Global Zimbabwe Forum will host a series of public meetings on the participation of the Zimbabwean Diaspora in the national discourse as from February 2010.

The venues include Cape Town, Johannesburg, Gaborone, Mbabane, Maseru, Maputo, Windhoek, among other cities.

Please check out all the details below:


Global Zimbabwe Forum
Pre-Diaspora Conference
Johannesburg and Cape Town
Monthly Public Meetings



1. February 2010 – The Constitutional Reform Process

“Is the feeling of marginalization from the current Zimbabwean constitutional reform process by many in the Diaspora justifiable?”


2. March 2010 – Immigration and Xenophobia

“Xenophobia and Immigration: Are Foreigners an Asset or Liability to South Africa?”


3. April 2010 – Nationalism and Patriotism

“30 Years After the Euphoria of Independence: Imagine Another Zimbabwe in 2040!”



4. May 2010 – The Diaspora and National Healing

“What are the Key Issues and Solutions on the Current National Healing Process in Zimbabwe for the Diaspora Community?’’



5. June 2010 – The Diaspora and World Cup

“Is the 2010 Soccer World Cup a Missed Opportunity for Zimbabwe?”



6. July 2010 – The Diaspora and Economic Development

“The Role of the Diaspora as a Key Partner for Economic Development”





Global Zimbabwe Forum

Pre-Diaspora Conference

SADC Regional Outreach Meetings




1. 27th February 2010 – Gaborone, Botswana



2. 27th March 2010 – Mbabane, Swaziland



3. 24th April 2010 – Maputo, Mozambique



4. 29th May 2010 – Maseru, Lesotho



5. 31st July 2010 – Windhoek, Namibia