John P. Maketo
Executive Director
John P. Maketo - Executive Director
John P. Maketo is the serving Executive Director, Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD). He also doubles up as the Secretary General of Southern Africa People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) a regional network of social movements whose thrust is social and economic justice and proffering people to people solidarity.
Nineteen (19) years working experience in developmental, public resource governance in Zimbabwe and in the SADC region. Areas of specialty and interest include resource governance, accountability, economic justice programming. Has worked with various national and regional organisations including National Association of NGOs (NANGO), Transparency International Zimbabwe, Fight Inequality Alliance, Southern Africa People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN), and Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD). Proven track record of leading teams towards sound leadership and management abilities; ability to conceptualise, design and implement evidence based strategic advocacy initiatives cutting across multiple stakeholders especially on fiscal transparency, accountability, and public participation within the good governance framework.
Nqobizitha Mlambo
Programme Officer for Citizen Engagement and Advocacy
Nqobizitha Mlambo – Programme Officer for Citizen Engagement and Advocacy
Nqobizitha Mlambo is a Social and Economic Justice Activist and currently serves as the National Coordinator for the Fight Inequality Alliance Zimbabwe. With over five years of experience in Zimbabwean civil society, he has led and contributed to impactful advocacy initiatives focused on citizen engagement, accountability, and equitable development.
He previously worked as Programme Officer for Citizen Engagement and Advocacy at ZIMCODD (2018–2022), where he played a key role in strengthening grassroots participation and driving policy influence. Beyond his institutional work, Nqobizitha is also a vlogger, using digital platforms to amplify critical conversations on inequality and social justice.
He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Zimbabwe (2016) and an MSc in Politics, Governance & Development Policy from the University of Manchester (2023).
Ellaine Chiedza Manyere
Fight Inequality Alliance Zimbabwe Mobilisation and communications officer
Ellaine Chiedza Manyere - Fight Inequality Alliance Zimbabwe Mobilisation and communications officer
Ellaine Chiedza Manyere is a strategic Feminist Movement Builder and Communications Strategist with eight years of experience shifting power to women and youth. Utilizing the Global Organising and Leadership Development (GOLD) framework, she has mentored 15 social movements across climate, economic, and gender justice sectors, transforming grassroots mobilization into national policy influence. A 2022 Netherlands Embassy Gender Champion, Ellaine blends her expertise in collective action with creative storytelling using podcasting, film, and art to expose systemic inequalities and demand gender-transformative public services.
Gracia N. Mashingaidze
Programmes Assistant
Gracia N. Mashingaidze - Programmes Assistant
Gracia N. Mashingaidze is a Programmes Assistant at the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD). A Social and Economic Justice Ambassador, with a strong commitment to pro-poor and people-centred development.
Her work focuses on public policy, public finance management, and addressing systemic and structural inequalities. She is particularly passionate about strengthening women’s voices and participation in livelihoods and value chains, with a keen interest in advancing inclusive and equitable economic systems.
Stephen Chidhau
Communications Specialist
Stephen Chidhau - Communications Specialist
Stephen Chidhau is a Communications Specialist with extensive experience in strategic communications, advocacy, and digital storytelling across Southern and Western Africa. He focuses on amplifying voices around social and economic justice, transparency, citizen engagement, and climate and energy transitions.
He has led impactful communication strategies and capacity-building initiatives, helping to shape narratives that drive public awareness, influence policy, and strengthen civic participation.
Stephen holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Zimbabwe and is passionate about using media to advance accountability and systemic change.