Unki Mine’ changes the face of Chironde Primary and Secondary School

24 January 2023 Compiled by Manyumbu and Eunica Pabwaungana Ladies and gentlemen yesterday we had visitors from Anglo American company headquarters in Canada at Chironde Secondary School in Shurugwi.They were inspecting projects done by Unkimine in our district as implemented by World Vision. Unki mine injected USD 2.8millionfor educational development. This came out through community […]

AMI Side session-Changes in the Global Energy Value Chains: Implications for Africa

Dates: 9 February 2023 Venue: Amatheko (Thibault Square, Cape Town) Introduction and Background The 2023 Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) will be held under the theme, A just energy transition: Unlocking community potential and participation. The AMI will be held against the backdrop of a climate crisis undermining global energy security with Africa being the most […]

Proper Plastic Waste Management Is Critical  

Plastic and solid waste management have emerged as one of the greatest global threats to public health and the environment. International and regional instruments were developed to address the growing concern and challenges emanating from movement and disposal of toxic waste. One fundamental international instrument is the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements […]

A just energy transition: Unlocking community potential and participation 07- 09 February 2023

20 January 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Multiple stakeholders including labour, academics, NGOs, communities, activists and business from around Africa will gather for the 14th Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) in Cape Town between 07- 09 February 2023 to deliberate over policy reforms, transparency and accountability, and responsible supply chains in the mining sector. The 2023 instalment […]

Terms of Reference for Gemstone Identification Manual

Deadline:20 December 2022 Time Frame for assignment: 8 days Reports to: Project Officer 1.Background and Introduction A public interest organisation which is into natural resources governance and environmental justice work seeks to hire a consultant to develop a gemstone identification manual. The organisation is implementing a five-year project with the objective of nourishing the gemstone […]

COVID-19 and the Far-reaching Effects Among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe

08 August 2022 Compiled by Nobuhle T (Mabhikwa) Chikuni – ZELA and Josephine Singo In December 2019, the first COVID-19 case was reported in Wuhan, China, while Zimbabwe recorded its first COVID-19 case in March 2020[1]. As part of the global response to the pandemic, Zimbabwe developed a cocktail of measures including the COVID-19 restrictions […]

Unpacking the State of the Nation Address: Explainer on Bills related to Agricultural Food Systems and Transformation Strategy (AFSTS)

30 November 2022 Introduction On the 23rd of November 2022, the President Mnangagwa, gave the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the new Parliament building in Mount Hampden Harare. The address marked the opening of the Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe. During the speech, the President tabled 16 Bills for debate […]