"The 20-member independent jury said Kwekweza offers a "resounding message of confidence and democratic renewal." The jury selected Kwekweza from more than two dozen nominees in the final round. In her ceremonial address, Bundestag President Julia Klockner praised Kwekweza for trailblazing democracy and the rule of law in her home country. "You, dear Namatai, are taking the space that is rightfully yours, even if the government does not intend one for you," Klockner said."
"At the age of 18, Namatai Kwekweza founded the WELEAD Trust, an organization that trains young leaders and works to involve them in political decision-making processes. In the increasingly repressive climate in Zimbabwe, she fights for the rule of law and political participation. Kwekweza has risked a lot for this: She has been arrested several times and has reported torture and intimidation attempts. Every achievement has its price, said Kwekweza. "At the end of the day, we have to choose our hard," Kwekweza told DW."
Namatai Kwekweza, 26, received the German Africa Prize in Berlin from a 20-member independent jury that called her a "resounding message of confidence and democratic renewal." Bundestag President Julia Klockner praised her for trailblazing democracy and rule of law and said she is taking space that the government may not intend for her. Zimbabwe's embassy did not attend the ceremony. Kwekweza founded the WELEAD Trust at 18 to train young leaders and promote political participation. She faces arrests, reported torture, and intimidation as she fights for rule of law and expanded political opportunity. She frames activism as choosing a hard life over limited possibility.
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