zimbabwe's coalition partners to end their feuding, a new battlefront opened this week in the country's courts and Parliament. The terrorism trial of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) treasurer Roy Bennett has thrown up new evidence of the security forces' reliance on torture and enabled the opposition to present the attorney general, Johannes Tomana, as biased and unfit for office...
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Bennett evidence 'all fiction'
With days to go before the expiry of the Southern African Development Community's 15-day deadline for Zimbabwe's coalition partners to end their feuding, a new battlefront opened this week in the country's courts and Parliament. The terrorism trial of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) treasurer Roy Bennett has thrown up new evidence of the security forces' reliance on torture and enabled the opposition to present the attorney general, Johannes Tomana, as biased and unfit for office...
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Zim News Flash 11 November 2009
Tsvangirai To Attend Cabinet Meeting Wednesday
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Tuesday said he will attend his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, officially ending a three week boycott that had shaken the fragile transitional coalition government. “The cabinet meeting is there tomorrow. We will be attending in line with allowing this process (the coalition government) to move forward,” said Tsvangirai in response to a question from a Radio VOP correspondent...
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Tsvangirai To Attend Cabinet Meeting Wednesday
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Tuesday said he will attend his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, officially ending a three week boycott that had shaken the fragile transitional coalition government. “The cabinet meeting is there tomorrow. We will be attending in line with allowing this process (the coalition government) to move forward,” said Tsvangirai in response to a question from a Radio VOP correspondent...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch October 2009
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The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided...
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Dear colleagues and friends
Please Click here to download the latest GNU Watch for October.
Please feel to circulate it widely.
The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided...
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Zim News Flash 10 November 2009
Bennett's trial adjourned
Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday adjourned the terrorism trial of Roy Bennett, a top aide to Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, in a case that has rocked Harare's fragile unity government. "The matter is provisionally postponed to Wednesday," said Judge Chinembiri Bhunu after the trial started in the morning with submissions from the State and defense attorneys...
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Bennett's trial adjourned
Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday adjourned the terrorism trial of Roy Bennett, a top aide to Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, in a case that has rocked Harare's fragile unity government. "The matter is provisionally postponed to Wednesday," said Judge Chinembiri Bhunu after the trial started in the morning with submissions from the State and defense attorneys...
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Zim News Flash 9 November 2009
Tsvangirai urges Mugabe to treat him as equal partner
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday appealed to President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party to treat him as equal partner in the power sharing government. "If you want this inclusive government to deliver hope to the people of Zimbabwe, then you must regard the MDC as an equal partner not as a junior partner," Tsvangirai told his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters at a rally in Chitungwiza, south-east of Harare...
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Tsvangirai urges Mugabe to treat him as equal partner
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday appealed to President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party to treat him as equal partner in the power sharing government. "If you want this inclusive government to deliver hope to the people of Zimbabwe, then you must regard the MDC as an equal partner not as a junior partner," Tsvangirai told his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters at a rally in Chitungwiza, south-east of Harare...
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Zim News Flash 6 November 2009
Southern Africa Leaders Meet to Discuss Zimbabwe
Several Southern African leaders are meeting in Maputo to discuss the crisis in Zimbabwe's inclusive government following the withdrawal from the cabinet by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and ministers from his party. The leaders of Zimbabwe's three political parties are also attending the meeting. The one day meeting in Maputo is a summit of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) organization on Security, Defense and Politics, commonly...
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Southern Africa Leaders Meet to Discuss Zimbabwe
Several Southern African leaders are meeting in Maputo to discuss the crisis in Zimbabwe's inclusive government following the withdrawal from the cabinet by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and ministers from his party. The leaders of Zimbabwe's three political parties are also attending the meeting. The one day meeting in Maputo is a summit of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) organization on Security, Defense and Politics, commonly...
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Zim News Flash 5 November 2009
Southern African leaders to meet on Zimbabwe crisis
Southern African regional leaders meet Thursday in the Mozambican capital Maputo for a summit aimed at reviving the troubled power-sharing agreement in Zimbabwe, deadlocked for nearly three weeks. The meeting will bring together the members of Zimbabwe's stalled unity government -- President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and deputy premier Arthur Mutambara. They will hold talks with leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
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Southern African leaders to meet on Zimbabwe crisis
Southern African regional leaders meet Thursday in the Mozambican capital Maputo for a summit aimed at reviving the troubled power-sharing agreement in Zimbabwe, deadlocked for nearly three weeks. The meeting will bring together the members of Zimbabwe's stalled unity government -- President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and deputy premier Arthur Mutambara. They will hold talks with leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
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Zim News Flash 3 November 2009
Kabila, Mugabe discuss Harare deadlock
Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairman Joseph Kabila on Monday said he had discussed with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe the current political impasse threatening to collapse the Harare coalition administration. Kabila, who is the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), held a five-hour meeting with Mugabe at State House in Harare after arriving on a state visit from South Africa.
“We met the President and discussed the outstanding...
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Kabila, Mugabe discuss Harare deadlock
Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairman Joseph Kabila on Monday said he had discussed with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe the current political impasse threatening to collapse the Harare coalition administration. Kabila, who is the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), held a five-hour meeting with Mugabe at State House in Harare after arriving on a state visit from South Africa.
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Zim News Flash 2 November 2009
Troika says MDC withdrawal unfortunate
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) ministerial task-force which ended its visit to Zimbabwe Friday described the decision by the MDC party led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to disengage from
the inclusive government as unfortunate. "The decision of the MDC to disengage partially from the unity government was unfortunate," said the head of the ministerial team, Oldemiro Baloi who is also Mozambique's minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation...
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Troika says MDC withdrawal unfortunate
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) ministerial task-force which ended its visit to Zimbabwe Friday described the decision by the MDC party led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to disengage from
the inclusive government as unfortunate. "The decision of the MDC to disengage partially from the unity government was unfortunate," said the head of the ministerial team, Oldemiro Baloi who is also Mozambique's minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation...
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Zim News Flash 30 October 2009
UN Investigator on Torture Detained at Airport, Expelled from Zimbabwe
The UN Rapporteur on torture, Manfred Nowak, says he will not return to Zimbabwe after he was detained overnight at Harare International Airport and sent back to South Africa. Manfred Nowak told a news conference in Johannesburg he will ask the U.N. Human Rights Council to investigate the situation in Zimbabwe, following his expulsion from that country. He said the United Nations will not abandon its work in Zimbabwe, but he will never personally return to the country...
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UN Investigator on Torture Detained at Airport, Expelled from Zimbabwe
The UN Rapporteur on torture, Manfred Nowak, says he will not return to Zimbabwe after he was detained overnight at Harare International Airport and sent back to South Africa. Manfred Nowak told a news conference in Johannesburg he will ask the U.N. Human Rights Council to investigate the situation in Zimbabwe, following his expulsion from that country. He said the United Nations will not abandon its work in Zimbabwe, but he will never personally return to the country...
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Democracy in Action - October 2009
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This month we bring you an assessment of Zimbabwe's 6 month old government of national unity; research on electricity governance; AIDS and security; and allegations...
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This month we bring you a newsletter full of information about our work around Africa. I want to draw your attention to our facebook cause - join us in supporting the work of building democracy in Africa by adding your voice to our cause. You're welcome to donate here too.
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This month we bring you an assessment of Zimbabwe's 6 month old government of national unity; research on electricity governance; AIDS and security; and allegations...
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Zim News Flash 29 October 2009
Zimbabwe cancels visit by U.N. torture investigator
A UN special investigator on torture said he was denied entry into Zimbabwe on Wednesday for an eight-day trip to look into alleged attacks against opposition party members. Manfred Nowak learned that his mission had been canceled after he arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, en route to Zimbabwe, the United Nations said in a news release. Zimbabwe said it canceled the mission to allow for consultation with southern African leaders over the...
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Zimbabwe cancels visit by U.N. torture investigator
A UN special investigator on torture said he was denied entry into Zimbabwe on Wednesday for an eight-day trip to look into alleged attacks against opposition party members. Manfred Nowak learned that his mission had been canceled after he arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, en route to Zimbabwe, the United Nations said in a news release. Zimbabwe said it canceled the mission to allow for consultation with southern African leaders over the...
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The Giving Challenge
You have 4 more days to help Idasa to win America's Giving Challenge!
To win, between now and November 7th, Idasa has to get the most donations to our cause (every person can donate any amount once per day and have it count as a unique donation). We can also win daily awards of $1,000 and $500 if we can get the most people to donate in any 24-hour period. The great thing about this Challenge is that it doesn't matter how much you give, but instead how much you do to encourage friends and family to get involved in our cause...
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You have 4 more days to help Idasa to win America's Giving Challenge!
To win, between now and November 7th, Idasa has to get the most donations to our cause (every person can donate any amount once per day and have it count as a unique donation). We can also win daily awards of $1,000 and $500 if we can get the most people to donate in any 24-hour period. The great thing about this Challenge is that it doesn't matter how much you give, but instead how much you do to encourage friends and family to get involved in our cause...
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September 2009 GNU Watch - Zimbabwe
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the Interim Government (IG) of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April, there...
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This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the Interim Government (IG) of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report. Where possible, the relevant article as stipulated in the GPA has been provided. As this documentation began in April, there...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS
Welcome to the October 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
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Welcome to the October 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
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Right to Know - October 2009
Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter - Right to Know / Right to Education. Here we will bring you updates of our recent work, new partners, what's been happening and what events are on the horizon. Send us your feedback and join the discussion on our blog - www.idasa.wordpress.com.
Partners are welcome to send articles for submission - contact us here.
For regular updates abour our work, check the website here - www.idasa.org.
From the Economic Governance Team
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Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter - Right to Know / Right to Education. Here we will bring you updates of our recent work, new partners, what's been happening and what events are on the horizon. Send us your feedback and join the discussion on our blog - www.idasa.wordpress.com.
Partners are welcome to send articles for submission - contact us here.
For regular updates abour our work, check the website here - www.idasa.org.
From the Economic Governance Team
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch 6 Month Review
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the interim government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). August 2009 marked 6 months into the new interim government as it functions under the parameters of the GPA. This report is a summary of the 6 individual month to month GNU Watches produced by Idasa to mark the moment (April to September 2009)
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This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the interim government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). August 2009 marked 6 months into the new interim government as it functions under the parameters of the GPA. This report is a summary of the 6 individual month to month GNU Watches produced by Idasa to mark the moment (April to September 2009)
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Democracy in Action - September 2009
September has been a big month for global democracy issues, marking International Democracy day on the 15th, and Right to Know day on the 28th. Idasa has celebrated both of these with several articles this month, but also notes that the 15th was the anniversary of the Global Political Agreement in Zimbabwe, which has yet to be assessed for its success in bringing about peace in that country...
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September has been a big month for global democracy issues, marking International Democracy day on the 15th, and Right to Know day on the 28th. Idasa has celebrated both of these with several articles this month, but also notes that the 15th was the anniversary of the Global Political Agreement in Zimbabwe, which has yet to be assessed for its success in bringing about peace in that country...
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Zim News Flash 21 September 2009
Security chiefs continue to boycott NSC
Army generals are blatantly violating a central provision of the global political agreement that requires the convening of monthly meetings of a new security think-tank, ostensibly because the Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is refusing to call for the removal of sanctions on the security chiefs.The new National Security Council (NSC) failed to meet at the end of August as it was supposed to, because army generals boycotted the meeting, the Prime Minister’s spokesman has confirmed...
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Security chiefs continue to boycott NSC
Army generals are blatantly violating a central provision of the global political agreement that requires the convening of monthly meetings of a new security think-tank, ostensibly because the Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is refusing to call for the removal of sanctions on the security chiefs.The new National Security Council (NSC) failed to meet at the end of August as it was supposed to, because army generals boycotted the meeting, the Prime Minister’s spokesman has confirmed...
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Governance, Citizens and HIV/AIDS
Welcome to the September 2009 edition of Governance, Citizens and HIV/AIDS News Diaries.
Join us on our new blog - we've set it up to encourage more discussion about the issues we cover in this newsletter - see it here, write your thoughts on the blog, and bookmark it for discussing your ideas in the future - www.governancehiv.wordpress.com.
This month we cover stories about swine flu and HIV, circumcision and HIV, migrant workers vulnerability to HIV, relaunching of the AIDS Charter and prosecuting HIV transmission...
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Welcome to the September 2009 edition of Governance, Citizens and HIV/AIDS News Diaries.
Join us on our new blog - we've set it up to encourage more discussion about the issues we cover in this newsletter - see it here, write your thoughts on the blog, and bookmark it for discussing your ideas in the future - www.governancehiv.wordpress.com.
This month we cover stories about swine flu and HIV, circumcision and HIV, migrant workers vulnerability to HIV, relaunching of the AIDS Charter and prosecuting HIV transmission...
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August 2009 GNU Watch - Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: August 2009 GNU Watch
As Zimbabwe extracts itself from years of turbulence, the Global Political Agreement (GPA) provides the map for the way forward. Thus, monitoring the implementation of the GPA provides some measure of understanding of progress in Zimbabwe.
This document gives a monthly overview of political developments in Zimbabwe, under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report...
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Zimbabwe: August 2009 GNU Watch
As Zimbabwe extracts itself from years of turbulence, the Global Political Agreement (GPA) provides the map for the way forward. Thus, monitoring the implementation of the GPA provides some measure of understanding of progress in Zimbabwe.
This document gives a monthly overview of political developments in Zimbabwe, under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report...
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Democracy in Action - August 2009
This month you can read about our work across the continent - on local government in South Africa, Botswana, Malawi and Zambia; traditional leadership in Swaziland; and work with partnerships in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Benin. We also continue to closely monitor events in Zimbabwe.
Read more from our watchdog colleagues about party political funding and corporate responsibility; the importance of choosing a new and independent public protector, and Idasa's latest submission about corrupt MPs continuing to stay in office...
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This month you can read about our work across the continent - on local government in South Africa, Botswana, Malawi and Zambia; traditional leadership in Swaziland; and work with partnerships in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Benin. We also continue to closely monitor events in Zimbabwe.
Read more from our watchdog colleagues about party political funding and corporate responsibility; the importance of choosing a new and independent public protector, and Idasa's latest submission about corrupt MPs continuing to stay in office...
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Zimbabwe July 2009 GNU Watch
Zimbabwe GNU Watch July 2009
As Zimbabwe extracts itself from years of turbulence, the Global Political Agreement (GPA) provides the map for the way forward. Thus, monitoring the implementation of the GPA provides some measure of understanding of progress in Zimbabwe.
Download the July 2009 GNU Watch Here.
• Download the June 2009 GNU Watch Here.
• Download the May 2009 GNU Watch Here.
• Download the April 2009 GNU Watch document Here...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch July 2009
As Zimbabwe extracts itself from years of turbulence, the Global Political Agreement (GPA) provides the map for the way forward. Thus, monitoring the implementation of the GPA provides some measure of understanding of progress in Zimbabwe.
Download the July 2009 GNU Watch Here.
• Download the June 2009 GNU Watch Here.
• Download the May 2009 GNU Watch Here.
• Download the April 2009 GNU Watch document Here...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS - August 2009
Welcome to the August 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
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Welcome to the August 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
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Democracy in Action - July 2009
This month we profile some bigger picture issues - the impact of the global financial crisis on democracy work, and whether foreign aids helps or hinders our goals. Other articles look at the thorny issue of how judges should be judged; the ease with which corruption creeps into the public service; the hot topic of provinces, local government and constitutional amendments; latest developments in Zimbabwe; the importance of citizen media in creating a vibrant democracy; and the role of agriculture...
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This month we profile some bigger picture issues - the impact of the global financial crisis on democracy work, and whether foreign aids helps or hinders our goals. Other articles look at the thorny issue of how judges should be judged; the ease with which corruption creeps into the public service; the hot topic of provinces, local government and constitutional amendments; latest developments in Zimbabwe; the importance of citizen media in creating a vibrant democracy; and the role of agriculture...
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News Diary - Governance response to HIV and AIDS - July 2009
Welcome to the July 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
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Welcome to the July 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
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Democracy in Action - June 2009
Many migrants send money and goods home to their families, but this has seldom been measured. SAMP recently released a study on this flow of goods and cash, which we report on in this month's newsletter. You'll also see a new book out on a Transformation Agenda for Zimbabwe, which comes from a series of consultations with stakeholders in the region. There is also some lively debate about the Judiciary and politics, as well as the new government department that will oversee "delivery" in the provinces and municipalities...
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Many migrants send money and goods home to their families, but this has seldom been measured. SAMP recently released a study on this flow of goods and cash, which we report on in this month's newsletter. You'll also see a new book out on a Transformation Agenda for Zimbabwe, which comes from a series of consultations with stakeholders in the region. There is also some lively debate about the Judiciary and politics, as well as the new government department that will oversee "delivery" in the provinces and municipalities...
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Zimbabwe GNU Watch May 2009
Please click on the link below to access the May 2009 GNU Watch.
Idasa produces a monthly GNU Watch which monitors compliance with the Global Political Agreement. This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the interim government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report...
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Please click on the link below to access the May 2009 GNU Watch.
Idasa produces a monthly GNU Watch which monitors compliance with the Global Political Agreement. This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the interim government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The sections profiled in monthly outputs may vary depending on events and issues raised in that particular report...
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News Diaries - Governance and HIV/AIDS - June 2009
Welcome to the June 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa's Governance and AIDS Programme and/or have participated in one of our training courses. If you find these news ideas useful, if you have any other ideas or questions let us know...
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Welcome to the June 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa's Governance and AIDS Programme and/or have participated in one of our training courses. If you find these news ideas useful, if you have any other ideas or questions let us know...
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Democracy in Action - May 2009
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Afrobarometer on Political Regimes, Media and Democratisation
Read the latest releases from Afrobarometer on the following topics: The Evolution of African Political Regimes in the last 10 years; Poverty Reduction, Economic Growth and Democratisation in Southern Africa; African Media and Telecommunications; and Citizens and Democratisation.....
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See our website for these latest items - www.idasa.org
Afrobarometer on Political Regimes, Media and Democratisation
Read the latest releases from Afrobarometer on the following topics: The Evolution of African Political Regimes in the last 10 years; Poverty Reduction, Economic Growth and Democratisation in Southern Africa; African Media and Telecommunications; and Citizens and Democratisation.....
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Shifting Political Landscape - South African Election Analysis
After months of anticipation, widespread speculation and tireless campaigning by political parties, the 2009 elections have come and gone. As expected, the African National Congress (ANC) has once again been delivered an emphatic mandate to govern, winning 65.9% of the national vote and a majority in eight of the nine provinces.
However, despite the appearance that the political landscape has remained largely the same, the ANC’s support base has indeed shifted. For the first time since 1994,...
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After months of anticipation, widespread speculation and tireless campaigning by political parties, the 2009 elections have come and gone. As expected, the African National Congress (ANC) has once again been delivered an emphatic mandate to govern, winning 65.9% of the national vote and a majority in eight of the nine provinces.
However, despite the appearance that the political landscape has remained largely the same, the ANC’s support base has indeed shifted. For the first time since 1994,...
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Election Brief - Opposition Politics and the Youth Vote
This brief discusses the landscape of opposition politics and explains some of the issues that may affect the opposition's performance in election 2009, with regards to possible shifts of electoral support to the opposition. Read more about the socio-economic landscape and disaffected voters, fragmentation within the opposition, race and class, the style of opposition politics that has emerged, and the importance of turnout at the polls.
Download the full brief here (http://www.idasa.org.za/gbOutputFiles...
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This brief discusses the landscape of opposition politics and explains some of the issues that may affect the opposition's performance in election 2009, with regards to possible shifts of electoral support to the opposition. Read more about the socio-economic landscape and disaffected voters, fragmentation within the opposition, race and class, the style of opposition politics that has emerged, and the importance of turnout at the polls.
Download the full brief here (http://www.idasa.org.za/gbOutputFiles...
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Election Brief - How Do Race and Class Impact on Voters' Choices?
Discuss this on our blog at http://idasa.wordpress.com.
And on Facebook - SA Politics 2009.
South Africa’s stark levels of inequality are highly racialised. Fifteen years of democracy have shown an increase in inequality within race groups, particularly among black South Africans.
So what impact will this have on the election in April?
This brief explores the notion that party identification in South Africa may be driven more by class interests rather than racial credentials...
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Discuss this on our blog at http://idasa.wordpress.com.
And on Facebook - SA Politics 2009.
South Africa’s stark levels of inequality are highly racialised. Fifteen years of democracy have shown an increase in inequality within race groups, particularly among black South Africans.
So what impact will this have on the election in April?
This brief explores the notion that party identification in South Africa may be driven more by class interests rather than racial credentials...
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News Diaries - Governance Response to HIV/AIDS - April 09
Welcome to the April 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. This month we send you news from Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia and regional stories. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa's Governance and AIDS Programme and/or have participated in one of our training courses...
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Welcome to the April 2009 edition of The Governance Response to HIV and AIDS- News Diaries from Southern Africa. This month we send you news from Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia and regional stories. Click through to get further information, and more story ideas if you are a community journalist.
You are receiving these newsflashes about HIV/AIDS and governance stories from Southern Africa because you have demonstrated an interest in Idasa's Governance and AIDS Programme and/or have participated in one of our training courses...
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Democracy in Action - March 2009
April 2009 is the first South African election with so much rivalry in the same political space. Some say this is because of the introduction of COPE - a breakaway party for which no analysts can safely commit figures of support - so we have a large question mark, and a lot of uncertainty. Our newsletter has an SA Election Special which highlights all of our coverage of the elections. Also don't miss our articles about Zimbabwe, Kenya and the DRC.
This month, we introduce our BLOG to the newsletter...
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April 2009 is the first South African election with so much rivalry in the same political space. Some say this is because of the introduction of COPE - a breakaway party for which no analysts can safely commit figures of support - so we have a large question mark, and a lot of uncertainty. Our newsletter has an SA Election Special which highlights all of our coverage of the elections. Also don't miss our articles about Zimbabwe, Kenya and the DRC.
This month, we introduce our BLOG to the newsletter...
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Election Brief 1: What should we be discussing as we head to the polls?
Read the full brief here.
Discuss your perspectives on the blog
and facebook here - SA Politics 2009
The upcoming 2009 South African elections are exciting - uncertainty is in the air and people aren’t quite sure what to expect...
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Read the full brief here.
Discuss your perspectives on the blog
and facebook here - SA Politics 2009
The upcoming 2009 South African elections are exciting - uncertainty is in the air and people aren’t quite sure what to expect...
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Democracy in Action - February 2009
February in South Africa is often dominated by two major policy speeches that set the tone for the year - the State of the Nation address, and the Government Budget. This year, the first was keenly watched because of the political tussles of power surrounding elections in April; and the second because everyone is trying to guage just how badly we will be hit by the global financial crisis.
The agreement finally signed between warring Zimbabwean parties also made February a landmark month - and...
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February in South Africa is often dominated by two major policy speeches that set the tone for the year - the State of the Nation address, and the Government Budget. This year, the first was keenly watched because of the political tussles of power surrounding elections in April; and the second because everyone is trying to guage just how badly we will be hit by the global financial crisis.
The agreement finally signed between warring Zimbabwean parties also made February a landmark month - and...
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Democracy in Action - January 2009
2009 beckons with a hive of political activity. Elections and negotiations are high on the agenda. This month we profile our guide to political donations in SA, stressing the importance of transparency in political funding, to avoid corruption and undue influence. In addition, there are several items on the current impasse in Zimbabwe, sharing the riches of oil in Angola, and struggling with inequality and gender issues in Swaziland. Further items on the impact of HIV/AIDS on local government;...
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2009 beckons with a hive of political activity. Elections and negotiations are high on the agenda. This month we profile our guide to political donations in SA, stressing the importance of transparency in political funding, to avoid corruption and undue influence. In addition, there are several items on the current impasse in Zimbabwe, sharing the riches of oil in Angola, and struggling with inequality and gender issues in Swaziland. Further items on the impact of HIV/AIDS on local government;...
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Democracy in Action - November/December 2008
Election fever has hit Southern Africa, and this month we provide some guidance about credible elections and what can be expected in the run up to the 2009 South African elections.
Several articles give an overview of the current situation in Zimbabwe, as well as political freedom in Swaziland. In December, we are releasing research on the impact of HIV/AIDS on local government. And our recently released Migration newsletter looks at issues of social cohesion...
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Election fever has hit Southern Africa, and this month we provide some guidance about credible elections and what can be expected in the run up to the 2009 South African elections.
Several articles give an overview of the current situation in Zimbabwe, as well as political freedom in Swaziland. In December, we are releasing research on the impact of HIV/AIDS on local government. And our recently released Migration newsletter looks at issues of social cohesion...
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Democracy in Action - October 2008
As South Africa gets into gear for next year's election, mediators in Zimbabwe are battling to finalise the details on a power sharing agreement. This month's newsletter also looks at shifts in the South African Government Budget, as the Medium Term Budget Framework was delivered this month. Issues of potential corruption in procurement processes and the road to social security in South Africa are also addressed. Earlier in October at the United Nations, Paul Graham addressed the broader context...
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As South Africa gets into gear for next year's election, mediators in Zimbabwe are battling to finalise the details on a power sharing agreement. This month's newsletter also looks at shifts in the South African Government Budget, as the Medium Term Budget Framework was delivered this month. Issues of potential corruption in procurement processes and the road to social security in South Africa are also addressed. Earlier in October at the United Nations, Paul Graham addressed the broader context...
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Democracy in Action - September 2008
September has been a momentous month of politics in Africa. We have seen the first peaceful elections in Angola in 16 years, a deal finally brokered in Zimbabwe after eight years of turmoil and, just in the last two weeks, a shake-up of political personalities and presidents in South Africa. All of this against the backdrop of nervous and uncertain global financial markets – we certainly are living in interesting times. Idasa monitors the political and governance implications of these events and...
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September has been a momentous month of politics in Africa. We have seen the first peaceful elections in Angola in 16 years, a deal finally brokered in Zimbabwe after eight years of turmoil and, just in the last two weeks, a shake-up of political personalities and presidents in South Africa. All of this against the backdrop of nervous and uncertain global financial markets – we certainly are living in interesting times. Idasa monitors the political and governance implications of these events and...
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Democracy in Action - August 2008
Tension continues to simmer in Zimbabwe with the opening of Parliament and negotiation talks still under way. In South Africa we highlight the Action for a Safe South Africa initiative, as well as Idasa's work in deliberations on the closure of the Scorpions and other ANC politicking, the release of extensive research into local governance and citizen's satisfaction with service delivery, a new publication on Migration and Social Cohesion, and the debate on Money Bills finally set to alter Parliamentary oversight of the budget...
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Tension continues to simmer in Zimbabwe with the opening of Parliament and negotiation talks still under way. In South Africa we highlight the Action for a Safe South Africa initiative, as well as Idasa's work in deliberations on the closure of the Scorpions and other ANC politicking, the release of extensive research into local governance and citizen's satisfaction with service delivery, a new publication on Migration and Social Cohesion, and the debate on Money Bills finally set to alter Parliamentary oversight of the budget...
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Democracy in Action - July 2008
After months of watching disaster unfold in Zimbabwe the international community can finally see the results of negotiations, as a Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between leaders in that country.
In South Africa, Idasa has voiced its concern about the closure of the Scorpions, and the furore surrounding the spat between the Constitutional Court and Judge Hlophe, and the implications this has for the judiciary in South Africa...
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After months of watching disaster unfold in Zimbabwe the international community can finally see the results of negotiations, as a Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between leaders in that country.
In South Africa, Idasa has voiced its concern about the closure of the Scorpions, and the furore surrounding the spat between the Constitutional Court and Judge Hlophe, and the implications this has for the judiciary in South Africa...
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Democracy in Action - June 2008
As the crisis in Zimbabwe continues to unfold after the presidential run-off, Idasa supports the calls from SADC and the Pan African Parliament observer missions that conditions be put in place for the holding of a free and fair run-off as soon as possibleThis month's articles focus on the juridicial mechanisms employed by the ruling elite, the effects of violence on citizens' voting patterns, and the plight of ex-pat Zimbabweans living in South Africa...
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As the crisis in Zimbabwe continues to unfold after the presidential run-off, Idasa supports the calls from SADC and the Pan African Parliament observer missions that conditions be put in place for the holding of a free and fair run-off as soon as possibleThis month's articles focus on the juridicial mechanisms employed by the ruling elite, the effects of violence on citizens' voting patterns, and the plight of ex-pat Zimbabweans living in South Africa...
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Democracy in Action - May 2008
As much as the xenophobia displayed on South African streets has been horrific, citizens have begun to show their true African colours in anti-xenophobia marches, movements and relief efforts. Idasa joined its voice with others in condemning the xenophobic attacks and calling for peace. Our work in Zimbabwe also carries high profile this month, as we navigate the events in that country in the last month, and head towards the election run off in June...
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As much as the xenophobia displayed on South African streets has been horrific, citizens have begun to show their true African colours in anti-xenophobia marches, movements and relief efforts. Idasa joined its voice with others in condemning the xenophobic attacks and calling for peace. Our work in Zimbabwe also carries high profile this month, as we navigate the events in that country in the last month, and head towards the election run off in June...
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Democracy in Action - April 2008
A month ago, nail-biting anticipation kept us glued to news sources for the outcome of the Zimbabwe election. It's been a long month of waiting. Below, we outline what the Zimbabwean Electoral Act says should really be happening by now. This month you can also read more about our investigation into crime trends in Mozambique and SA; the impact of ethnicity on voting patterns in Kenya; the political cost of AIDS in Africa; and the importance of social capital in Nigeria and Ghana. We also release...
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A month ago, nail-biting anticipation kept us glued to news sources for the outcome of the Zimbabwe election. It's been a long month of waiting. Below, we outline what the Zimbabwean Electoral Act says should really be happening by now. This month you can also read more about our investigation into crime trends in Mozambique and SA; the impact of ethnicity on voting patterns in Kenya; the political cost of AIDS in Africa; and the importance of social capital in Nigeria and Ghana. We also release...
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Democracy in Action - March 2008
Southern Africa waits in anticipation, for the outcome of this weekend's election in Zimbabwe. The results will have implications not only for Zimbabwean citizens, but for the entire Southern African community, and beyond. Will Mugabe remain in power, or not? We explore this in several articles below, and will endeavour to bring you more comment next week, when the election results are out.
Also in this month's newsletter, we release the results of our four country study regarding the relationship between oil and governance in Africa...
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Southern Africa waits in anticipation, for the outcome of this weekend's election in Zimbabwe. The results will have implications not only for Zimbabwean citizens, but for the entire Southern African community, and beyond. Will Mugabe remain in power, or not? We explore this in several articles below, and will endeavour to bring you more comment next week, when the election results are out.
Also in this month's newsletter, we release the results of our four country study regarding the relationship between oil and governance in Africa...
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Democracy in Action - February 2008
In a politically charged environment after Polokwane, and a global environment of economic uncertainty, South Africa's leaders have attempted to steady the country with their annual opening of Parliament and Budget speeches. This month we make comment on these events; as well as taking a look at the political shenanigans about the future of the Scorpions; and a recent report highlighting the dissatisfaction and exodus of medical personnel from the country...
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In a politically charged environment after Polokwane, and a global environment of economic uncertainty, South Africa's leaders have attempted to steady the country with their annual opening of Parliament and Budget speeches. This month we make comment on these events; as well as taking a look at the political shenanigans about the future of the Scorpions; and a recent report highlighting the dissatisfaction and exodus of medical personnel from the country...
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Democracy in Action - November/December 2007
Welcome to the final issue of Democracy in Action for this year. This edition demonstrates the vast scope of activities that Idasa has been engaged in. We hope you enjoy reading it and find it informative.
We would like to wish everyone well over the festive season. If you are travelling, we wish you a safe journey.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
Kind Regards,
Media@Idasa Team
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Welcome to the final issue of Democracy in Action for this year. This edition demonstrates the vast scope of activities that Idasa has been engaged in. We hope you enjoy reading it and find it informative.
We would like to wish everyone well over the festive season. If you are travelling, we wish you a safe journey.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
Kind Regards,
Media@Idasa Team
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Democracy in Action - October 2007
With our 20-year celebration successfully behind us, it seems as though Idasa has been abuzz with activities and celebrations. But now is a good time to reflect back on the past twenty years, and it is clear that Idasa has passed many milestones. It has been a significant 20 years in South Africa - at the time of Idasa's launch in 1987 the country seemed set on disaster, with the apartheid government's arsenal of detentions, shootings, bannings and repeated states of emergency. It is worth looking...
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With our 20-year celebration successfully behind us, it seems as though Idasa has been abuzz with activities and celebrations. But now is a good time to reflect back on the past twenty years, and it is clear that Idasa has passed many milestones. It has been a significant 20 years in South Africa - at the time of Idasa's launch in 1987 the country seemed set on disaster, with the apartheid government's arsenal of detentions, shootings, bannings and repeated states of emergency. It is worth looking...
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Democracy in Action - August 2007
The highlight of our August 2007 newsletter is our upcoming 20-year anniversary and official celebration, which will be happening at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg on the 27th September. As part of our celebration, we will be collecting your reflections as partners, friends and former staff members of Idasa. We invite you to send us your comments, anecdotes and memoirs. All messages and 20-year birthday greetings will be most welcome. We plan to compile your stories and thoughts into an Idasa Memory Book...
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The highlight of our August 2007 newsletter is our upcoming 20-year anniversary and official celebration, which will be happening at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg on the 27th September. As part of our celebration, we will be collecting your reflections as partners, friends and former staff members of Idasa. We invite you to send us your comments, anecdotes and memoirs. All messages and 20-year birthday greetings will be most welcome. We plan to compile your stories and thoughts into an Idasa Memory Book...
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Democracy in Action - July 2007
July 2007 is an important anniversary for IDASA. It marks 20 years since the Dakar Conference, which was the first open and public meeting between members of the ANC in exile and members of South Africa’s white political establishment. The three-day conference was organized by IDASA to bring together white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, and their counterparts in exile. As we celebrate this anniversary, there are several reflective pieces in our newsletter, alongside articles about our work...
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July 2007 is an important anniversary for IDASA. It marks 20 years since the Dakar Conference, which was the first open and public meeting between members of the ANC in exile and members of South Africa’s white political establishment. The three-day conference was organized by IDASA to bring together white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, and their counterparts in exile. As we celebrate this anniversary, there are several reflective pieces in our newsletter, alongside articles about our work...
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Democracy in Action - June 2007
June has been a big and busy political month in South Africa, with organised labour flexing its muscle through strike action, and the lead up to the current ANC Policy Conference. IDASA's work in neighbouring Zimbabwe has seen the meeting of key civil society and political players, in efforts to bridge a dialogue process. IDASA has co-launched a website (http://www.africa-interactive.net/index.php?PageID=4851) to keep you up to date with political developments in Zimbabwe...
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June has been a big and busy political month in South Africa, with organised labour flexing its muscle through strike action, and the lead up to the current ANC Policy Conference. IDASA's work in neighbouring Zimbabwe has seen the meeting of key civil society and political players, in efforts to bridge a dialogue process. IDASA has co-launched a website (http://www.africa-interactive.net/index.php?PageID=4851) to keep you up to date with political developments in Zimbabwe...
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Democracy in Action - May 2007
Our May 2007 edition of Democracy in Action brings you news about IDASA's work in Nigeria, Angola and South Africa. Towards the end of May, IDASA held a conference which examined the impact of HIV/AIDS on democracies in six African countries and brought together decision makers to discuss the results of our research. In Angola, we are working with partners on building citizen leadership. And in South Africa, we have released a guide for political donations – intended to help those who are navigating...
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Our May 2007 edition of Democracy in Action brings you news about IDASA's work in Nigeria, Angola and South Africa. Towards the end of May, IDASA held a conference which examined the impact of HIV/AIDS on democracies in six African countries and brought together decision makers to discuss the results of our research. In Angola, we are working with partners on building citizen leadership. And in South Africa, we have released a guide for political donations – intended to help those who are navigating...
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Democracy in Action - April 2007
As recent African politics has been dominated by the Nigerian elections, South Africa celebrates 13 years of democracy - freedom day represents the 27th April 1994 when South Africans first voted for their elected leaders. IDASA celebrates with the nation, and has also participated in observing the contested elections in Nigeria - see our election observation documentation on our Nigeria site...
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As recent African politics has been dominated by the Nigerian elections, South Africa celebrates 13 years of democracy - freedom day represents the 27th April 1994 when South Africans first voted for their elected leaders. IDASA celebrates with the nation, and has also participated in observing the contested elections in Nigeria - see our election observation documentation on our Nigeria site...
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Democracy in Action - March 2007
IDASA programme activities during the last month have included hosting an international conference, producing research and engaging stakeholders in capacity building...
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IDASA programme activities during the last month have included hosting an international conference, producing research and engaging stakeholders in capacity building...
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Democracy in Action - February 2007
February has been a month full of political activity in South Africa, with the release of the State of the Nation Address and the Budget. Read our commentary on these and other hot topics, such as the emergence of the ANC's Progressive Business Forum, which highlights the need for regulation on party political funding. Another issue of accountability we emphasise is the need for transparent judicial ethics and integrity in the context of potential conflict of interests for judges...
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February has been a month full of political activity in South Africa, with the release of the State of the Nation Address and the Budget. Read our commentary on these and other hot topics, such as the emergence of the ANC's Progressive Business Forum, which highlights the need for regulation on party political funding. Another issue of accountability we emphasise is the need for transparent judicial ethics and integrity in the context of potential conflict of interests for judges...
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Democracy in Action - January 2007
January has been a time to gear up for the challenges of the year ahead, and 2007 promises to be a busy year for those of us working in South Africa and on the African Continent. Already we are steaming ahead as you will read below, about: political and parliamentary analysis; local government support and assessment; safety and security in South Africa and the DRC; HIV/AIDS support work in South Africa and Lesotho; support for community organizing and journalism; and research aimed at the realisation of children's rights...
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January has been a time to gear up for the challenges of the year ahead, and 2007 promises to be a busy year for those of us working in South Africa and on the African Continent. Already we are steaming ahead as you will read below, about: political and parliamentary analysis; local government support and assessment; safety and security in South Africa and the DRC; HIV/AIDS support work in South Africa and Lesotho; support for community organizing and journalism; and research aimed at the realisation of children's rights...
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Democracy in Action - November/December 2006
Welcome to the final 2006 edition of Democracy in Action. This month we profile the Open Budget Index, a study that investigates the transparency of 59 countries' government budgets. Further work relating to transparency includes research on corporate funding of political parties in South Africa; and local government's new anti-corruption drive. Also at a local government level, we look at the importance of building capacity in municipalities. Further afield, IDASA staff participated as international...
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Welcome to the final 2006 edition of Democracy in Action. This month we profile the Open Budget Index, a study that investigates the transparency of 59 countries' government budgets. Further work relating to transparency includes research on corporate funding of political parties in South Africa; and local government's new anti-corruption drive. Also at a local government level, we look at the importance of building capacity in municipalities. Further afield, IDASA staff participated as international...
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Democracy in Action - October 2006
This month's edition of Democracy in Action brings you a fresh crop of IDASA's work in South Africa and across the continent that is available on our website. We have consolidated our Safety and Security work into a new programme, that has begun work in SA and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several workshops have been held in Mozambique, Namibia and a large citizen leadership conference is upcoming...
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This month's edition of Democracy in Action brings you a fresh crop of IDASA's work in South Africa and across the continent that is available on our website. We have consolidated our Safety and Security work into a new programme, that has begun work in SA and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several workshops have been held in Mozambique, Namibia and a large citizen leadership conference is upcoming...
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Democracy in Action - September 2006
Democracy in Action will now be bringing you monthly, rather than quarterly highlights from our website. This past month highlights our work in the field of Active Citizenship, including articles on citizen leadership in rural Northern and Eastern Cape; the challenges of change in small towns in SA; and evaluations of ward committees and study circles. We also have some interesting Political Governance stories, including articles surrounding the Jacob Zuma trial, money & politics, Western Cape...
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Democracy in Action will now be bringing you monthly, rather than quarterly highlights from our website. This past month highlights our work in the field of Active Citizenship, including articles on citizen leadership in rural Northern and Eastern Cape; the challenges of change in small towns in SA; and evaluations of ward committees and study circles. We also have some interesting Political Governance stories, including articles surrounding the Jacob Zuma trial, money & politics, Western Cape...
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Democracy in Action - June 2006
IDASA's work on the African continent continues to grow, as can be seen in our Afrobarometer public opinion work in 18 countries; the Assessment Report for the APRM; the African children's budget network; and our peace building and dialogue work in Central Africa...
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IDASA's work on the African continent continues to grow, as can be seen in our Afrobarometer public opinion work in 18 countries; the Assessment Report for the APRM; the African children's budget network; and our peace building and dialogue work in Central Africa...
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Democracy in Action - February 2006
2006 has already seen vibrant political activity in South Africa, particularly in the lead up to the local government elections in March. IDASA continues its work in monitoring major political moments such as the State of the Nation address and the Budget Statement. Our work stretches further afield, as in this edition we share more about our work across Africa, and elsewhere. We have also launched a new website aimed at journalists wanting to report on local government issues - see below for more details...
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2006 has already seen vibrant political activity in South Africa, particularly in the lead up to the local government elections in March. IDASA continues its work in monitoring major political moments such as the State of the Nation address and the Budget Statement. Our work stretches further afield, as in this edition we share more about our work across Africa, and elsewhere. We have also launched a new website aimed at journalists wanting to report on local government issues - see below for more details...
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Democracy in Action - October 2005
This edition of Democracy-in-Action covers some exciting issues pertinent to the political and social agenda of our readers. Our Budget Information Service has produced several pieces of analysis on the recent Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) - this newsletter profiles our popular version...
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This edition of Democracy-in-Action covers some exciting issues pertinent to the political and social agenda of our readers. Our Budget Information Service has produced several pieces of analysis on the recent Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) - this newsletter profiles our popular version...
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Democracy in Action - June 2005
Dear Reader
Welcome to our June edition of Democracy in Action. This edition once again presents an exciting range of articles on IDASA's work, projects and other interesting topics.
Since our last edition, judgement has been handed down in the Schabir Shaik trail, resulting in charges of corruption being brought against Jacob Zuma and his release from his position as Deputy President. Commentary is delivered on President Mbeki's response to the corruption allegations and its repercussions for South Africa's democracy...
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Dear Reader
Welcome to our June edition of Democracy in Action. This edition once again presents an exciting range of articles on IDASA's work, projects and other interesting topics.
Since our last edition, judgement has been handed down in the Schabir Shaik trail, resulting in charges of corruption being brought against Jacob Zuma and his release from his position as Deputy President. Commentary is delivered on President Mbeki's response to the corruption allegations and its repercussions for South Africa's democracy...
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Democracy in Action - February 2005
Welcome to our February 2005 edition of Democracy in Action. This edition covers a range of IDASA's work, with particular commentary on the State of the Nation Address and our work on Party Political Funding. The work we are doing across Africa, in the fields of Human Rights, Active Citizenship and HIV/AIDS is also profiled below. Next week, after the Government Budget is released on 23rd February, our Budget Information Service (BIS) Units will be releasing statements on various aspects of the Budget...
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Welcome to our February 2005 edition of Democracy in Action. This edition covers a range of IDASA's work, with particular commentary on the State of the Nation Address and our work on Party Political Funding. The work we are doing across Africa, in the fields of Human Rights, Active Citizenship and HIV/AIDS is also profiled below. Next week, after the Government Budget is released on 23rd February, our Budget Information Service (BIS) Units will be releasing statements on various aspects of the Budget...
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Democracy in Action - September 2004
Welcome to IDASA's new e-newsletter : Democracy in Action where we bring you news and perspectives from the work of IDASA in South Africa, across the African continent, and our work in other parts of the world. I encourage you to peruse our new website www.idasa.org.za which is a tool of outreach to further establish and consolidate democracy on the African continent.
For latest Idasa and other events, see our Events Calendar on the web.
Warm Regards
Samantha Fleming, Editor
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Welcome to IDASA's new e-newsletter : Democracy in Action where we bring you news and perspectives from the work of IDASA in South Africa, across the African continent, and our work in other parts of the world. I encourage you to peruse our new website www.idasa.org.za which is a tool of outreach to further establish and consolidate democracy on the African continent.
For latest Idasa and other events, see our Events Calendar on the web.
Warm Regards
Samantha Fleming, Editor
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
Read the latest Idasa newsletter here.
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 November 30]
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[2009 September 15]
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[2009 September 15]
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[2009 August 31]
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[2009 August 29]
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[2009 August 29]
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[2009 July 31]
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[2009 July 31]
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[2009 June 19]
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[2009 June 19]
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[2009 May 27]
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[2009 May 27]
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[2009 April 21]
Opposition Politics 2009
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[2009 April 21]
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[2009 April 09]
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[2009 March 31]
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[2009 March 31]
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[2009 February 26]
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[2009 February 26]
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[2009 January 30]
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[2009 January 30]
Almost half of the 589 municipal by-elections in South Africa between February 2001 and December 2007 were caused by death of councillors. And most of these deaths were those of people between 25 and 49 years-old. These are some of the findings of an...
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[2008 December 01]
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[2008 November 24]
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[2008 October 31]
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[2008 September 30]
September has been a momentous month of politics in Africa. We have seen the first peaceful elections in Angola in 16 years, a deal finally brokered in Zimbabwe after eight years of turmoil and, just in the last two weeks, a shake-up of political personalities and presidents in South Africa...
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[2008 September 30]
September has been a momentous month of politics in Africa. We have seen the first peaceful elections in Angola in 16 years, a deal finally brokered in Zimbabwe after eight years of turmoil and, just in the last two weeks, a shake-up of political personalities and presidents in South Africa...
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[2008 August 29]
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[2008 August 29]
A study released by Idasa in August found that, despite significant improvements in service delivery by local government over the past ten years, most municipal councils face a widening gap between demand and supply of services. This has led to citizens...
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[2008 August 29]
A study released by Idasa in August found that, despite significant improvements in service delivery by local government over the past ten years, most municipal councils face a widening gap between demand and supply of services. This has led to citizens...
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Newsletters: Migration & Social Cohesion
[2008 August 18]
The project on Migration and Social Cohesion is funded by the Heinrich Boell Stiftung and is being implemented by Idasa as the South African partner of the Southern African Migration Project (SAMP). Welcome to this first edition of Migration & Social...
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[2008 August 18]
The project on Migration and Social Cohesion is funded by the Heinrich Boell Stiftung and is being implemented by Idasa as the South African partner of the Southern African Migration Project (SAMP). Welcome to this first edition of Migration & Social...
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Newsletters: Democracy in Action - July 08
[2008 July 31]
After months of watching disaster unfold in Zimbabwe the international community can finally see the results of negotiations, as a Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between leaders in that country.
In South Africa,...
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[2008 July 31]
After months of watching disaster unfold in Zimbabwe the international community can finally see the results of negotiations, as a Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between leaders in that country.
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[2008 July 28]
About two out of ten South Africans live in informal settlements. They are part of a large number of citizens without a secure house to live in with their families. While some of us are concerned about the next electricity blackout, those without...
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[2008 July 28]
About two out of ten South Africans live in informal settlements. They are part of a large number of citizens without a secure house to live in with their families. While some of us are concerned about the next electricity blackout, those without...
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[2008 July 18]
This edition of ePoliticsSA was compiled by Kate Lefko-Everett. This edition of ePolitics provides an overview of migration and refugee policy since 1994, which has only in recent years shifted from a “protectionist” approach conductive...
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[2008 July 18]
This edition of ePoliticsSA was compiled by Kate Lefko-Everett. This edition of ePolitics provides an overview of migration and refugee policy since 1994, which has only in recent years shifted from a “protectionist” approach conductive...
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Newsletters: Democracy in Action - June 08
[2008 June 30]
As the crisis in Zimbabwe continues to unfold after the presidential run-off, Idasa supports the calls from SADC and the Pan African Parliament observer missions that conditions be put in place for the holding of a free and fair run-off as soon as possible...
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[2008 June 30]
As the crisis in Zimbabwe continues to unfold after the presidential run-off, Idasa supports the calls from SADC and the Pan African Parliament observer missions that conditions be put in place for the holding of a free and fair run-off as soon as possible...
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Newsletters: Auditor General goes on National Roadshows to Present Overview of Municipal Audits
[2008 June 25]
The Auditor General Terence Nombembe has embarked on a national road show to present his overview of municipal audits in all nine provinces. This has involved briefing mayors and municipal managers on the municipal audit outcomes and trends for the 2006/7 financial year...
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[2008 June 25]
The Auditor General Terence Nombembe has embarked on a national road show to present his overview of municipal audits in all nine provinces. This has involved briefing mayors and municipal managers on the municipal audit outcomes and trends for the 2006/7 financial year...
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Newsletters: Democracy in Action - May 08
[2008 May 30]
As much as the xenophobia displayed on South African streets has been horrific, citizens have begun to show their true African colours, in anti-xenophobia marches, movements and relief efforts. Idasa joined its voice with others in condemning the xenophobic attacks and calling for peace...
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[2008 May 30]
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[2008 May 28]
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[2008 May 28]
As we write these words, hundreds of fellow Africans, most of whom fled political persecution from their own countries to seek safety in a democratic South Africa, are gathered in makeshift camps and church halls across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town...
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Newsletters: Residents Win a Court Battle in the Struggle for Free Basic Water
[2008 May 06]
For five years the residents of Phiri in Soweto had to endure what some of us take for granted – going without water for at least two weeks every month. Since the installation of pre-paid meters in the area, most residents find themselves running...
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[2008 May 06]
For five years the residents of Phiri in Soweto had to endure what some of us take for granted – going without water for at least two weeks every month. Since the installation of pre-paid meters in the area, most residents find themselves running...
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Newsletters: The Power of Community – Learning from the Cubans
[2008 April 18]
It is a Thursday evening and the Elijah Loza Hall at Community House is full to capacity. Young and old, activists and academics, workers and students, have all come to watch ‘The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Crisis’. This...
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[2008 April 18]
It is a Thursday evening and the Elijah Loza Hall at Community House is full to capacity. Young and old, activists and academics, workers and students, have all come to watch ‘The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Crisis’. This...
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Newsletters: Leadership for Accelerated Delivery and Development
[2008 March 28]
This week local government leaders from 107 municipalities in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape are gathered in Somerset West for the first Governance Summer School. The school is hosted by the Western Cape Department of Local Government...
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[2008 March 28]
This week local government leaders from 107 municipalities in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape are gathered in Somerset West for the first Governance Summer School. The school is hosted by the Western Cape Department of Local Government...
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Newsletters: The State of Our Drinking Water
[2008 March 13]
South Africa’s tap water is still among the safest in the world. This is what the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, Lindiwe Hendricks told parliament this week. Responding to questions form members of parliament, Minister Hendricks said South Africa does not have a water crisis...
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[2008 March 13]
South Africa’s tap water is still among the safest in the world. This is what the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, Lindiwe Hendricks told parliament this week. Responding to questions form members of parliament, Minister Hendricks said South Africa does not have a water crisis...
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Newsletters: Demand for Skills in Local Government
[2008 February 28]
Over the last few years the national budget transfers to municipalities have increased from nearly R14 billion in 2004/5 to R44.2 billion in 2007/8 financial year. This represents an increase from 4.3 percent to 8 percent of national revenue. The...
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[2008 February 28]
Over the last few years the national budget transfers to municipalities have increased from nearly R14 billion in 2004/5 to R44.2 billion in 2007/8 financial year. This represents an increase from 4.3 percent to 8 percent of national revenue. The...
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Newsletters: What the national budget means for municipalities
[2008 February 22]
While the world economy is facing a slowdown, South Africa will weather the storm. This was the message from the Minister of Finance as he delivered his annual budget this week. The national budget allocates resources to the three spheres of government,...
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[2008 February 22]
While the world economy is facing a slowdown, South Africa will weather the storm. This was the message from the Minister of Finance as he delivered his annual budget this week. The national budget allocates resources to the three spheres of government,...
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Newsletters: Municipal Revenue threatened
[2008 January 29]
Municipalities could soon lose billions of rands in revenue. This is if the Department of Provincial and Local Government’s draft regulations on rates charged by local government, published in the Government Gazette last month, go ahead. The regulations,...
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[2008 January 29]
Municipalities could soon lose billions of rands in revenue. This is if the Department of Provincial and Local Government’s draft regulations on rates charged by local government, published in the Government Gazette last month, go ahead. The regulations,...
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Newsletters: How far to total eradication of the bucket system
[2007 November 30]
In February 2005, there were 252 254 buckets in use in the country. The national government then committed itself to eradication of the bucket sanitation system by December 2007. With this deadline upon us, we ask how far have we come to meeting this target...
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[2007 November 30]
In February 2005, there were 252 254 buckets in use in the country. The national government then committed itself to eradication of the bucket sanitation system by December 2007. With this deadline upon us, we ask how far have we come to meeting this target...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Reading the ANC's National Membership Audit
[2007 November 07]
On 12 October 2007, the African National Congress (ANC) released its audit of membership in preparation for the party’s 52nd National Conference (NC), due to be held in Polokwane in December this year. The audit has a direct bearing on the...
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[2007 November 07]
On 12 October 2007, the African National Congress (ANC) released its audit of membership in preparation for the party’s 52nd National Conference (NC), due to be held in Polokwane in December this year. The audit has a direct bearing on the...
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Newsletters: The state of our cities’ finances
[2007 October 29]
South Africa’s nine cities are showing ‘improved financial stability’ and an ‘increasing ability to tackle the challenges’ of service delivery to the rich and poor households in their respective communities. This has come...
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[2007 October 29]
South Africa’s nine cities are showing ‘improved financial stability’ and an ‘increasing ability to tackle the challenges’ of service delivery to the rich and poor households in their respective communities. This has come...
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Newsletters: Should public servants serve as elected public representatives?
[2007 October 19]
We have now had two democratic elections for local government. And over the time in many municipalities we have had teachers and other public servants standing as councilors and getting elected into the councils. The Public Service Commission (PSC) recently...
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[2007 October 19]
We have now had two democratic elections for local government. And over the time in many municipalities we have had teachers and other public servants standing as councilors and getting elected into the councils. The Public Service Commission (PSC) recently...
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Newsletters: Local Government and Floor Crossing
[2007 September 12]
Local government is where you as a citizen conduct most of your affairs with the institutions of our democratic state. South Africa’s vision of a participatory and developmental local government is one of the most ambitious and progressive in the world...
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[2007 September 12]
Local government is where you as a citizen conduct most of your affairs with the institutions of our democratic state. South Africa’s vision of a participatory and developmental local government is one of the most ambitious and progressive in the world...
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Newsletters: Local Government Laws Amendment Bill
[2007 September 03]
In a move to close legal ambiguities, tighten anti-corruption measures and do away with the potential for litigation, parliament is considering proposals to amend a number of laws dealing with local government. At least four pieces of local government...
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[2007 September 03]
In a move to close legal ambiguities, tighten anti-corruption measures and do away with the potential for litigation, parliament is considering proposals to amend a number of laws dealing with local government. At least four pieces of local government...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Floor-Crossing and its Discontents
[2007 August 30]
On 1 September a perfect storm of floor-crossing will implode on South Africa’s system of representative democracy. For the first time since the passing of floor-crossing legislation in 2002 and 2003, the “window of opportunity”...
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[2007 August 30]
On 1 September a perfect storm of floor-crossing will implode on South Africa’s system of representative democracy. For the first time since the passing of floor-crossing legislation in 2002 and 2003, the “window of opportunity”...
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Newsletters: Restoring a Sense of Responsibility and Mission to the Local News Media
[2007 July 20]
“You see, a fish lays a thousand eggs at a time and says nothing about it.” Lechesa Tsenoli smiles as he says this. He paces up and down as about 40 men and women sit glued to his every word. They are from trade unions, community-based organisations,...
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[2007 July 20]
“You see, a fish lays a thousand eggs at a time and says nothing about it.” Lechesa Tsenoli smiles as he says this. He paces up and down as about 40 men and women sit glued to his every word. They are from trade unions, community-based organisations,...
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Newsletters: The Role of the Mayor in Municipal Budgeting
[2007 June 29]
This is the time of year that municipalities all over the country have to present their annual budgets. It represents the culmination of a process of consultation with citizens and communities to identify the development priorities for their municipal...
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[2007 June 29]
This is the time of year that municipalities all over the country have to present their annual budgets. It represents the culmination of a process of consultation with citizens and communities to identify the development priorities for their municipal...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Negotiating the the ANC's Policy Conference
[2007 June 26]
This edition of ePoliticsSA analyses the African National Congress’ (ANC) self-assessment of the intersection of party and state. This is discussed against the backdrop of the transition and keeping in mind the discussion documents published...
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[2007 June 26]
This edition of ePoliticsSA analyses the African National Congress’ (ANC) self-assessment of the intersection of party and state. This is discussed against the backdrop of the transition and keeping in mind the discussion documents published...
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Newsletters: Municipal Leaders Reflect on Project Consolidate
[2007 June 13]
Provincial and Local Government Minister Sydney Mufamadi told a gathering of about 500 mayors, municipal managers, local government partners and practitioners in Cape Town to reflect on the progress of Project Consolidate, a government-driven hands-on support programme for local government...
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[2007 June 13]
Provincial and Local Government Minister Sydney Mufamadi told a gathering of about 500 mayors, municipal managers, local government partners and practitioners in Cape Town to reflect on the progress of Project Consolidate, a government-driven hands-on support programme for local government...
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Newsletters: Championing service delivery
[2007 May 21]
Sometimes all it takes for something to be done about development in a poor area is to find a political champion able to influence both the relevant government department and the private sector to take action, says Lechesa Tsenoli, chairperson of Parliament's...
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[2007 May 21]
Sometimes all it takes for something to be done about development in a poor area is to find a political champion able to influence both the relevant government department and the private sector to take action, says Lechesa Tsenoli, chairperson of Parliament's...
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Newsletters: Ichibi Lolwazi Citizen Advice Bureau - Using Information Technology to Empower Citizens with Knowledge
[2007 May 04]
Advising People Everywhere The Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) has given advice to ordinary citizens since 1962 in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Today, only the Cape Town and Pretoria offices remain. But the demand for advice has grown since the advent of democracy...
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[2007 May 04]
Advising People Everywhere The Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) has given advice to ordinary citizens since 1962 in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Today, only the Cape Town and Pretoria offices remain. But the demand for advice has grown since the advent of democracy...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Opposition Succession in Practice
[2007 May 04]
Over the course of the next week the Democratic Alliance (DA) will convene three separate election forums. The first, the party’s Federal Congress, will commence at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on 5 May. The Congress will bring together...
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[2007 May 04]
Over the course of the next week the Democratic Alliance (DA) will convene three separate election forums. The first, the party’s Federal Congress, will commence at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on 5 May. The Congress will bring together...
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Newsletters: Turnaround in Service Payments
[2007 April 25]
Recently the news has been dominated by the Presidential Imbizo in Gauteng in which President Thabo Mbeki interacted with and listened to citizens on how they experience government service delivery. At this Imbizo, as with all the others, most of the...
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[2007 April 25]
Recently the news has been dominated by the Presidential Imbizo in Gauteng in which President Thabo Mbeki interacted with and listened to citizens on how they experience government service delivery. At this Imbizo, as with all the others, most of the...
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Newsletters: High density, low cost housing
[2007 April 04]
Word on the Street Newsletter number 25 featured the Impumelelo Awards for innovation in the public sector. From time to time, in future newsletters we will feature some of the winners, in the belief that these projects offer ideas and experiences that...
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[2007 April 04]
Word on the Street Newsletter number 25 featured the Impumelelo Awards for innovation in the public sector. From time to time, in future newsletters we will feature some of the winners, in the belief that these projects offer ideas and experiences that...
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Newsletters: The Budget Speech and Local Government
[2007 March 26]
While the Minister of Finance’s budget speech usually hits the headlines for a day or two, the national budget contains a wealth of information that can provide a year’s worth of interesting stories for any journalists willing to put in a bit of work to understand the detail...
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[2007 March 26]
While the Minister of Finance’s budget speech usually hits the headlines for a day or two, the national budget contains a wealth of information that can provide a year’s worth of interesting stories for any journalists willing to put in a bit of work to understand the detail...
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Newsletters: The Year Ahead for Local Government
[2007 March 07]
February is traditionally the month when government outlines its programme of action for the year. President Thabo Mbeki’s annual State of the Nation address sets the agenda for the year, while Ministers also present the specific goals and plans for their departments...
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[2007 March 07]
February is traditionally the month when government outlines its programme of action for the year. President Thabo Mbeki’s annual State of the Nation address sets the agenda for the year, while Ministers also present the specific goals and plans for their departments...
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Newsletters: Impumelelo Awards
[2007 February 23]
Every year, Impumelelo Innovations Awards Trust sends out 5000 application forms to national and provincial government departments, municipalities, government agencies and non-governmental organisations. The forms encourage them to enter this competition...
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[2007 February 23]
Every year, Impumelelo Innovations Awards Trust sends out 5000 application forms to national and provincial government departments, municipalities, government agencies and non-governmental organisations. The forms encourage them to enter this competition...
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Newsletters: The State of Energy in South African Cities
[2007 February 09]
South African cities on average have the highest energy intensities in the world as they rely on cheap coal as one of the major sources of energy to drive economic activity. And in most cities, transport accounts for more than half of the total energy consumption...
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[2007 February 09]
South African cities on average have the highest energy intensities in the world as they rely on cheap coal as one of the major sources of energy to drive economic activity. And in most cities, transport accounts for more than half of the total energy consumption...
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Newsletters: Municipalities and Land Allocation
[2007 January 29]
Land is one of the most important resources held in common heritage by all human beings. However nowadays land has become a source of private wealth for individuals and companies. The democratic Constitution and the White Paper on Land Reform in South...
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[2007 January 29]
Land is one of the most important resources held in common heritage by all human beings. However nowadays land has become a source of private wealth for individuals and companies. The democratic Constitution and the White Paper on Land Reform in South...
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Newsletters: Local Government Leadership Academy
[2007 January 11]
Local government faces huge challenges in their work to deliver services to the citizens, and many municipalities fall short. Often, the reason given is lack of resources. This isn’t necessarily true, though, since many municipalities don’t...
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[2007 January 11]
Local government faces huge challenges in their work to deliver services to the citizens, and many municipalities fall short. Often, the reason given is lack of resources. This isn’t necessarily true, though, since many municipalities don’t...
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Newsletters: The Vuna Awards - Municipal Excellence
[2006 December 21]
Since 2003, municipalities across the country have been participating in a national contest for excellence in performance and service delivery. The Vuna Awards are part of the Minister of Provincial and Local Government's incentive scheme for municipalities...
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[2006 December 21]
Since 2003, municipalities across the country have been participating in a national contest for excellence in performance and service delivery. The Vuna Awards are part of the Minister of Provincial and Local Government's incentive scheme for municipalities...
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Newsletters: Local Government and the 2010 Fifa World Cup - Newsletter No 19
[2006 December 04]
The countdown to the 2010 World Cup is on. What has been done so far to prepare for this, one of the biggest shows on Earth? How will our municipalities be affected, and what opportunities lie ahead for citizens? This newsletter explores these and other questions, as the clock ticks on towards 2010...
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[2006 December 04]
The countdown to the 2010 World Cup is on. What has been done so far to prepare for this, one of the biggest shows on Earth? How will our municipalities be affected, and what opportunities lie ahead for citizens? This newsletter explores these and other questions, as the clock ticks on towards 2010...
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Newsletters: The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority - Newsletter 18
[2006 November 20]
The media often pays a lot of attention to the apparent lack of skills in some important areas of local government, but less attention is paid to what is being done to address the situation. One of the leading organisations in the battle to ensure skills...
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[2006 November 20]
The media often pays a lot of attention to the apparent lack of skills in some important areas of local government, but less attention is paid to what is being done to address the situation. One of the leading organisations in the battle to ensure skills...
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Newsletters: Local Government Anti-Corruption Strategy – Newsletter No. 17
[2006 November 01]
The Minister of Provincial and Local Government, Sydney Mufamadi says corruption is responsible for poor service delivery in some municipalities. The government seems to be taking the fight against corruption seriously and as a result the DPLG has launched...
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[2006 November 01]
The Minister of Provincial and Local Government, Sydney Mufamadi says corruption is responsible for poor service delivery in some municipalities. The government seems to be taking the fight against corruption seriously and as a result the DPLG has launched...
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Newsletters: Local Government and Public Transport - Newsletter no 16
[2006 October 12]
Mishay Nomdo is 22-years old and lives in Kraaifontein, about 40 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town where she works as a web administrator. Every working day, Mishay has to get up at six in order to catch the ten-past-seven train to Cape Town which gets her to work at quarter-past-eight...
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[2006 October 12]
Mishay Nomdo is 22-years old and lives in Kraaifontein, about 40 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town where she works as a web administrator. Every working day, Mishay has to get up at six in order to catch the ten-past-seven train to Cape Town which gets her to work at quarter-past-eight...
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Newsletters: Citizens @ Work: September 2006
[2006 September 20]
This edition of Citizens at Work, the newsletter of the Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme, includes articles about Major step for DRC democracy; Occasional Column - your chance to have your say, Hard realities of the future; @ Work in the Community...
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[2006 September 20]
This edition of Citizens at Work, the newsletter of the Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme, includes articles about Major step for DRC democracy; Occasional Column - your chance to have your say, Hard realities of the future; @ Work in the Community...
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Newsletters: Word on the Street Newsletter no 15
[2006 September 11]
As part of the plan to improve electricity supply, there is an ongoing process to restructure the distribution of electricity in South Africa, and this will have a large impact on municipalities.
In 2005, the Cabinet gave the go-ahead to...
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[2006 September 11]
As part of the plan to improve electricity supply, there is an ongoing process to restructure the distribution of electricity in South Africa, and this will have a large impact on municipalities.
In 2005, the Cabinet gave the go-ahead to...
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Newsletters: Local Government and Communication - Newsletter # 14
[2006 August 30]
Communication is arguably the most crucial aspect in any form of relationship between human beings. A democratic government constitutes a political contract between citizens, their representatives and civil servants. Our democratic government is committed...
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[2006 August 30]
Communication is arguably the most crucial aspect in any form of relationship between human beings. A democratic government constitutes a political contract between citizens, their representatives and civil servants. Our democratic government is committed...
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Newsletters: EpoliticsSA: Presidential Succession in Practice
[2006 July 20]
Who will be elected President of the African National Congress (ANC) in 2007? Who will become President of the Republic of South Africa in 2009? These questions, and the speculation cast in their drift, have come increasingly to dominate newspaper...
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[2006 July 20]
Who will be elected President of the African National Congress (ANC) in 2007? Who will become President of the Republic of South Africa in 2009? These questions, and the speculation cast in their drift, have come increasingly to dominate newspaper...
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Newsletters: A 5-year Strategic Plan for Local Government: Newsletter 12
[2006 July 14]
At a recent conference of SALGA (The SA Local Government Association), the Director-General of the Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG) presented the DPLG’s five-year strategic agenda for local government. The strategy is aimed...
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[2006 July 14]
At a recent conference of SALGA (The SA Local Government Association), the Director-General of the Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG) presented the DPLG’s five-year strategic agenda for local government. The strategy is aimed...
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Newsletters: Youth and the Local Government: Newsletter # 11
[2006 July 01]
Young people constitute a large proportion of South Africa ’s population. In the South African National Commission Act of 1996, youth means any person between the ages of 14 and 35. This year, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka introduced...
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[2006 July 01]
Young people constitute a large proportion of South Africa ’s population. In the South African National Commission Act of 1996, youth means any person between the ages of 14 and 35. This year, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka introduced...
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Newsletters: Citizens @ Work: June 2006
[2006 June 15]
This edition of Citizens at Work, the newsletter of the Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme, includes articles about the surveys of citizens in 18 African countries on perceptions of democracy; an interview with Evo Morales, the Bolivian...
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[2006 June 15]
This edition of Citizens at Work, the newsletter of the Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme, includes articles about the surveys of citizens in 18 African countries on perceptions of democracy; an interview with Evo Morales, the Bolivian...
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Newsletters: HIV/AIDS and Local Government: Newsletter 10
[2006 June 13]
• “Everyone has the right to have access to health care services, including reproductive health care; sufficient food and water; and social security, including, if they are unable to support themselves and their dependants, appropriate social assistance...
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[2006 June 13]
• “Everyone has the right to have access to health care services, including reproductive health care; sufficient food and water; and social security, including, if they are unable to support themselves and their dependants, appropriate social assistance...
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Newsletters: Municipal Talk June 2006
[2006 June 01]
We present to you a revamped, rejuvenated Municipal Talk. Past readers of Municipal Talk last saw it more than three years ago. We assume you missed it; this is evidenced by the number of calls we received enquiring why you no longer receive copies of the newsletter...
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[2006 June 01]
We present to you a revamped, rejuvenated Municipal Talk. Past readers of Municipal Talk last saw it more than three years ago. We assume you missed it; this is evidenced by the number of calls we received enquiring why you no longer receive copies of the newsletter...
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Newsletters: Community Development Workers: Newsletter 9
[2006 May 24]
What are Community Development Workers? Community Development Workers (CDWs) are community-based resource persons who work with other local activists to help their fellow community members to obtain information and resources from service providers...
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[2006 May 24]
What are Community Development Workers? Community Development Workers (CDWs) are community-based resource persons who work with other local activists to help their fellow community members to obtain information and resources from service providers...
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Newsletters: The Responsibilities of Local Government: Newsletter 8
[2006 May 05]
According to the South African Constitution, the different spheres of government (national, provincial and local) are responsible for particular functions. It is important to understand how responsibility and authority is divided across the different...
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[2006 May 05]
According to the South African Constitution, the different spheres of government (national, provincial and local) are responsible for particular functions. It is important to understand how responsibility and authority is divided across the different...
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Newsletters: Local Government Calender: Newsletter 7
[2006 April 21]
There are numerous events that municipalities are obligated to include in their yearly calendar. It is useful for journalists covering local government to take note of the key calendar dates in their respective municipalities, in order to ensure that...
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[2006 April 21]
There are numerous events that municipalities are obligated to include in their yearly calendar. It is useful for journalists covering local government to take note of the key calendar dates in their respective municipalities, in order to ensure that...
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Newsletters: Councillors' Code of Conduct: Newsletter 6
[2006 April 05]
Just over a month ago, local government leaders were elected into office. For many, this was the first time that they assumed a public position. On accepting their new roles, some took an oath of honour - as instructed by their party leadership - that...
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[2006 April 05]
Just over a month ago, local government leaders were elected into office. For many, this was the first time that they assumed a public position. On accepting their new roles, some took an oath of honour - as instructed by their party leadership - that...
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Newsletters: Processes and Practices Post-elections: Newsletter 5
[2006 March 15]
This newsletter is aimed at journalists interested in local government. For more about this project, see www.wordonthestreet.org.za The elections on March 1st have come and gone, and the results are in. So what happens, now that the process of...
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[2006 March 15]
This newsletter is aimed at journalists interested in local government. For more about this project, see www.wordonthestreet.org.za The elections on March 1st have come and gone, and the results are in. So what happens, now that the process of...
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Newsletters: Local Government and the Budget: Newsletter 4
[2006 March 02]
Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, delivered his budget speech on the 15th of February. What does the budget mean for local government and local communities, and what are some of the ways in which local media might follow up on it?
Poverty and Vulnerability...
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[2006 March 02]
Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, delivered his budget speech on the 15th of February. What does the budget mean for local government and local communities, and what are some of the ways in which local media might follow up on it?
Poverty and Vulnerability...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Local Government Elections 2006 - the Race for Cape Town
[2006 February 21]
By Jonathan FaullNext week South Africa goes to the polls to elect into office nearly 9000 councilors to preside over 283 municipalities through the second term of democratic local government.
This edition of ePoliticsSA will outline the shape...
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[2006 February 21]
By Jonathan FaullNext week South Africa goes to the polls to elect into office nearly 9000 councilors to preside over 283 municipalities through the second term of democratic local government.
This edition of ePoliticsSA will outline the shape...
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Newsletters: Opinion Surveys in the Lead Up to Elections: Newsletter 3
[2006 February 13]
As the March 1st local government elections draw closer, we are starting to see several organizations releasing the results of public opinion surveys that they have conducted. These surveys generally focus on the likely outcome of the elections(nationally,...
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[2006 February 13]
As the March 1st local government elections draw closer, we are starting to see several organizations releasing the results of public opinion surveys that they have conducted. These surveys generally focus on the likely outcome of the elections(nationally,...
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Newsletters: CCEP Review August/September 2005
[2005 August 10]
This is the quarterly newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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[2005 August 10]
This is the quarterly newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Edition 04, 2005
[2005 July 22]
This edition of ePoliticsSA will isolate and interrogate three broad themes in the NGC report, and, in doing so, elaborate on the wider “organisational challenges” to the ANC. Firstly, this briefing will analyse and reflect on the party’s...
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[2005 July 22]
This edition of ePoliticsSA will isolate and interrogate three broad themes in the NGC report, and, in doing so, elaborate on the wider “organisational challenges” to the ANC. Firstly, this briefing will analyse and reflect on the party’s...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA 03.05 Transforming the Judiciary
[2005 May 13]
Debating the Transformation of the Judiciary: Rhetoric and Substance The transformation of South Africa’s judiciary is constitutionally prescribed, necessary and inevitable – what is important about transformation, however, is the form it takes...
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[2005 May 13]
Debating the Transformation of the Judiciary: Rhetoric and Substance The transformation of South Africa’s judiciary is constitutionally prescribed, necessary and inevitable – what is important about transformation, however, is the form it takes...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Edition 02, 2005 - Moribund Opposition and Why the Alliance won't Fold
[2005 April 08]
This brief will interrogate the state of opposition politics in South Africa through the prism of electoral results, turnout and representation. It will then assess the state of the ruling, African National Congress (ANC) led, Tripartite Alliance and...
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[2005 April 08]
This brief will interrogate the state of opposition politics in South Africa through the prism of electoral results, turnout and representation. It will then assess the state of the ruling, African National Congress (ANC) led, Tripartite Alliance and...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA Tracing the "Two Economies": the politics, policy and practice of pragmatism.
[2005 March 03]
This brief will trace the genesis of the concept of South Africa’s "Two Economies", and interrogate the 2005 State of the Nation Address (SON) against this backdrop, in an effort to analyse government priorities, policy and the implementation thereof,...
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[2005 March 03]
This brief will trace the genesis of the concept of South Africa’s "Two Economies", and interrogate the 2005 State of the Nation Address (SON) against this backdrop, in an effort to analyse government priorities, policy and the implementation thereof,...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - 08, 2004: The Third Democratic Parliament
[2004 December 19]
This edition of ePoliticsSA will assess the record of Parliament in 2004 with a focus on institutional integrity, transparency and its ability to hold the executive to account. Introduction Since 1994, Parliament has transformed itself from...
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[2004 December 19]
This edition of ePoliticsSA will assess the record of Parliament in 2004 with a focus on institutional integrity, transparency and its ability to hold the executive to account. Introduction Since 1994, Parliament has transformed itself from...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Edition 07, 2004: Elections Adspend in Mainstream Media
[2004 October 27]
According to information gathered by the media consultancy AC Nielsen, R46,784,678 was spent by major political parties to advertise their campaigns through the mainstream media at the height of the general election campaign (January through April 2004)...
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[2004 October 27]
According to information gathered by the media consultancy AC Nielsen, R46,784,678 was spent by major political parties to advertise their campaigns through the mainstream media at the height of the general election campaign (January through April 2004)...
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Newsletters: CCEP Review September 2004 volume 4
[2004 September 30]
This is the quarterly newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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[2004 September 30]
This is the quarterly newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Edition 06: Local Government Floor Crossing 2004
[2004 August 31]
The local government floor-crossing period commences on 1 September and closes two weeks later on the 15th. This ePoliticsSA briefing will focus on the impending “window” for floor-crossing, and contextualise the issue within a broader...
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[2004 August 31]
The local government floor-crossing period commences on 1 September and closes two weeks later on the 15th. This ePoliticsSA briefing will focus on the impending “window” for floor-crossing, and contextualise the issue within a broader...
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Newsletters: EpoliticsSA Government Ethics - balancing competing interests in the public interest
[2004 August 16]
ePoliticsSA – Edition 05, 2004 Introduction Government and the civil service are constantly engaged in weighing up competing national, constituent-based, political and personal interests. A conflict of interest emerges when competing...
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[2004 August 16]
ePoliticsSA – Edition 05, 2004 Introduction Government and the civil service are constantly engaged in weighing up competing national, constituent-based, political and personal interests. A conflict of interest emerges when competing...
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Newsletters: ePoliticsSA - Edition 04, 2004: The Third Cabinet: Implications and Practice
[2004 July 31]
This edition of E-Politics will analyse the “shape” of South Africa’s Third Cabinet, its political implications, and its work vis-à-vis the recent State of the Nation Addresses and the Parliamentary Ministerial Briefings.
In...
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[2004 July 31]
This edition of E-Politics will analyse the “shape” of South Africa’s Third Cabinet, its political implications, and its work vis-à-vis the recent State of the Nation Addresses and the Parliamentary Ministerial Briefings.
In...
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Newsletters: CCEP Review July 2004 volume 3
[2004 July 19]
This is the newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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[2004 July 19]
This is the newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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Newsletters: E-Politics: Elections 2004 outcomes in the Provinces - April 2004
[2004 June 21]
Jonathan Faull and Lorato Banda
With less than two weeks to go until South Africa’s third democratic elections, one can begin to make tentative predictions about likely outcomes in the nine provinces.
The incumbent African National...
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[2004 June 21]
Jonathan Faull and Lorato Banda
With less than two weeks to go until South Africa’s third democratic elections, one can begin to make tentative predictions about likely outcomes in the nine provinces.
The incumbent African National...
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Newsletters: Election Synopsis - How the West was Won (and Lost) - May 2004
[2004 June 21]
Jonathan Faull
According to most analysts, and some political leaders, the elections of 2004 have marked a substantive remaking of the political landscape of the Western Cape. It has become common cause to cite the ascendance of the African...
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[2004 June 21]
Jonathan Faull
According to most analysts, and some political leaders, the elections of 2004 have marked a substantive remaking of the political landscape of the Western Cape. It has become common cause to cite the ascendance of the African...
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Newsletters: CCEP Review May 2004 volume 2
[2004 May 18]
This is the quarterly newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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[2004 May 18]
This is the quarterly newsletter of the Community and Citizen Empowerment Programme (CCEP) of Idasa. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License ShareThisShareThisShareThis X X X
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Newsletters: CCEP Review February 2004 volume 1
[2004 February 21]
The Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme (CCEP) was established in 2003 as a project run by Idasa. This month Idasa would like to introduce the CCEP REVIEW - a monthly publication which will keep the CCEP’s alumni and partners informed of its progress, successes and plans...
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[2004 February 21]
The Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme (CCEP) was established in 2003 as a project run by Idasa. This month Idasa would like to introduce the CCEP REVIEW - a monthly publication which will keep the CCEP’s alumni and partners informed of its progress, successes and plans...
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Newsletters: Municipal Talk December 2003
[2003 December 01]
After the 1994 elections, major political, economic and social changes took place throughout South Africa, not least within the local government sector. The legislative processes, such as the White Paper on Local Government issued in March 1998, give...
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[2003 December 01]
After the 1994 elections, major political, economic and social changes took place throughout South Africa, not least within the local government sector. The legislative processes, such as the White Paper on Local Government issued in March 1998, give...
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Newsletters: Epolitics October 2003 - Reducing Inequality and Poverty A BIG Solution
[2003 October 21]
Compiled and edited by Collette Herzenberg. Writers: Neil Coleman, Karen Kallman and Doug Tilton - Basic Income Grant Coalition South Africa’s social safety net has its roots in a set of apartheid labour and welfare policies that were racially biased and premised on full employment...
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[2003 October 21]
Compiled and edited by Collette Herzenberg. Writers: Neil Coleman, Karen Kallman and Doug Tilton - Basic Income Grant Coalition South Africa’s social safety net has its roots in a set of apartheid labour and welfare policies that were racially biased and premised on full employment...
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Newsletters: Epolitics June 2003 - Black Economic Empowerment
[2003 June 21]
Nearly ten years after the first democratic elections South Africa continues to be characterized by high levels of racial and class inequality, the exclusion from basic social necessities for the majority and increasing unemployment. Further, the racial...
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[2003 June 21]
Nearly ten years after the first democratic elections South Africa continues to be characterized by high levels of racial and class inequality, the exclusion from basic social necessities for the majority and increasing unemployment. Further, the racial...
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Newsletters: Epolitics May 2003 - Growth & Development Summit
[2003 May 21]
Writers: Collette Herzenberg & Masibonge Mzwakali, Political Information & Monitoring Service. E-politics draws on research completed by Judith Streak, Budget Information Service"The much-awaited Growth and Development Summit (“the...
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[2003 May 21]
Writers: Collette Herzenberg & Masibonge Mzwakali, Political Information & Monitoring Service. E-politics draws on research completed by Judith Streak, Budget Information Service"The much-awaited Growth and Development Summit (“the...
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Newsletters: Municipal Talk 2003
[2003 May 01]
Idasa’s Local Government Centre seeks to empower municipalities and their communities for effective and accountable governance and service delivery. The centre does training and research, and gathers and disseminates information on legislative...
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[2003 May 01]
Idasa’s Local Government Centre seeks to empower municipalities and their communities for effective and accountable governance and service delivery. The centre does training and research, and gathers and disseminates information on legislative...
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Newsletters: Democracy in Action Newsletter 2003
[2003 March 31]
"Welcome to the revival of Democracy in Action. Since DIA was last published, Idasa has produced a variety of specialist media products that advance the work of specific programmes. DIA brings together these various strands to provide an overview...
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[2003 March 31]
"Welcome to the revival of Democracy in Action. Since DIA was last published, Idasa has produced a variety of specialist media products that advance the work of specific programmes. DIA brings together these various strands to provide an overview...
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Newsletters: Epolitics February 2003 - State of the Nation Address
[2003 February 21]
February 14 marks the official opening session of the 2003 South African parliament. Through the President’s state of the nation address, the government can reflect on its achievements, backlogs and the focus of its activities for the year ahead...
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[2003 February 21]
February 14 marks the official opening session of the 2003 South African parliament. Through the President’s state of the nation address, the government can reflect on its achievements, backlogs and the focus of its activities for the year ahead...
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