3rd Series                                           Period: 9 April – 11th of May 2020 State of Play: Artisanal, Small-Scale and Large-Scale Mining Operations in Affected Communities With a special feature on Chinese Companies and Post-Covid-19 Exit Strategies Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi, Joyce Nyamukunda, Nobuhle Mabhikwa, Joshua Machinga and Clarity Sibanda 1.0 BACKGROUND As many countries and people around […]

1.0 Background A local non-governmental Law Association is seeking to carry out a research on private sector responsible investments and sourcing focusing on the mining sector in Zimbabwe. The organisation’s motivation to carry out this research emanates from the fact that trade and investment in natural mineral resources hold great potential for generating income, growth […]

Due date for applications: 23 May 2020 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association is calling for applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Economic Governance Officer that has arisen within the organization. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Assists the organisation in designing and implementing strategic and innovative programme ideas on economic and financial […]

Article and Pictures by: Mufute Tawanda B (ATRDT Sec) With the call for social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 one wonders how Chirasika Primary School is going to conduct lessons when schools reopen.  Chirasika Primary School was built by Anjin Mining Company for the diamond relocated families. Four villages namely Anjin, Jinani, Diamond […]

Compiled by Nobuhle T Mabhikwa-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Wildlife trade has been a topical issue in the past, but this time around what makes it more special is the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists suspect that the virus has its origins in snakes, bats and pangolins, the latter of which is an endangered wildlife species[1]. Although […]

By Rodrick Moyo, Byron Zamasiya and Michelle Matsvaire Climate change is one of the major problems affecting both developing and developed countries in the 21st century. The world is in a climate crisis and the time for action is #now. Most notably, the year 2020 was anticipated in earmarking implementation of the Paris Agreement which […]

“When the weather is good, I move my workstation outside”- Moreblessings Chidaushe-Norwegian Church Aid South Africa has been in lockdown since March 26th, 2020 -except for specific essential services, everyone must strictly stay home and move only when necessary for example to buy essentials such as food. This has meant that we have had to […]

Terms of Reference Understanding Civic and citizen engagement in mineral revenue use for socio economic development 1.0 Background The management of mineral resource extraction and mineral revenues remains largely opaque[1]. While mineral resources juridically belong to the citizens, the very same citizens are not privy to the mining contracts entered into by the government and […]

Tracking mining tax revenue use for advancing gender responsive public services 1.0 Background A local Non Governmental Law Association is seeking to carry out a research on tracking mining tax revenue use for advancing gender responsive public services. The organisation’s motivation to carry out this research emanates from an observation that over the years, mining […]