The Kimberley Process Dance with Zimbabwe

The Key Players in the Marange and KPCS debate Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (KPCSC Coordinator) The story continues The Marange diamonds circus attracted a lot of different characters and players. These ranged from the KPCS itself, government, civil society, state owned and private mining companies. The glitter and prospects to strike it rich […]

The Kimberley Process Dance with Zimbabwe

Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (KP CSC Coordinator) History of KPCS Involvement in Zimbabwe and Key events Zimbabwe was one of the founding members of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in 2002. A scheme that was established in line with several United Nations Security Council and General Assembly Resolutions to eliminate the […]

COVID-19: MINING SECTOR AND COMMUNITIES’ SITUATIONAL REPORT (SIT-REP)

State of Play in Artisanal, Small-Scale and Large-Scale Mining Areas Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi, Joyce Nyamukunda, Nobuhle Mabhikwa, Joshua Machinga and Paul Matshona 1.0          Introduction Over the past four months, we have waited for COVID-19 to abate. The lockdown was indefinitely extended, with some relaxations in June 2020. It’s now the end of July, the […]

ZELA using the law to protect and conserve the environment

Case Brief Sengwa coal fired project ZELA over the past few months has been working on the proposed coal fired project case. The information relating to the massive proposed coal fired project is still enshrouded in secrecy to the detriment of the Sengwa community and the country at large. ZELA has therefore served letters on […]

Human Rights Obligations of Chinese Investors In Zimbabwe: A Focus on the Mining Sector

Compiled by Josephine Chiname-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Over the past decade, China has emerged as a global political and economic power.[1] It has become Africa’s largest trading partner and has signed bilateral ties with 45 African countries.  48 out of the 54 African countries have established diplomatic ties with China.[2] Between 2005 and 2017 […]

Human Rights Obligations of Chinese Investors In Zimbabwe: A Focus on the Mining Sector

Compiled by Josephine Chiname-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Over the past decade, China has emerged as a global political and economic power.[1] It has become Africa’s largest trading partner and has signed bilateral ties with 45 African countries.  48 out of the 54 African countries have established diplomatic ties with China.[2] Between 2005 and 2017 […]

How it all started: ZELA’s Background and Growth Trajectory

Compiled by Mutuso Dhliwayo-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association This is a continuation of last week’s edition which can be accessed here ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ZELA ‘s breakthrough in terms of laying the foundation for organizational growth and development came in 2003 when it received an institutional grant from the Ford Foundation Office for Southern Africa […]