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NEWS AND ARTICLES FROM OSISA
VOXPOPS Q&A
What Is Your Take On The Conference Thus Far? Thus far I think the initiative is good, I am just a little bit worried about what the overall take away…
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Debt, Gender and Power
“Who has power and who doesn’t have it determines what works and what doesn’t”. This powerful remark by activist Nancy Kachingwe captures the essence of the session on the implications…
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Death by Debt: the human cost of debt in southern Africa
I recently visited a cousin from Swaziland (eSwatini) at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. She was seriously ill with Stage 4 breast cancer, having been diagnosed in 2016. Swaziland does…
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…and now to build a vibrant debt movement
The two-day regional conference on debt came to an end with a commitment to building a vibrant debt movement across southern Africa. In his closing remarks Percy Makombe (Team Leader:…
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‘We fight not only against illegal debt, but against principalities of looting’
Socio-economic rights were the centre of discussion at the just-ended SADC debt conference, held in Johannesburg, South Africa between 2-3 July. Speaking at the conference stakeholders pointed to the critical…
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In the fight against debt, is Revolution the solution?
Pursuing reform of existing political and electoral systems will only deal with the symptoms without addressing the fundamental issues that have plunged Africa into a suffocating debt crisis. Only a…
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[CALL FOR ARTICLES] BUWA! 2019 theme: Women Human Rights Defenders
The 2019 issue of BUWA! – our 10th – is focusing on Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs). Across the globe, continent and much more recently in southern Africa, there are…
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African youth having their future auctioned and aborted
With about 200 million people aged between 15-24, the United Nations (UN) recognises Africa as the youngest continent in the world. However, deliberations on the second day of the the…
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Investigating Southern Africa’s Debt Conundrum: an interview with Brezhnev Malaba
OSISA recently commissioned an investigative study with the aim of answering one question: what is the nature of the debt crisis in southern Africa? Four separate investigations were conducted in…
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The PPP dilemma in Africa
Africa’s financial and economic crisis, coupled with lack of funding for infrastructure and public services has ostensibly necessitated the growth in appetite for public private partnerships (PPPs).
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Multilateral solutions to a multilateral problem
What is the role of the international financial institutions in resolving the debt challenges encountered by countries in the global south? Representatives from the Third World Network Africa, African Development…
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‘Re-politicise the debt discourse’
African countries are currently facing an increasingly difficult lending global framework. The contemporary rise of nationalism and populism in traditional lending countries, coupled with the emergence of non-traditional creditors and…
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Debt: to get, to bet or to fret?
As the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa’s (OSISA) regional conference on southern Africa’s conundrum opened in Johannesburg today, there was little agreement in the conference room.
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Southern Africa’s debt conundrum should prompt a return to basics
Africa’s rising debt levels pose a significant threat to development. Statistics show that what was foreign debt of approximately US$170–210 billion for sub-Saharan Africa between 1995-2005 (when the G7 debt…
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Advert for Programme Manager – Education
The Programme Manager: Education – ESJ will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of Education within the Economic Social Justice cluster. S/he will be required to identify opportunities…
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[MEDIA RELEASE] OSISA to a hold conference on rising debt levels in Southern Africa
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) will host a regional conference on 2 and 3 July in Johannesburg, South Africa. The two-day multi-stakeholder conference emanates from concern about…
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[Um concurso Público] para os jornalistas e artistas criativos Moçambicanos
A Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa convida a todos os Jornalistas de Investigação e Artistas Criativos a explorar novas formas de narração sobre corrupção. PRAZO: 19 de Julho de…
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[Open Call] to Mozambican journalists and creative artists
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa is inviting Investigative Journalists AND Creative Artists to explore new ways of storytelling about corruption. DEADLINE: July 19, 2019
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Advert for Administration Manager
The Administration Manager will oversee and manage the units' budget and set out clear priorities and timelines, the scope of work and planning of resources to satisfy the objectives of…
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Advert for Team Leader – Human Rights, Access to Justice & Rule of Law
The Senior Programme Manager: Women’s Rights will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the Women’s Rights programme within OSISA structures and the clusters
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International Albinism Awareness Day: A time to reflect
The Church Forum on HIV/AIDS in eZulwini recently-launched a Caregiver’s Training Manual for Children with Special Needs and Disabilities.
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Brown Bag: Albinism in Southern Africa
Please join the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA), the Centre for Human Rights (University of Pretoria) and Amnesty International Southern Africa Regional Office for a Brown Bag and…
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In Eswatini, a training manual for caregivers of children with special needs and disabilities inspires hope
The Church Forum on HIV/AIDS in eZulwini recently-launched a Caregiver’s Training Manual for Children with Special Needs and Disabilities.
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Southern Africa’s debt conundrum should prompt a return to basics
Africa’s rising debt levels pose a significant threat to development. Statistics show that what was foreign debt of approximately US$170–210 billion for sub-Saharan Africa between 1995-2005 (when the G7 debt…
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TuNa Bakonzi brings freedom of Information to the DRC
The Alaveteli Platform conducted an interview with Henri Christi from Collectif24, an organisation promoting access to, and freedom of information in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Spotlight on Investigative Journalism and fact-checking in Zambia
News Diggers, Zambia’s first multimedia publication focused on investigative journalism, recently conducted a week-long investigative and fact-checking media training course for twenty-one (21)
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One step forward, three back: No letting up on free speech
“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are…
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Frelimo seeks to maintain majority and consolidate power in Mozambique
On 15 October 2019, Mozambique will hold its fifth presidential and parliamentary elections. The contest will mainly be between the ruling Frelimo led by current president, Filipe Nyusi, Renamo as…
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Malawi 2019 election campaigns reach fever pitch
The 21 May 2019 polls in Malawi will see the election of a president, members of parliament and local government councillors. As the country gears up for the elections, there…
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COME WORK WITH US: Human Resources Director
The Senior Programme Manager: Women’s Rights will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the Women’s Rights programme within OSISA structures and the clusters
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COME WORK WITH US: Senior Programme Manager: Women’s Rights
The Senior Programme Manager: Women’s Rights will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the Women’s Rights programme within OSISA structures and the clusters
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Cyclone Idai is still killing people as the world forgets
Whatever happened to Cyclone Idai? It crashed through Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi three weeks ago in what UN meteorologists classed as one of the worst disasters to hit the southern…
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[Tribune] Participation politique des femmes: déplacer les lignes en RDC
Les élections du 30 décembre 2018 n’ont pas été marquées par des progrès significatifs pour les femmes. Malgré des années d’investissements nationaux et internationaux, la parité en République démocratique du…
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Zimbabwe’s political and economic crises cost lives
Zimbabwe is often in the news for the wrong reasons. For a long time it was the autocratic leader Robert Mugabe who made sure of that.
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COME WORK WITH US: 2019 Internship Programme
We are looking for young, enthusiastic, motivated and driven graduates to join our OSISA Internship programme in 2019 in the following Clusters or Departments:
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International Women’s Day: Lest we forget!
8 March – International Women’s Day – is a key date for movements concerned about women’s rights. It is, therefore, important to reflect back on its origins. This is especially…
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Gestor de Programa: Democracia & Governança; Direitos Humanos
A OSISA é uma instituição africana em crescimento, comprometida em aprofundar a democracia, proteger os direitos humanos e melhorar a boa governança na região.
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Gestor de Programa: Justiça Económica e Social
A OSISA é uma instituição africana em crescimento, comprometida em aprofundar a democracia, proteger os direitos humanos e melhorar a boa governança na região. A sua visão é promover e…
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We Are Hiring: Finance Officer
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer provides leadership in execution of financial services in the organisation ensuring effective and transparent utilization of…
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We Are Hiring: Finance Associate
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Associate will implement OSISA’s financial policies, procedures and processes. S/he will ensure the accurate capturing of transactions, which will contribute to…
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OSISA Seeks to Recruit a Consultant – Content Officer
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is a regional institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region
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Of Internet Shutdowns and the Cost of Economic Haemorrhage
Just before Christmas last year, Donald Trump – the hugely controversial and extremely polarising president of the United States of America
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Invitation to Bid – Provision of Travel Agency Services (BID NO: OSISA/15/01/2019)
Bids are hereby invited for Provision of Travel Agency Services. The minimum specification is in the bid document. Bid documents will be available
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Congolese have done their part. Now’s SADC and the AU’s moment of truth
As the DRC counts votes from the presidential election, the regional and continental body will be crucial in determining the poll’s legitimacy
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Opportunity: TOR Development of Annual Reports and Content Strategy
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is a regional institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region.
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Opportunity: TORs for Designing and Development of OSISA Grants Management System
The goal of this assignment is to design and develop a grant management system that will assist the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa
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Rethinking Indigenous Education
The statistics relating to San children in Namibia and education are shocking. Only 67 percent of San children in the country enrol in school.
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Arts for Social Change: High Time!
The common echo reverberating from the shores of Angola to the heart of the Congo -Kinshasa and the valleys of Lesotho, are ordinary
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Domestic Resource Mobilisation a Pipe Dream?
Civil society voices have been few and far between, and at best, incoherent in debunking what this means at national and regional levels. It
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The Politics of Language as a Medium of Delivery in Education
Education is crucial in the world’s efforts to realise the aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is thus imperative for
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