ZELA to advance responsible mining investments at EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum

By Batanai Mutasa Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has described the inaugural European Union (EU) – Zimbabwe Business Forum, scheduled for May 20–22, 2025, as a pivotal opportunity to advance responsible investments in Zimbabwe’s mining sector. Organized by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, EU Member States, and local partners including the Zimbabwe Investment and Development […]

Terms of Reference for the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer

Background The Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL) is a continental think tank and think-do institution established in 2020. AIEL is dedicated to advancing environmental law, natural resource governance, and sustainable development across Africa through cutting-edge research, training, capacity building, and policy dialogue. Since its founding, AIEL has rapidly evolved into a regionally recognized institution, […]

Momentum Gathers for Zimbabwe’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

By Obert Bore & Mutuso Dhliwayo After years of inertia, the winds of progress are finally shifting in Zimbabwe’s journey towards responsible business conduct and corporate accountability. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) recently convened a landmark multistakeholder meeting on 29 and 30 April 2025 aimed at building capacity of stakeholders and catalyzing dialogue for […]

Community engagement emerges as central to companies’ sustainability integration in recent ESG gap analysis

As Zimbabwe’s mining sector accelerates ESG compliance in response to regulatory reforms and global markets demand for ethical sourcing of critical minerals By Tafara Chiremba The call for sustainability compliance is increasing in Zimbabwe from both regulatory and voluntary perspectives. Thus, the country has seen many companies, especially those operating in the mining sector, embarking […]

ZELA and KCIC Consulting launch partnership to deliver sustainability reporting training in Zimbabwe, aligning with new regulatory requirements

Batanai Mutasa The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has announced a strategic partnership with KCIC Consulting (Kenya) to provide Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability reporting training in Zimbabwe. This collaboration responds to recent regulatory mandates for listed companies and aims to equip organizations with the tools to align with global sustainability standards while meeting local […]

Call for Supplier Registration

The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) invites eligible suppliers and service providers to apply for vetting for the period 2025 to 2026. Successful applicants will be added to our database for the categories mentioned below. Construction Office Maintenances and Repairs Office cleaning and disinfection (including ground maintenance) Plumbing repairs Electrical repairs (including Solar repairs, installation) […]

Invitation to Tender

Project: Irrigation System Upgrade Works at Ruti Dam Irrigation Scheme, Gutu Closing Date: 23 March 2025 The ZIMBABWE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION is inviting eligible and qualified suppliers to submit tenders for the irrigation system upgrade works at Ruti Dam Irrigation Scheme in Gutu. The project includes construction, installation, and supply as per the provided Bill […]

Vacancy: Climate Change and Energy Officer

SCOPE OF WORK Summary: The incumbent should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in creating a conducive enabling environment to contribute to improved climate and energy governance with understanding of  energy security and climate resilience, and utilising climate finance for increased access to just, equitable and sustainable energy and broadly sustainable development. A […]