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Analysis of the 2019 National Budget: A social and Economic Justice Perspective

Introduction The 2019 National Budget was presented against a very tight fiscal space and the launch of the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (October 2018-December 2020), and the broader Vision 2030 which is premised on promoting private sector growth and attainment of middle income status. The budget whose theme is “Austerity for Prosperity” is underpinned by expenditure cutting and revenue enhancing measures through taxation. This budget analysis, therefore, makes an assessment of how the budget will impact the social and economic rights of citizens especially the most vulnerable groups. Both the revenue and expenditure patterns will be reviewed in accordance with the key social and economic sectors with a focus on social protection, health, education and agriculture. The paper presents the key highlights of the 2019 budget, particularly the projected revenues, expenditure and public debt. Deep analysis of the revenue and expenditure measures will be made to assess the implications on social and economic rights with a view to give specific recommendations on how best to enhance revenue collections and ensure transparency and accountability in public finance management. Click the link below for a complete analysis.

ZIMCODDs-2019-National-Budget-Analysis....pdf

Chitungwiza South Ward 24 Local Authority By-Election – Update

As part of its oversight mandate of promoting democratic electoral processes in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) will be observing the Chitungwiza South Ward 24 Local Authority by-elections penciled for the 26th of January 2018. The Chitungwiza South Local Authority Ward 24 seat fell vacant following the death of Alice Chihambakwe of the MDC Alliance who had won the seat in the July 30, 2018 Harmonized polls. Following the successful filing of nomination papers on the 7th of December 2018 to the Nomination Court by four political parties, the by-election shall take place in accordance with section 125 subsection 4 (b) of the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13]. The contestants of the local authority seat are; Guvamombe Mercy of ZANU PF, Chagwada Yotam of MDC Alliance, Makovere Jane of MDC-T and Tsakeni Anderson of NCA. Read more bty clicking the PDF document below

Chitungwiza-Ward-24-By-election-UPDATE-1.pdf

UMC reaches out to Shungu Dzevana Trust

October 20, 2018 will be a memorable day for children and staff at Shungu Dzavana Trust Children’s Home who received goodies from the United Methodist Church Harare East District Cluster 3. The cluster is made up of United Methodist churches in Hatfield, Msasa Park, Prospect and Cranborne. It was a touching moment when children at the center recited poems and sang songs welcoming the church entourage. The church donated groceries, stationery and gas worth $1000. Leaders from cluster 3, who included Reverend Joseph Bonga, Reverend John Makaniko and Reverend Noah Chikuni took turns to applaud the great work done at Shungu Dzevana Trust Children’s Home particularly the center’s founder and director Sister Mercy Mutyambizi for creating a conducive and safe place for children. Read more

YWSS-Study-report.pdf

Zimbabwe after the July 2018 storm

This brief analyzes the space for civic engagement and civil society programming priorities in the wake of critical shifts in the contextual environment following the July 2018 election in Zimbabwe. Key issues and developments are discussed based on how they have affected and continue to affect communities and civic actors, as well as where opportunities remain for constructive civic engagement. Key issues analysed include: the reconfiguration of the Zimbabwean state and government since the November 2017 military-assisted transition the reconfiguration of opposition parties in the last few months of the election period the controversial July 2018 elections, whose results were disputed by the opposition parties, the resulting post-election violence and the return of the legitimacy question the economic and health crises, highlighted by the country’s $16 billion debt, the increasing prices of basic goods, shortages of drugs, and the outbreak of cholera, which have become characteristic of life in Zimbabwe post-election. Click on the PDF below to view the full document

CEADZBriefSept2018pdf.pdf

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