Compiled By Chenai Chingwaramuse-Student The mining industry in Zimbabwe has been one of the economic pillars since time in memorial. It is estimated that 60% of the country’s export earnings are from the mineral exports while the mining sector covers 16% of the national Gross Domestic Profit. It is however unfortunate that this sector has […]
Compiled by Eunica Pabwaungana of Shurugwi Community Development Trust (SCDT) Whenever there is something good ahead problems, disappointments and obstructions arise to destroy the hope, so to overcome this joining of hands will be the only key to resolve conflicts among people so as to meet targets and goals .Therefore the Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba […]
Strengths and Weaknesses of the KPCS in Zimbabwe Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (KPCSC Coordinator) The story continues As noted elsewhere in this Chapter, the KPCS had a number of positive aspects it brought to Zimbabwe in its handling of the Marange issue. The decision by the KPCS to send in Review Missions to […]
Changes brought about by KPCS involvement in Zimbabwe Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (KPCSC Coordinator) The story continues It is important to note that the long dispute between Zimbabwe and the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCS) revolved around attempts by some observers, particularly civil society and some participants to make sure that […]
1. Who is Zela and what is the nature of your work in Zimbabwe? ZELA is a public interest environmental law group that seeks to promote environmental justice, good natural resources management and community benefits. We help communities, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders through research, legal education, litigation and advocacy at local, national and […]
Strengths and Weaknesses of the KPCS in Zimbabwe Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (KPCSC Coordinator) The story continues As noted elsewhere in this Chapter, the KPCS had a number of positive aspects it brought to Zimbabwe in its handling of the Marange issue. The decision by the KPCS to send in Review Missions to […]
1. Who is Zela and what is the nature of your work in Zimbabwe? ZELA is a public interest environmental law group that seeks to promote environmental justice, good natural resources management and community benefits. We help communities, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders through research, legal education, litigation and advocacy at local, national and […]
The impact of COVID-19 on the extractives sector: Amplifying community voices in fighting inequality and mining related injustices Dated: 15 August 2020 On the15th of August 2020, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association(ZELA), Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development(ZIMCODD) and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches(ZCC) brought together more than 50 participants comprising of local traditional leaders, […]
By Clarity Sibanda-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media and Broadcasting Services, Prince Sibanda has called on the citizens to embrace social media tools to complement advocacy efforts while emphasising that when effectively used these tools can be resourceful technologies in promoting good governance in the country’s natural resources sector. […]
By Clarity Sibanda-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media and Broadcasting Services, Prince Sibanda has called on the citizens to embrace social media tools to complement advocacy efforts while emphasising that when effectively used these tools can be resourceful technologies in promoting good governance in the country’s natural resources sector. […]