Vacancy: Programme Manager

SCOPE OF WORK Summary: The incumbent should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in management of programmes, fund raising and business development, stakeholder relationship in the non-profit sector, interacting with other stakeholders such as the government or Parliament. They should be capable to establish programming goals aligned to the organization’s strategic objectives, conducting […]

Vacancy: Programme Development Officer

SCOPE OF WORK Summary: The incumbent should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, resource mobilisation and stakeholder relationship management in the non-profit sector, establishing long lasting partnerships or collaborations with strategic partners including funders. They should be capable of managing existing funding and collaborative relationships, as well as establishing and nurturing […]

Advancing legal education and environmental justice through environmental law clinics

ZELA seeks partnerships with academic institutions to provide hands-on environmental legal training for students Introduction Zimbabwe is set to mark a significant milestone in legal education and environmental justice with the establishment of a specialized division dedicated to environmental law in the existing legal clinic at Midlands State University (MSU). This innovative initiative is a […]

Navigating the complex issue of fostering mandatory human rights standards as mechanisms to promote responsible business contact in the just energy transition

Key highlights from the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI)’s policy lab on just energy transition: A commentary   Tafara Chiremba Introduction The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ – Zambia), Afrewatch (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Hakilasilimali (Tanzania) hosted a policy lab […]

ZELA Statement on World Wildlife Day 2025

Bridging conservation finance with social justice Today, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins the global community in celebrating World Wildlife Day 2025 under the theme “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.” This theme powerfully resonates with ZELA’s core values and strategic commitment to advancing sustainable, equitable, and community-centred conservation practices.  ZELA has […]

A community’s fight against vulnerability to child labour and trafficking through awareness and action

Kudakwashe Dube, Hillary Mugota and Joshua Machinga With a mission that extends beyond environmental concerns, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) focuses on protecting community rights, especially for the most vulnerable members of society, including children. With support from European Union and in partnership with Government of Zimbabwe,  Save the Children, Coalition Against Child Labour in […]

The forgotten ‘C’ – Communities

How the AMI creates a necessary platform for the voices of communities in the just energy transition Michelle N Chitando Climate change remains one of the world’s biggest problems, with part of the solution hinged on transitioning from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. This shift requires significant investment to support the production of critical […]

Statement of Congratulations to Government of Zimbabwe for Submitting its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) Country Statement (2025-2035)

Zimbabwe was the only African country to meet the 10 February deadline The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) applauds the Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife for its timely submission of its enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) 2020-2935 Country Statement by 10 February 2025. For us at ZELA, this milestone underscores […]

The China-Africa Dialogue on Green Minerals launched: A New Chapter for Responsible Investments

Obert Bore In a pivotal moment for Africa’s mining sector, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) and Global Witness (GW) recently launched the China-Africa Dialogue on Green Minerals for Responsible Investments (CADRI) on 5 February 2025 on the sidelines of the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) in Cape Town, South Africa. The CADRI platform was established against the backdrop of significant […]