Zimbabwe’ socio-economic recovery path is mainly dependent on the performance of the mining sector. Recognizing the importance of harnessing the potential of mining to deliver development benefits, government crafted and adopted a mining strategy that is expected to see the country being able to rake in US$12 billion worth of export earnings from the mining […]
The Digging for Equality project starts activities in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe ahead of International Women’s Day March 8, 2021—Bukavu/Harare/Kampala/Ottawa IMPACT is partnering with Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) and Réseau d’Innovation Organisationnelle (RIO) to mark International Women’s Day with a new project to support gender equality in the artisanal mining sectors […]
The 2021 International Women’s Day #IWD2021 comes during a difficult time in our lives where the COVID-19 pandemic has brought in compounded challenges to millions of people globally, women and girls have not been spared either. Despite the pandemic having highlighted the immense contributions by women, sadly new barriers have emerged. Therefore, now more than […]
05 MARCH 2021 Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has today filed two court applications simultaneously at Masvingo High Court on behalf of Chilonga Community. One is an urgent chamber application to interdict the displacement of the Chilonga community and the other is an ordinary court application seeking to declare section 10 of the Communal Land […]
Alternative Mining Indaba 2021 Declaration We met virtually between 8-12 February 2021,with over 800 delegates registered. The AMI refused to be muted.Please find the full declaration here
Introduction On February 09, 2021, the South African High Court sitting at Western Cape delivered a milestone ruling on the protection of Environmental Rights Defenders (ERDs) against Strategic Litigation and against Public Participation (SLAPP) claims. In the Mineral Sands Resources (PTY)LTD and Others vs Reddel and Others[1] case, the High Court upheld the SLAPP suit […]
Today is the World Wildlife Day which is also running concurrently with the 2021 Africa Environment Day/ Wangari Mathaai Day. The Wildlife Day is being celebrated under the theme “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.” The day puts on the spotlight the central role of forests, forest species and ecosystem services in sustaining the […]
By Chadenga Lisberty-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Youth Network 03 March 2021 INTRODUCTION The success of every government action or framework hinges on the overall policy framework that national action and plan is found. Wildlife is a great source of pride in Zimbabwe not only because of its significant symbolism embedded in the country’s culture but […]
26 February 2021 Introduction On the 27th of January 2021, the Government through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development granted a 5-year tax exemption to Great Dyke Investments (GDI) through a Statutory Instrument 26/2021[1] cited as Income Tax (Exemption from Income Tax) (Great Dyke Investments (Private) Limited) Notice, 2021, effective from 1 January 2021. The move […]
Terms of Reference (TOR): Assessment of Tributary Agreements in the ASM Sector in Zimbabwe. Deadline: 28 February 2021 Introduction and Background The artisanal and small-scale mining sector (ASM) is an indispensable source of livelihood for mineral rich communities in the country. However, most miners in these communities operate in informal mining arrangements characterised by […]