Leah Mitaba

ZCSD is excited to partner with ICNL & SIDA to strengthen civic space, legal advocacy and civil society resilience in Zambia. Strong democracies need strong civic voices. Grateful for the support and collaboration. @Sida @CIVICUSalliance #CivicSpace #Democracy #Zambia

Sincere thanks to CAH for the opportunity to moderate this important dialogue. Safeguarding Africa’s resources starts with bold, honest conversations, and today was a step in that direction. The Leaders Talk - Africa (TLT) Webinar hosted by Civic Advisory Hub.

@MUHURIkenya, the FATF Kenya NPO Working Group, in collaboration with Civic Advisory Hub (CAH) and @defprotection, engaged with the CEO @Laxmana_Kiptoo to bring him up to speed on their ongoing engagements with the Authority.

2024 was the biggest electoral year 🗳️, but we still don’t know who funded many of these elections. It’s urgent that we tackle dirty money in politics. That’s why today, we’re unveiling bold new standards to make money in politics cleaner and fairer worldwide. 🧵1/4 ⬇️

Last week was awesome dining and interacting with the Board Chairperson of The Carter Center, Jason Carter and his family and traditional leaders around barriers to women and youths participation in Decision making. How can we have more women and youths in elective office?

ZCSD is pleased to announce the signing of a grant with Action Aid Zambia, "Scaling up Community Voices for Social Accountability" under the AAZ Civic Participation Thematic Area. A close collaboration of community members and local civic leaders, Itezitezi is the project site.

Chief Monze calls on Zambians to stop cutting down trees for charcoal.

Zambia has set up a national mechanism for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up on Zambia's international treaties obligations which enhances Zambia's commitment to be held accountable.

There is need for more intergenerational Dialogue and involving male allies to promote Young women's political participation in Decision making. #grassrootstodecisionmaking #youngwomenrising

@africaupdates This is really progressive.

SADC countries scrap roaming charges. Malawi🇲🇼, Zambia🇿🇲, Zimbabwe🇿🇼, and Botswana🇧🇼 have agreed to scrap mobile roaming charges. The move comes into effect in August and takes the Southern African Development Community closer to a single digital market. p.dw.com/p/4SbGQ?maca=e…

Exciting news! @SAHRDNetwork has developed a model law for promoting & protecting the rights of HRDs in the region. Let's work towards ensuring the safety and security of those who fight for justice and equality! Find out more here: southerndefenders.africa/2023/04/25/the… #TogetherWeDefend

A much appreciated thoughtful gesture from the Carter Center following my participation in A Side Event on women and youths securing a seat at the table. @CarterCenter

@IrelandinZambia @SeanFlemingTD @CarterCenter @IEAmbZambia And sincere gratitude to the Irish people for their long record of supporting Zambia's development aspirations.

On his recent visit, Minister @SeanFlemingTD announced funding of €750,000 over 3 years to the @CarterCenter Pathways project to promote women’s political participation in Zambia🇿🇲. He met with Country Representative Rachel Fowler to discuss some of the barriers to participation

@IrelandinZambia @SeanFlemingTD @CarterCenter @IEAmbZambia Well done, Rachel and team and the TCC partners in Zambia for the great performance in run up to the last elections.

@ssishuwa @JSAS_Editors Congratulations Sishuwa

I am honoured to have been appointed to the editorial board of the prestigious Journal of Southern African Studies. I consider my appointment a major recognition of my research and look forward to working with @JSAS_Editors to uphold the journal’s highest standards.

Southern Defenders, Vice Chairperson passionately calls for support to the people of Eswatini and Mozambique in the quest for democracy.

Amnesty International Senior Director Deprose Muchena arrives in Colombo for annual report launch english.newsfirst.lk/2023/3/27/amne…

@Stell_History @ssishuwa @StellenboschUni You have got a good brain there. Congrats Doc.

We are thrilled to welcome @ssishuwa, a phenomenal historian with an impressive record of scholarship and public engagement. He joins @StellenboschUni as Senior Lecturer, brings teaching and research experience from UCT and UNZA, and holds a PhD from the University of Oxford.

@LindaKasonde We welcome the progress. Congratulations Linda.

Hello everyone! Announcing the launch of my new website! I will post all the articles and books that I write as well as any videos or podcasts that I am featured in. Please let me know what you think. lindakasonde.com

@LauraMiti Laura that student I told you about from Mpika Cynthia, +260779797226

If anyone knows a student with no laptop, who would benefit from a smart phone, I have one that was kindly donated. Please DM. It will go to the most needy.