December 2021 By Kudakwashe Makanda This story starts with a few months back around June 2021, when the Mutoko people were in panic mode, terrified by the tragic news of a possible mining-induced displacement arrangement that was said to be coming their way. A whole community, close to about 4 villages with more than 2000 […]
December 2021 Compiled by Tonderai Murape Open government partnership {OGP} is an organization founded by governments and civil society organizations and currently operates in 78 countries. OGP is commonly defined as a culture of governance based on innovative and sustainable policies and practices inspired by the principle of transparency and accountability and participation that fosters […]
December 2021 By Cosmas Sunguro Transparency remains a vital cog in the attainment of economic growth of a country. It is a critical component in the Open Government Partnership ( OGP). Zimbabwe as a country needs to consider this important unique model. OGP is regarded as a culture of governance based on innovative and sustainable […]
20 December 2021 Dear Partners, Stakeholders and Donors RE: Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Executive Director’s End of Year Message We have come to the end of 2021, a year which has been dominated by COVID-19 chronicles. For many people like us, we kept hoping for the beautiful dream of the transition to the new normalcy […]
Date of Issue:10 December 2021 This year’s theme for Human Rights Day is Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights. The theme is aligned with the United Nation’s 2030 agenda that emphasizes the need to find sustainable solutions for deep-rooted forms of discrimination that have affected the most vulnerable people in society, including women, girls, […]
10 December 2021 Compiled by Obert Bore (Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association) The Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is a platform that was established for diplomatic engagements between China and Africa on matters of mutual interest. Ever since the establishment of FOCAC in 2000, China has extended huge financial and economic support to African countries. […]
Date: 7 December 2021 On the 2nd of December 2021, Caledonia Mining Corporation, which owns Blanket Mine in Gwanda, was officially listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)[1], a wholly subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is a foreign denominated stock market established by the Government of […]
25 November 2021 The Africa Institute for Environmental Law (AIEL)’s plans to launch the African Journal on Environmental Law and Policy are at an advanced stage. AIEL has highlighted that the journal is a strategic response to provide cutting edge scientific knowledge on environmental law and policy in Africa. Speaking during the Training and Consultative […]
“Digital generation. Our generation.” 11 October 2021 The history of modern girlhood is entwined with anxieties about cultural norms and cultural change that are foundational to “girlhood” and “girl culture.” Despite these challenges, we appreciate the important role being played by individuals and organisations around the globe who are determined to make the world a […]