Community Podium

On a weekly basis, we use our WhatsApp platform to make complex information accessible & engaging for communities in order for them to participate in processes affecting their lives. 👇Here's a nugget from a recent conversation on the #OAG and accountability #communitydiaries

Community Podium is playing a vital role in making complex information accessible and engaging for communities focusing on critical thematic areas like governance, social justice, climate justice, and gender & women issues. We envisage empowering people to understand and participate in processes that affect their lives. On a weekly basis, we use a platform like WhatsApp, as it's widely available and accessible, making it easier for community members to join in and contribute to the discussions. This approach promotes inclusivity, diversity, and grassroots engagement, which is essential for building a more informed and active citizenry. For more visit our website https://lnkd.in/d7tezmCu Zibusiso John Dube IMS (International Media Support) DW Akademie Accountability Lab Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Internews International Press Institute (IPI) Admire Mare Peter Deselaers Sizani Weza Julia Wallace Sanelisiwe Sibanda

In a significant move to support Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, NMB Bank Zimbabwe Limited has secured a $10 million loan from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. Read more https://lnkd.in/dM5c69WD #communitydiaries

Access to information has a lot to do with comprehension than the mere availability of it when sought. Journalists and members of the civil society can contribute to the public's decision-making by simplifying hard-to-understand information like budgets, etc #communitydiaries Accountability Lab Zibusiso John Dube IMS (International Media Support) Nkosikhona Dibiti Sanelisiwe Sibanda McDonald Lewanika Beloved Chiweshe

Interesting dialogue we had last week on the state and overview of corruption in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. This was hosted by Transparency International Zimbabwe in partnership with the Public Policy and Research Institute of Zimbabwe. Kindly find the link to an article published by Community Podium which summarises my presentation and the views of expert panelists. https://lnkd.in/dFGe5Hzw

📌 Let's take a look into devolution matters as guided by the constitution. What is devolution❓️ Devolution is the transfer of power from national to local government. It's important because it ensures that decisions are made closer to local communities. #communitydiaries

We are an independent producer Skyz Metro FM for a weekly show Ilihlo Lemaphandleni where we are all ablut airing lived experiences of rural communities in the Matebeleland region. In today’s edition we discuss the government's employment and deployment policies and how they affect the rural people and Matebeleland at large with Effie Ncube. You can tune in using the SkyzMetroFM website online stream. #communitydiaries

A reflection from the Community Media Indaba hosted by Community Podium on the Freedom of Information Act being administered by the Zimbabwe Media Commission. I spoke to Prof Admire Mare and I was inspired by his words. “It is time to test the utility and responsiveness of this law”. I could’nt have said it any better. The law needs to be tested by Zimbabweans to identify the gaps supported evidence. One of our journalists Theh Mhlanga submitted an information request in Lupane, Matebeleland North using the prescribed manner and the request form. We are working towards completing the appeal process for a deemed refusal request. We appreciate the support from IMS (International Media Support) & SIDA as we continue to interface the Zimbabwe Media Commission and various stakeholders. Remember every citizen of Zimbabwe can use this law to request for information held by public institutions in the interest of public accountability and for the preservation of a right. Sanelisiwe Sibanda Rashweat Mukundu Zibusiso John Dube Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Peter Deselaers McDonald Lewanika Sizani Weza Lucia Masuka (MBA) Godwin Phiri #conmunitydiaries

💡Did you know that the Freedom of Information Act repealed the Access to Information & Protection of Privacy Act? #FOIA allows the media and Zimbabwean citizens to access information from public entities for purposes of accountability and to protect a right. #communitydiaries IMS (International Media Support) Rashweat Mukundu Sanelisiwe Sibanda Nkosikhona Dibiti Zenzele Ndebele Centre for Innovation and Technology

Did you know? The key functions of a member of the National Assembly or Parliament? Comment by tagging your constituency representative in Parliament!😊😇 #communitydiaries