TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CALL FOR ENUMERATORS

Background and introduction A local organization is looking for enumerators to participate in data gathering processes that contribute to improving the resilience of smallholder farmers to climate change in Zimbabwe. The work on this project will be guided by a three-year project that is being carried out in Gwanda and Gutu districts, with funding from […]

MINING SECTOR SITUATIONAL REPORT (SIT-REP) 8th Series – April 2022

The State of Gender Based Violence in the Artisanal Small-Scale Mining Sector Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) has become a widespread problem in Zimbabwe[1]. GBV (which disproportionately affects women, men, and girls) is systemic, and deeply entrenched in institutions, cultures, religions, and traditions in Zimbabwe including in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector. This situational […]

Civil Society Views on Diamond Mining and Trade

Presentation at the African Diamond Producers Association meeting 06 April 2022 Minister of Mines and Mining Development- Hon Winston Chitando Deputy Minister- Hon Polite Kambamura Permanent Secretary – Mr. Onesimo Mazai Honorable Ministers from different African Countries here present All protocol observed Ladies and gentlemen; My name is Joyce Nyamukunda. I am with the Zimbabwe […]

Impact of cultural beliefs in perpetuating GBV

07/04/22 Compiled Mnyalo Sibanda Culture is a difficult thing to change. Culture is what builds the community. As much as we would love to look deep in Gender Based violence, we must consider the best ways to deal with people’s cultures and beliefs. All what is done is derived from what our forefathers did and […]

VACANT POSTS: ZELA

PROJECT OFFICER JOB SUMMARY A local NGO is seeking to engage a Project Officer, who will assist the organisation in carrying out wildlife programming activities that include capacitation of various stakeholders such as community groups and law enforcement officers on sustainable wildlife management and governance. The officer will also be responsible for contributing to the […]

Environmental health, Business and Human Rights journalism awards

Environmental, Business and Human Rights Journalism Awards: Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Deadline: 6 May 2022 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is calling for entries for Environmental, Business and Human Rights Reporter Awards. These awards seek to recognise exceptional and exemplary Environmental, Business and Human rights journalism work by reporters and freelance writers in Zimbabwe […]

Host community need to build a strong relationship with investors

Compiled by Eunica Pabwaungana -Shurugwi Community Development Trust 29 March 2022 Long lasting friendship is usually built upon transparency and accountability. Ward 16 and 19 communities gathered at Unki mine Gazebo Nyathi campgrounds in Shurugwi. This was a fifth Community Engagement Forum (CEF) meeting which is done quarterly following the grievances by the community some […]

ZCDC mine site assessment commendable.

Josphat Makaza -Chiadzwa Community Development Trust (A member of Publish What You Pay Zimbabwe) 29 March 2022 Following calls by civil society groups and community-based organisations that the government through the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company ZCDC should conduct a mine site self-assessment test, the diamond mining company has adhered to and begin aligning its operations […]

‘Thankyou ZELA’ says Kundai

Compiled by Kundai Chikonzo 24 March 2022 As we celebrate the women month, #break the bias, I KUNDAI CHIKONZO women miner would like to thank Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA). Thank you so much for the valuable training that ZELA as an organisation gave me, I am now taking opportunities because of the experience and […]