By Fairness Moyana Before I received formal training on climate change reporting, I was a passionate but under-equipped journalist trying to make sense of environmental issues that were both complex and urgent. My understanding of climate change though broad, was shallow and I often approached stories from a general perspective, missing the nuance and scientific […]
Think Tank Successfully Hosts Africa Green Minerals Dialogue The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) congratulates the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL) for co-hosting a two-day High-Level Regional Policy Dialogue titled “Africa’s Critical Minerals Value Chain: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges” on 27–28 May 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia. Organized in partnership with the African Minerals Development […]
The transition of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) 23 May 2025 For 25 years, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has been advancing environmental justice, sustainable natural resources management, and protecting communities’ rights in Zimbabwe and across Southern Africa. Founded in 2000 and formally registered in 2001, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Divine Chakombera We arrived at Tsuri Lodge as the sun dipped behind the horizon, casting an amber glow over the sweeping landscape. The journey had been long and punishing — we’d traveled via the Muzarabani route, a rough, dusty, and unforgiving path. Every jolt reminded us of Mbire’s remoteness, and when we finally stepped […]
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 […]
Insights from PWYP Zimbabwe Introduction The Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Global Assembly 2025, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the theme “Charting Our Course: Uniting for a Just Energy Transition,” was a pivotal gathering for the movement. At the assembly, participants set priorities and focus for the next five years through the adoption of the […]