Tapiwa Masunge

Versatile litigation attorney with extensive experience across diverse legal fields. Adept at managing cases from inception to resolution, with expertise in conducting trials, representing clients in court and drafting comprehensive legal documents. Founder of Route2Impact, an initiative aimed at equipping local pressure groups with tools for sustainable impact.

05/2024 - Present

Volunteer Trainer and Advocacy Facilitator

Route2Impact

• Facilitating training sessions aimed at strengthening non-profit organisations by delivering capacity-building workshops.
• Guiding non-profit organisations in refining their advocacy efforts, strategic direction and organisational effectiveness.
• Contributing to monitoring outcomes of implemented strategies to achieve sustainable impact.

01/07/2019 - 06/07/2019

28th Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Competition

Centre of Human Rights, University of Pretoria

• Selected as one of two fourth-year law students to represent the University of Botswana at the pan-African human rights moot court competition.
• Drafted written memorials and presented oral submissions on complex human rights issues, which included violations of freedom of expression, unlawful detention of migrant children and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
• Argued matters of jurisdiction and admissibility under the African Charter and other international human rights frameworks.

25/09/2018 - 27/09/2018

5th IICFIP Global Forensic Conference & Exhibition

International Institute Of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals USA, Inc. (IICFIP)

• Awarded a Certificate of Participation for attending an international forensic conference held at Livingstone, Zambia, which focused on transparency and integrity in forensic methodology within the crime-terror nexus.
• Engaged in expert-led discussions on financial crime, forensic investigation, cybercrime and criminal justice administration in emerging democracies.

2018

Founder and Coordinator

Don't Throw It Away, University of Botswana

• Initiated and led a university program aimed at bridging gap between university students and campus grounds staff by redistributing valuable items instead of discarding them.
• Collaborated with Student Welfare Department to implement structured donation drives, by way of placing collection bins across campus hostels, at the end of each semester.
• Ensured distribution of donated items to grounds staff on campus.

05/11/2024 - 09/11/2024

Trial Advocacy Training

Law Society of Botswana

• Music & Live Performances: Passionate about exploring different music genres, attending live performances and learning how to play musical instruments.
• Reading: Avid reader, strongly prefers fiction, particularly murder mysteries.
• Travel & Cultural Exploration: Passionate about experiencing new cultures and cuisines through travel.
• Art & Creativity: Appreciation for visual arts, and a keen interest in artistic expression.
• Baking & Culinary Arts: Enjoys experimenting with new recipes and attempting classic baked goods.
• Hiking & Outdoor Activities: Loves outdoor activities and hiking as a way to stay active and unwind.
• Fitness, Health & Wellness: Appreciation for maintaining active lifestyle through general fitness and health.