Closing date: 23 August, 2021 Background A local NGO that works to promote good governance, environmental justice and sustainable development in the natural resource sector seeks the services of a consultant to undertake a research on the application of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI)[1]’s requirements on gender to the extractive governance sector in Zimbabwe. […]
Date of Issue:12 August 2021 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins the world in commemorating the International Youth Day. The theme for this year’s International Youth Day is, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.” This theme shines a light on why global efforts must ensure meaningful participation of young people. […]
05 August 2021 The Africa Mining Vision (AMV) formally established in 2009 by the African Union (AU) recognizes the contribution of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to local economic development and promotes women’s rights and gender justice. Almost 20 percent of Africa’s gold, and all of the continent’s gemstones, with the exclusion of diamonds, are […]
05 August 2021 Washing hands frequently is a simple daily routine,but it remains a privilege and luxury for those who do not have adequate water and sanitation services. The infectious disease outbreaks including the current global COVID-19 pandemic have laid bare how safe, clean, and potable water is essential in protecting human health. On the […]
30 July 2021 Compiled by Domboshava Residents Trust The discovery of gold deposits in ward 4 recently has brought mixed reactions from the people of Domboshava, a village in the province of Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe.It is reported that the gold mine is rich with precious stones with the news that some are claiming as much […]
Deadline: 10 August 2021 Time Frame for assignment: 10 days Reports to: Media and Communications Officer/Programme Officer Introduction and background Given Zimbabwe’s huge mineral resource endowment, it is undisputable that revenue mobilisation from the mining sector is key in the ongoing domestic resource mobilisation efforts. However, there are concerns of the existent gaps in the […]
Deadline: 8 August 2021 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association is calling for applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Media and Communications Assistant that has arisen within the organization. This role requires an energetic, tech-savvy, dedicated and detail-oriented person with the ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities. Main […]
Compiled by Proud Nyakuni and Cosmas Sunguro. Dated 21/07/2021 Introduction 47.5 million people work in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in 80 countries, 30-50 % are women, therefore, “Greater economic empowerment can be enhanced by women to break the cycle of poverty”. This was said by one of the speakers at the Gender and Extractives […]
Compiled by Cosmas Sunguro-ZIDAWU 23 July 2021 Zimbabwe Diamonds and Allied Workers Union (ZIDAWU)’s existence and progress is hugely attributed to its relationship with Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA). Indeed, it has been a long-term relationship that has been growing from strength to strength. Our relationship dates to the early days of formal diamond mining […]
From the 14th– 16th July 2021, the Platform on Gender and Extractives convened the annual Gender and Extractives Symposium virtually which ran under the theme, “Women in leadership: advancing an equal future in the extractives sector.” The 5th edition of this multi stakeholder engagement platform was attended by women in mining, mining associations led by […]