03 November 2021 Although it cannot be ignored that Chinese investments in Zimbabwe have brought the much-needed investment in the mining sector, some of their operations have brought discontent in local communities. Anjin Investments (Pvt) Limited is at loggerheads with the Chiadzwa community for its failure to promote socio-economic development including failure by the company […]
Today, Monday the 8th of November 2021, the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KP CSC) opened the hybrid KP Plenary meeting in Moscow with a reality check. They presented observations from their grassroots work with communities impacted by diamond mining as well as from remote monitoring in various countries. “We’ll be holding up these testimonies as mirrors throughout this […]
On the 3rd of October 2021, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) facilitated a Youth Symposium in Bulawayo under the theme, “Enhancing Youth Advocacy in Transparent and Accountable Public Finance Management through Simplification of the Findings of the Auditor General’s 2019 report, […]
05 November 2021 Following closely on the proceedings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) and having read and reflected on the national country’s position to COP26 in Glasgow, We acknowledge the commitment by the Government of Zimbabwe towards the implementation of the Paris Agreement by further […]
Towards sustainable and climate-resilient rural communities in Zimbabwe anchored on youth inclusion.
Compiled by Siphethile Moyo-(Winner-When my aspirations come to life) 28 October 2021 Introduction Most rural communities in Zimbabwe are severely affected by the impacts of climate change which include heat waves (with evidence of around 0.4°C average temperature increases) and rainfall variability as shown by increasing frequency and severity of droughts and floods[1][2]. These conditions […]
21 October 2021 Compiled by Eunica Pabwaungana-Shurugwi Community Development Trust ZELA is a public interest law organisation Its vision is to promote environmental justice through sustainable and equitable utilisation of natural resources. It promotes community rights, transparency and accountability and legal reforms in the mining sector It improves engagement between mining companies, Government officials and communities […]
WE the Civil Society in Zimbabwe under the flagship of the Zimbabwe Climate Change Working Group, Climate Action Network Zimbabwe, and ACCESS Coalition having gathered on the 20th of October 2021 at Bronte Hotel in Harare Zimbabwe. RECOGNISE the national country position for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 26th Conference of […]
Compiled by Dickson Manyumbu-Shurugwi 18 October 2021 A girl child must pursue her education no matter the circumstances. This was the message from the meeting convened on the 18th of October 2021 at Chironde Secondary school with the support from Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) a nongovernmental organisation. It was a multi-Stakeholder meeting attended by […]
19 0ctober 2021 Compiled by Eunica Pabwaungana- Shurugwi Community Development Trust (SCDT) Nature is observed through the power of God given to his people on the environment. People are the stewards and should use the environment sustainably for the benefit of the present and future generation. There are different projects from which to earn a […]
15 October 2021 Introduction The National Budget consultation season is upon us again. The Finance and Economic Development Committee and the Expanded Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Committee have been conducting public consultations from the 11th to the 15th of October to solicit views from citizens on the 2022 National Budget. As the parliament solicits citizens’ […]