# Compiled by Ashlee Nhliziyo The marginalization of young people is not a new phenomenon in Matabeleland North, especially in Lupane. Though endowed with natural resources from methane gas, flora and fauna, virgin lands, untapped coal to timber young people and women continue to live in abject poverty. The continued cycle of segregation excludes youths from, […]
By Collins Shava This essay is about how the artisanal and small-scale mining sector should be rearranged into a sector that can sustainably support livelihoods and generate revenue in the country. In Zimbabwe the sector employs an estimated five hundred thousand directly and about two million people indirectly (Gutu, 2017). The role of artisanal and […]
By Fadzaishe Chikomba Mineral resource governance is fast becoming a topical issue in Zimbabwe, this has been caused by the realization that the communities are not benefiting from their mineral resources. There is also not much in site to give hope that there’s going to be an improvement as far as resources beneficiation is concerned. […]
By Jeoffrey Ncube Mutoko is home to quarries of granite rock, a highly valued resource that is treasured for its polished finish as well as its wide use in tombstones, multi-story building surfacing and decorative interior designs. Miners, businessmen and politicians have all exploited the resources over a long period of time with little benefit […]
By Lincen Masarirambi INTRODUCTION Despite having a rich natural resource base, Zimbabwe is struggling to harness its resources and achieve development. Natural resources have fuelled conflict and filled the pockets of political leaders more than they have benefited the population in post-colonial Zimbabwe. Furthermore, sustainable development has been affected by poor policies, poor participation of […]
Compiled by Kudakwashe Makanda The continued suffering of mining communities has also been attributed to the role played by Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). This is largely due to the fact that PEPs generally present a higher risk for potential involvement in bribery and corruption by virtue of their position and the influence that they may […]
Terms of Reference Deadline:21 December 2021 Title: : Development of infographics on the open government approach, a culture of governance based on innovative and sustainable policies and practices inspired by the principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Participation that fosters democracy and inclusive growth. 1.0 Background and introduction The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is a […]
Compiled by Byron Zamasiya, Michelle Matsvaire and Rodrick Moyo- Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association “On the side-lines of the Davos meeting, Honorable Mthuli Ncube was asked by a CNN reporter Richard Quest about Zimbabwe’s health system preparedness to COVID 19. The Honorable Minister answered that the country has a powerful health system and is well prepared […]
18 December 2020 JUST IN: High Court of Zimbabwe orders Chitungwiza Municipality to upgrade its water treatment plants and sewer systems High Court of Zimbabwe Justice Mangota on Thursday 17 December 2020 granted an order in an application filed by Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association as an Applicant for public interest purposes. The order interdicts Chitungwiza […]
16 December 2020 Introduction This article provides an analysis of the 2021 National Budget that was presented by Minister Mthuli on the 26th of November, 2020 with the view to ventilate prospects for harnessing the potential that the mining sector has in contributing towards domestic resource mobilisation and sustainable development. Domestic resources mobilisation is at […]