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Who will speak 4 women, the youth,PWD's if they dont speak for themselves in budget processes? @EJFWZim @GraciaMundandi @UNIZIMTRUST @TraquinoFadzai @fadzyMislee @dorothyhhove @LynneteHlatywa1 we implore @ParliamentZim to genuinely engage citizens in upcoming budget consultations

Our Weekend Reader is out, unpacking the socio-economic impact of the March 2026 inflation increase, and what it means for households, livelihoods, and economic justice in Zimbabwe. Dive into the stories and perspectives shaping the conversation. Read more: zimcodd.org/wp-content/upl…

📍Happening now in Gweru ZIMCODD, in partnership with the Gweru Residents & Ratepayers Association, is convening a multistakeholder conversation on fiscal policies. In my framing of the conversation, the purpose of the engagement is to ask hard questions about how Zimbabwe’s fiscal policies, tax system and debt management shape the daily lives of women and girls and to agree on what must change. Why does this matter: 1. Debt is crowding out public services as over 20% of government revenue goes towards debt servicing 2. The country’s revenue mix is largely regressive as it relies heavily on consumption taxes such as VAT, IMTT and excise duties. 3. Women are hit harder because of the roles they carry in the informal sector and as primary caregivers. 4. Gender blind reforms are deepening inequality while social protection remains largely underfunded. This meeting therefore is about closing that gap, moving from fiscal policy that ignores gender to fiscal policy that advances gender justice. Because budgets are not neutral and neither are their impacts.

Tomorrow, @ZIMCODD1 in collaboration with Gweru Residents & Ratepayers Association convenes a multi-stakeholder dialogue bringing together government, Parliament, civil society, and community voices to engage on fiscal policies, tax reforms, and social protection in Zimbabwe. As the economic landscape continues to evolve, this platform creates space for constructive dialogue, shared learning, and practical solutions with a focus on ensuring policies are inclusive and responsive to the realities of women and communities. The conversation aims to: •⁠ ⁠Strengthen understanding of current fiscal dynamics •⁠ ⁠Explore pathways for progressive and balanced tax reforms •⁠ Support more responsive and sustainable social protection systems A timely conversation towards inclusive and people-centered policy development. #FiscalPolicy #SocialProtection #GenderEquality #EconomicInclusion #mtw4w

ZIMCODD facilitated a Follow the Money training workshop in Mutare focused on strengthening community capacity to understand and track financial flows in the extractive sector. As part of its broader work on economic literacy and public financial management, the session unpacked how mining revenues through taxes, royalties and levies are generated, allocated, and ultimately experienced at community level. Participants engaged with practical tools for budget tracking, social accountability and citizen engagement to promote transparency and equitable benefit-sharing. This initiative contributes to advancing improved economic governance, equality and social justice, ensuring that natural resource wealth translates into meaningful community development in Manicaland. This workshop was conducted in collaboration with @CNRG_ZIM

Today we celebrate the ZIMCODD Board Chair, Rosewita Katsande, whose leadership and dedication continue to guide the work of Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development in advancing social and economic justice. Women are resilient, visionary, and courageous—driving change in our communities and institutions. As we continue to mark Women’s Month, we honour and appreciate women whose leadership inspires progress and transformation, in line with this year’s theme: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” Happy International Women’s Month. 🌼

Today we celebrate the women who shape, strengthen, and inspire our work at ZIMCODD. From community organising to policy advocacy, research, and communication, women across our network continue to drive the vision of social and economic justice in Zimbabwe. Their leadership, resilience, and commitment keep our movement grounded in the realities of the communities we serve. As we mark International Women’s Day under the theme Rights. Justice. Action., we honour the women who continue to stand for dignity, accountability, and equality. To the women of ZIMCODD and across our movement, thank you for the impact you make every day. #InternationalWomensDay #RightsJusticeAction #WomenInLeadership #SocialJustice

Our Programmes Manager @muchamidzi is representing the Zimcodd at the 5th Africa Disrupt CSW70 in Accra, Ghana. This important continental forum brings together feminist leaders, civil society actors, and advocates from Central, Eastern, Southern, Western, and North Africa ahead of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Under the theme “Centering Justice, Ensuring Equality for African Women and Girls,” the convening is advancing dialogue on transformative legal and policy reforms, feminist approaches to justice and accountability, and strengthening collective action to eliminate systemic barriers and gender-based violence. ZIMCODD’s participation reflects our continued commitment to advancing economic justice, gender equality, and inclusive policy reforms, while ensuring that African women and girls are at the centre of conversations on development, public finance, and governance. #AfricaDisruptCSW70 #GenderJustice #EconomicJustice #ZIMCODD #CSW70

While the world struggles with rising prices, failing services, and deepening poverty, a small elite meets behind closed doors to shape global priorities. Nothing about us, without us. #FightInequality #TaxTheRich #WeThe99 #PeopleOverProfits @FiaZimbabwe @FightInequality

Zimbabwe will continue to incur debts to cover up gaps,whilst the resources are being mismanaged through corruption and poor PMA systems.USD 64 000 which is being looted to curtains,Imagine if logic still had a position,those resources beung channeled towards education,health etc

🌍 We’re excited to partner with @ZIMCODD1 for the 2025 Inaugural Youth Public Finance Indaba Their commitment to transparency accountability & social justice aligns with our mission to build a generation that have an interest in public finance management #PublicFinanceIndaba

@ZIMCODD1 @youthdecidezim @weleadteam @Zinasuzim @ZimRightsLIVE @communitypodium @amnestyzim #bhoohere?

Zimbabwe’s public debt is now at US$23.4 billion. That’s a lot for a country already feeling the heat. Youth are asking, “so what does this mean for us?” #bhoohere

Young people are fascinated by how ecological debt, climate justice, and national debt intersect and today’s session brought these connections to life. Participants engaged in Module 3: Youth Leadership in Ecological Debt – The Debt & Climate Justice Nexus, facilitated by Dr. Abel Sibanda from @ActionAidZim. This insightful module highlighted the critical role young people must play in advancing accountability, sustainability, and climate-responsive development. Dr. Sibanda also encouraged participants to adopt a systems perspective, emphasising that meaningful solutions require understanding how social, economic, and environmental factors are interconnected. Key takeaways highlighted ecological debt as a justice issue, how debt burdens weaken climate resilience, the importance of youth leadership in shaping fair climate policies, and the urgency of advocating for systems that prioritise people and the planet.

SEJA Academy has kicked off in Nyanga! The energy is high, the activities are loaded, and our participants are fired up for a powerful week of learning, leadership and action. Let’s go! #SEJA2025

It's happening!! CAZim,@wlsazw @ZIMCODD1 officially launching the Making Tax Work for Women project in Harare with attendance from Members of Parliament, Ministry Of Women's Affairs, Zim Gender Commission, resident associations, women groups& community economic justice activists.

The people of @GweruCityPR took action & drew the Redline to Super-Rich Greed‼️ Their demands r simple: 1. Access to health 2. Affordable education 3. Running water Its time 4 th super-rich 2 pay their fair share of tax #RedLineToBillionaires #Davos2025

#RedLineToBillionaires HAVE YOU HEARD? "The rich should not continue being on tax holidays whilst the poor continue to be burdened with never-ending taxes in Zimbabwe." Hanzi #MbingaNgadzibhadhareTax #Davos2025 #WEF2025 @oxafaminZim @FightInequality @ZIMCODD1 @CAID Zimbabwe

A Red Line 🟥 between Excess 💸 and Equality Choose ⏳.Stand with Us 󰜪. Tax the Wealth Hoarders 💼📉.#RedLineToBillionaires #Davos2025 #WEF2025 @ZIMCODD1 @FightInequality

We recognise that extreme wealth disparities perpertuate social and economic injustices. Today we challenge economic injustices as we draw the #RedLineToBillionaires #Davos2025 #MbingaNgadzibhadhareTax @ZIMCODD1 @FiaZimbabwe @FightInequality @GraciaMundandi @YeukaiMunetsi

Gweru has spoken.!!!!!! Tax the Super-Rich 💰Stolen from the Future ⏳.: Every Dollar Hoarded 💸❌ is a DollarDemand Fair Taxes 📢📝 for a Just World .#RedLineToBillionaires #Davos2025 #WEF2025 @FightInequality @ZIMCODD1 @oxfamgb

Billionaire wealth has a limit 💸🚫. Our Planet 🌍🤎 and People👥 cannot afford their greed. Draw the red line 🟥. Demand accountability now 󰜪📣. #RedLineToBillionaires #MbingaNgadzibhadhareTax #Davos2025 #WEF2025