Simbarashe Hunzvi

Leaders Today! Many times we are told that we are the leaders of tomorrow. But I always ask myself this question: When does tomorrow start? @cy_chigwenya you inspired the t-shirt in that zoom meeting 👏

At the #PamojaAfricaStrategy & #PamojaLaunch, young leaders from across the continent reminded us that Gen Z are not only the leaders of tomorrow – they are the leaders of today. In the youth-led session on “Youth Leadership in the Critical Minerals Era: From Mobilisation to Influence,” participants committed to mobilising in colleges, schools and youth structures through awareness raising and engagement with authorities with a simple message: mining in Africa must generate real wealth, serve the needs of its people and pass on a livable world to future generations. On the podium were: • @hunzviSimba, Advocacy in Action, Zimbabwe • Dalma Mazivila, @AlternactivaMZ, Mozambique • Patrick Balabala, League for Transparency in the Extractive Sector, DRC • Ndalama Bwalya, Students Union, @cbu_zambia, Zambia The young leaders highlighted a major contradiction that must be addressed immediately: highly educated youth remain excluded from mining and critical mineral value chains, from jobs and ownership of wealth. Fields such as engineering, chemistry and geology need skilled young Africans who can bring innovation, homegrown research and new economic energy into the mining sector and associated renewable energy value chains. They also emphasised the social power of youth, whose voices have shaped political and social movements across Africa—from Kenya to Uganda, Nigeria and Mozambique. Harnessing this energy is essential to building a Just Transition and sustainable mining future for the continent. As Dalma Mazivila from Alternacitiva, Mozambique, said: “Youth need to take a seat at the decision-making table. To do that, we must engage with climate change and critical minerals, because this is the new reality Africa is facing. By protecting our resources and our people, we can make a real difference in our communities and future generations.” The youth voice has pronounced itself. As noted by Ndalama Bwalya of the Copperbelt University, Zambia's Student Union: Africa’s critical minerals era must include youth leadership, youth employment and youth voices in decision-making. Ndalama is also committed to popularising the Pamoja Declaration and mobilising tech-savvy youth across the continent through social media and digital platforms, including X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and AMAP. @climatenewsrom @zccinzim @ActionAidZim @CNRG_ZIM @RuralYoungWomen @CANZIM11 @greengovzw1 @HakiRasilimali @ZELO_Infor #Pamoja #Solidarity #JustTransition #SustainableMining #CriticalMinerals #EnvironmentalJustice #Youth #YouthLeadership #AfricanSolidarity

The Pamoja Critical Minerals Alliance warns of severe environmental and social impacts, calling for stronger mining oversight. With 50 million liters of acidic waste contaminating the Kafue River, urgent action is needed. #Zambia #Mining #EnvironmentalJustice @FMaguwu

The fight for fair resource governance is growing, and the Pamoja Critical Minerals Alliance is bringing this effort to Zimbabwe. Edward Lange, Pamoja Senior Programs Officer, believes Zimbabwe is key to these discussions due to its abundant lithium resources @The_SARWatch

"We believe in a world of collaboration, where we are one global community working together." #MWF Alumnus Simbarashe Hunzwi shares his story of "Fixing the Leak in the Roof" and inspires us to solve problems with innovative solutions.

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@WashFellowship Collaboration fuels innovation, and Simbarashe's story reminds us that even the toughest challenges can be solved when we think creatively and act collectively. Fixing the leak isn't just about repair—it's about building a stronger, more united global community.

It was an awesome delight to have given a pep-talk to ecumenical colleagues & comrades in climate justice at a workshop organized by WCC with the theme "Restoring Land & Protecting the Climate" that focused on Churches, Land Use & Climate Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience...

@plupahla @mukasiri @RChomola @AFRODAD2011 @ZIMCODD1 Definitely, if not now then when and if not us then who. It’s our duty to have these conversations

Looking forward to the conversations around exploring innovative approaches to dealing with the debt crisis for sustainable development. It is time that the country’s young people add their voice in these discussions. @mukasiri @hunzviSimba @RChomola @AFRODAD2011 @ZIMCODD1

Excited to be participating @ the 6th edition of the #DebtConference2024 hosted by @ZIMCODD1. The conference is running under the theme “embracing inclusive debt management foe the attainment of a sustainable upper middle income economy (vision 2030)” @y_millin @GraciaMundandi

0️⃣2️⃣ days to go! “It’s crucial to advocate and speak out about debt to influence policies and decisions on debt management.” — Simba, ZIMCODD SeJa The Debt Conference will be LIVE on our ZIMCODD Facebook page. Don’t miss out! Watch here: (facebook.com/share/dDc3KswZ…) #DebtConference2024 #DebtJustice #Youth4Integrity #ZimDebtConference

Why does conversation on #Debt matter? #ZimDebtConference @AdvMunhangu from @youthdecidezim speaks. Watch our live coverage of the 2 day Debt conference on our Facebook page: facebook.com/zimcodd

📌 SADC People’s Summit The UN Tax Convention is crucial for global equity. In the region, advocating for global tax transparency through the UN Tax Conventions is crucial. It’s about leveling the playing field, ensuring that all benefit. Tax equity is Global Equity.

@DrQabaka @WashFellowship @YALINetwork It was about how the roof is leaking and we must fix the roof. A metaphor of the state of our continent and countries

@hunzviSimba @WashFellowship @YALINetwork What was your ignite talk about

Through these frames, the future unfolds. These frames tell a thousand stories. #MandelaWashingtonFellowship #MWF24 #YALI24

@blairglencorse @accountlabng @accountlabzw @arole_mariam @AccountLab @YALINetwork Thank you so much for making time to see us.

A great catch up with @accountlabng & @accountlabzw #accoubtapreneurs @hunzviSimba & @arole_mariam- as Mariam put it: "@AccountLab helped us turn our ideas into a bungalow; @YALINetwork has made it into a two story building!" #governance #democracy #incubator #Naija #Zimbabwe

It was very refreshing

Africa should begin to look at herself.

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The University of Delaware will welcome its 10th cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows this summer after being selected as one of 28 institute partners for the esteemed Civic Engagement Institute. ow.ly/k10l50QU7u6

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”~ Animal Farm 📌