Youth Decide Zimbabwe

24/08/2026

🛑 Six Years and Counting

Did you know that Cabinet approved the Principles of the Zimbabwe Youth Bill all the way back in September 2020?

🛑 That's SIX YEARS AGO.

Since then:

🔎 In 2021, the then-Minister told Parliament the Bill was "almost complete"

🔎 In 2023, we were told that the Attorney General's Office was understaffed, delaying progress

🔎 In July 2025, the Minister promised an amended draft by the end of that month

🔎 In July 2026—a full year later—the Minister was turned away from a Parliamentary committee meeting after arriving over an hour late to give evidence on the Bill's progress

Six years of promises. Six years of delays. Six years of waiting.

Meanwhile, 39.3% of young Zimbabweans aged 15–24 are unemployed. 49.2% are classified as Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET). And the 2022 Census recorded over 5 million young people aged 15–35—33.2% of the entire population.

Five million young voices. Still waiting to be heard.

How many more years will we wait for a law that's supposed to protect us? Learnmore Munhangu WELEAD-Africa Regional Yet Trust Zimbabwe National Students Union-Zinasu Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training

19/08/2026

🚨 WE HAVE RISEN! OUR VOICES CAN NO LONGER BE IGNORED!🚨

We are beyond excited to share that Youth Decide Zimbabwe was proud to attend and contribute at the 2026 SADC People's Summit! From August 13 to 16, we stood shoulder to shoulder with young leaders from across the region, demanding a future that works for us, not against us.

We were honored to have our Team Leader, Learnmore Munhangu, represent our collective power and deliver a message that resonates with every young person in the SADC region.

🔥 The Message We Delivered to SADC Heads of State:🔥

We are not asking for permission—we are claiming our rights! The communique delivered at the summit made it clear that the youth are done with empty promises. We demand:

1️⃣ Real Democratic Power: No more symbolic seats! We demand meaningful youth participation in all governance structures, parliaments, and public appointments. It is time to implement the African Youth Charter, not just sign it.

2️⃣ An End to Corruption and Impunity: We demand the establishment of an institutionalized platform for youth to monitor public expenditure and hold leaders accountable. Our resources must benefit us, not corrupt elites!

3️⃣ Economic Justice: We are calling for the nationalization of strategic resources so that the wealth of our region benefits its people. We demand youth representation on all economic planning bodies and a fair share of resource revenues for youth development.

4️⃣ Digital Rights Are Human Rights: We demand a SADC Digital Rights Strategy that guarantees free internet, protects our data, and ends online censorship and surveillance. No more internet shutdowns!

5️⃣ Accountability for All: We demand an independent institution at SADC level with the power to enforce treaties and impose consequences on states that violate human rights.

💡 A Powerful Platform for Change
Beyond the declarations, this summit was a vital space for collaboration. Our delegates engaged in workshops and networking sessions, harvesting vital information and building connections that will empower them to drive change in their communities.

At Youth Decide Zimbabwe, we remain committed to amplifying youth voices and ensuring our perspectives are at the forefront of regional development.

🕊️ This is our declaration. This is our time. The future of SADC is ours to build—and we will not wait for permission.

Stay tuned for more updates, photos, and lessons from this impactful event!

UN Youth Affairs WELEAD-Africa Regional Fight Inequality Alliance SADC Zimcodd

17/08/2026

12/08/2026

🚨 T-MINUS 1 HOUR! 🚨
We are ready to talk about OUR future. Are you ready to listen—and speak?
The mics are on, the leaders are logged in, and the energy is high. Join us at 18:00 CAT sharp for the conversation.

📍 Link: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1dKrPrPZpPeJX

11/08/2026

🚨 YOUTH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🚨

Are you tired of being excluded from decisions that shape your future? Do you believe that your voice matters in the energy transition, resource governance, and the fight against inequality, debt, and climate change?

Then join us as we celebrate 2026!

🌍 Theme: "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations"

We are bringing together youth leaders, activists, and change-makers from across the 16 SADC countries to demand a just, democratic, and youth-centered energy transition. Together, we will:

✅ Analyze the "paradox of plenty"—why our mineral wealth coexists with youth unemployment
✅ Propose 5 key youth demands for the 2026
✅ Build cross-border solidarity
✅ Amplify youth voices, especially young women and youth with disabilities

🎤 Our Powerful Lineup:
Yewukai Chogurwei Chogurwei (Host, WELEAD-Africa Regional)
Learnmore Munhangu (Co-Host, Youth Decide Zimbabwe)
Gabisile Ndukuya (Southern Africa Students Union)
Liberty Hamauswa (Zimbabwe National Students Union-Zinasu)
Nodeshah T. Maingehama (Youth Accountability Initiative Africa)
Nqobizita Mlambo (Fight Inequality Alliance Zimbabwe)
Emmanuel Sitima (SASU)

📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:00 CAT
📍 Platform: X (Twitter) Spaces
🔖 Hashtag:

Our solidarity is our power. Our future is our right.

Don't miss this! Set your reminders, invite your networks, and let's make our voices heard! 💪🏾🔥

SADC Zimcodd UN Youth Affairs United Nations in Zimbabwe African Union Trocaire Bread for the World

06/08/2026

🌍 The African Youth Charter recognizes youth as partners in governance, not passive beneficiaries. It calls for their inclusion in decision-making at every level. YDZ embodies this principle by equipping young people with tools to track budgets, conduct audits, and engage duty bearers directly.

By transforming the Charter’s commitments into practical training and platforms, YDZ ensures that youth are not only consulted but actively shape policies. This is how continental aspirations become local realities—through empowered young citizens demanding accountability.
African Union African Youth Commission - AYC

05/08/2026

🤝Let's talk about the African Union Agenda 2063 and Local Governance

📊Agenda 2063 envisions “The Africa We Want”—inclusive, prosperous, and youth-driven. But this vision cannot be achieved if young people remain excluded from local governance. YDZ bridges this gap by mobilizing youth to participate in ward committees, budget consultations, and town hall dialogues.

Through evidence-based advocacy, YDZ ensures that youth priorities—education, jobs, healthcare—are reflected in local budgets. This is Agenda 2063 translated into practice: young people shaping the future, one council meeting at a time.

04/08/2026

⚖️ The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) underscores the right to participation and information as fundamental to democracy. YDZ advances these rights by creating platforms where youth engage duty-bearers without intimidation. Transparency becomes a lived experience, not a distant principle.

By defending youth voices in governance, YDZ ensures that rights are not only protected on paper but exercised in practice. This is how accountability strengthens democracy—through informed, fearless youth participation.
African Union

03/08/2026

🕊️ The United Nations Youth, Peace & Security agenda emphasizes that youth are not threats to peace but vital actors in sustaining it. YDZ operationalizes this by training youth to resist manipulation, reject violence, and lead dialogues that build social cohesion.

By embedding accountability and integrity into youth leadership, YDZ strengthens democratic resilience. Peace is not abstract—it is built when young people can demand fair resource allocation and challenge corruption without fear.
United Nations in Zimbabwe

31/07/2026

📖 Transparency turns governance from a closed book into an open dialogue. When citizens are invited to participate, corruption loses its secrecy, and accountability strengthens.

Youth-driven platforms prove that dialogue is power. By opening governance to scrutiny, we transform progress into a shared responsibility.