Dr. Plusknowledge

Join us as we explore the politics of memory, friendship and mutual interests - Finland-South Africa

Peace mediation in Africa must consider the voices of conflict-affected communities. The Nairobi & Luanda processes have ignored local-level peace actors. Will this bring sustainable peace? Follow conversations #success" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">us02web.zoom.us/j/86983999690?… @SADC_News @EACAffairsKenya @EU_Commission

The DRC conflict is a sub-regional and regional threat to peace & security. Thousands have been harmed, & millions of livelihoods destroyed. Join the CMA & the IJR as they explore peace mediation options from below bit.ly/GreatWallsWebi… .. as it happens @_IJR_

South Sudan is a country of remarkable beauty, with River Nile offering breathtaking views symbolizing the nation’s potential for peace and prosperity. However, the recent arrest of Dr. Riek Machar represents a setback in the country’s journey toward peace & stability.

Prof. Cori Wielenga joined by a panel of peacebuilding experts at the Martti Ahtisaari Legancy Seminar held at Freedom Park in Pretoria, 6 March 2025.

📍A constitutional Manual - Young People's Consultative Forum was hosted today by @veritaszim in collaboration with @NAYOZimbabwe #LeaveNoYouthBehind

Expected to hit the shelves around March 2024.

CMA’s Dr. Chenai Matshaka co-wrote an article with Nkosi(kazi) Nondumiso Ngonyama titled “Women traditional leaders play critical role in the fight against rural gender-based violence”. Read here: dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-0… @Chenaimatshaka @GDCoGTA @PresidencyZA 1/2

@veritaszim Congratulations on this accomplishment! Promoting the rights of informal traders with greater vigour! I'm grateful to hve been part of this adventure. Veritas launched this manual today & met several representatives of informal traders. @visetinfo @byopra @ChraHarare

#LetFreedomSing Fools become sages, Idiots become icons, and liars become prophets , presidents,and teachers because some good , intelligent, and decent people cheered them on or simply entertained them. What we ignore or cheer on risks becoming institutionalised .

The right to land is a birthright that should never be denied. Ultimately the people's fight for justice will prevail. @FreedomMazwi @LandRightsNow @InfoMinZW @EmbassyofBrazil @ntjwgzimbabwe land is a transitional justice issue

For how long long are we expected to tolerate this mediocrity, corruption and crass arrogance by Mnangagwa?

@ntjwgzimbabwe @NPRCZim @HealZim @CcjpMasvingo @CODETMUTARE @habakkuktrust @edmnangagwa @ZimRightsLIVE @CydtMat @theICTJ

@kennethmtata This best happens if both parties have a shared understanding of what dialogue means to Zimbabwe. Both parties are entrenched in negativity, one is brazen & unwilling and the other is weak and detached! @afr_pol raises key questions about the starting point.

Zimbabwe’s Post Election Dilemma edknowledge.wordpress.com/2023/09/15/zim… via @plusknowledge

@Pk_hvs Inspirational! Incredible! - masamba akayambutsa wakawanda aya kani Bambo!

I Was The Baby In Our University Class This was during my second year at the University of Zimbabwe. I was one of the babies in the class😄. This is over a decade ago. I was a small boy coming from the tea plantations. No one knew where I was coming from. It was just about getting into the class and learning. When the semester was done; pack my bags and return to the farm and prepare for the next semester. The best thing about being at University of Zimbabwe was that no one reminded me of where I was coming from. No one looked down upon me. My high school days were brutal. I still have PTSD from high school. In high school everyone would remind me I was coming from a tea plantation and I had no kumusha. Just a small mistake in high school; I would regret because everyone would call me all sorts of names based on where I was coming from. At UZ no one knew about my background. It was a brand new chapter. I never told anyone about my background. To make it through Uni I worked in the tea plantation. Everything that was available for me to do I would do. I was once a night watchman, worked in tea factory, tools boy for electrician and plumbers - I did everything except harvesting tea. Harvesting tea needed people with huge muscle strength. The idea was to work; raise money and make sure we prepare for the coming semester. This is for someone coming from the bottom of the bottom; keep pushing. The sun will rise and the glory of God will be revealed upon you. Take each day to take a step to upgrade yourself. Its not about speed. Its about progress. After A Level I took gap year to work to raise fees for next year.

#happeningnow Dr @plusknowledge says the public will not have confidence if perpetrators of past violations are not brought to justice. The independence complaints commisiions lack of functionality perpetuates fear. Fear also exists in those within the corridors of power, this ends up creating cycles of violence. #facingthefear #reportlaunch

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@TembaMliswa is a political leader with a difference. He travelled 300 plus kilometres to bury his constituency member and Comrade Henry Masaya, the Executive Director of the National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH). Enough respect @TembaMliswa