The BIG Conversation
A digital media platform that seeks to amplify transparency and accountability issues. We believe in the power of citizen action in impacting change and the strength of the creative artistry experience through animations, blogs, essays, podcasts and photography in conveying simple yet powerful messages on transparency and accountability.
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What we do!
We convene impactful conversations on transparency and accountability leveraging on emerging voices and refreshing perspectives from within Zimbabwe and beyond. Our work revolves around grassroots mobilizing, advocacy and supporting community action for transparency, accountability and integrity. We think global and act local. We realize that fostering a functional media system in Zimbabwe and across Africa demands that we think global in terms of innovation and vision whilst looking at how best local solutions can solve local problems.
Why should you care?
Access to information is a constitutionally guaranteed right. According to Section 62 of the Zimbabwean Constitution, every Zimbabwean citizen or permanent citizen, including juristic persons and the Zimbabwean media, has the right of access to any information held by the state or by any institution or agency of government at every level, in so far as the information is required in the interest of public accountability.
Our stakeholders
Marginalised groups
PWDs, youth and women
Artists
spoken word poets, musicians, animators, writers, animators, calligraphers
Media
journalists, photojournalists, citizen journalists.
Academia
tertiary institutions, tertiary students and academics.
Youth Hubs
Local authorities
Our stories
Girls’ vision for the future
The 2024 International Day of the Girl theme is ‘Girls’ vision for the future’. This year’s theme conveys both the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future. Today’s generation of girls is...
Shoko Festival Unveils Ground-breaking Mash Up Night Concept
Zimbabwe’s longest-running festival of urban culture, Shoko Festival, has announced the highly anticipated Mash Up Night, an electrifying showcase that fuses hip hop, dance, and theatre, all while celebrating Zimbabwe’s rich urban culture and diverse soundscape. This...
Decision to cull elephants unsustainable – CNRG
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has expressed shock and deep concern about a decision made by the government to slaughter 200 elephants ostensibly to feed hungry citizens and reduce the elephant population. In a statement released today, CNRG...
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