Author: Makamanzi the Unpacker

Lawrence Makamanzi is a Zimbabwean social worker and public intellectual whose work spans across social development, policy analysis, and journalism. A graduate of the University of Zimbabwe with an Honours degree in Social Work, Makamanzi has built a diverse career combining direct community intervention with research and public commentary. Currently serving as a guest columnist for Newsday Zimbabwe, he provides weekly analytical perspectives on Zimbabwe's socio-economic and political landscape. His professional experience includes working with prestigious organizations such as SOS Children's Villages in Bindura, Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), Caritas Harare, and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where he has focused on various aspects of social development including health initiatives, child protection, electoral participation, and community mobilization. As a registered social worker with the Council of Social Workers, Makamanzi has published scholarly articles on disability integration in disaster management and grassroots approaches to social development. His expertise in research, policy analysis, and psychosocial support has positioned him as a valuable voice in Zimbabwe's development discourse, particularly in addressing issues affecting marginalized communities. Currently based in Harare, he continues to contribute to both academic and public discussions on social development while maintaining an active presence in community intervention programs.