ZELO Statement on Lithium Concentrate Export Ban

27 February 2026 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) views Government’s recent ban on the export of Lithium concentrate as a development which will help plug mineral leakages. Having identified the risks and vulnerabilities in the lithium sector in our recent Mine to Market Situational Report for critical minerals which tracked Zimbabwe’s Lithium supply and […]

Stronger Together? Can Africa’s Mining Partnerships Deliver on the Promise?

Key takeaways from the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2026 By Joshua Machinga The Mining Indaba 2026 (MI26) convened under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” underscored the critical role of collaboration in driving meaningful change and delivering benefits across Africa. On the opening day, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema delivered the keynote address, stressing […]

SUPPLIER REGISTRATION INVITATION – 2026

The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) invites eligible suppliers and service providers to apply for registration for the year 2026. Successful applicants will be included in ZELO’s supplier database under the categories listed below. Category A Construction Office cleaning and disinfection (including grounds maintenance) Network solutions (including laptop repairs, printer repairs, and software upgrades) ICT […]

Invitation to Tender

Supply of Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Manual Diesel – 2025 Model (White) Tender Reference: ZELO/LC/01/2026 Introduction ZELO hereby invites qualified and reputable suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of one (1) brand new Toyota Land Cruiser, 4.2L Diesel, Manual Transmission, 2025 model, White color. The vehicle will be used for field operations […]

ZELO Calls for Greater Integration of Communities in Wetlands Conservation

2 February 2026 Aligned with this year’s theme, “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage,” World Wetlands Day highlights the enduring role of such knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) joins the global commemoration by calling for greater integration of communities in conserving these vital ecosystems, […]

 14th Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba Declaration – 2025

  Preamble The 14th Edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI), convened by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), was held in Bulawayo from 16-19 September 2025 under the theme: “Energy Transition Minerals: From extraction to sustainable development: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s mineral […]

Explainer: Understanding Climate Change, the Green Climate Fund and Independent Redress Mechanism

Climate change continues to be a global concern, a crisis that demands immediate and sustained action from governments, businesses, and individuals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate its impacts. While certain climate change effects stem from natural factors such as solar activity or volcanic eruptions, human activities have emerged as the main driver of […]

ZELO Hosts Inaugural Environmental Law Conference in Zimbabwe

By Batanai Mutasa Confronting the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution was the central focus of a recent Environmental Law Conference hosted by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO). The event explored how legal frameworks can be leveraged to tackle these interconnected threats. Organized in collaboration with the Africa Institute of […]