As the world observes the Human Rights Day, let us all be reminded of  the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to […]

Compiled by Joshua Machinga and Paul Matshona – Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) More often, artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMers) are labelled irresponsible, criminal and brutal players in the mining value chain and are historically subjected to harsh and sometimes negative ‘labelling’. Such labelling has at times dealt a double blow to progressive mindset shift […]

Due date: 15 December 2020 About Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) ZELA is a public interest environmental law association. The organisation, is looking for two lawyers to join the team as Bertha Justice Fellows in January 2021. To work across the range of programmes including Extractive Industries and Mining, Responsible Investments , Land and Natural […]

Key Resolutions from ZELA’s Parliament Expert Training on Transparency and Accountability 27 November 2020 Introduction The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) organised a two- day expert training for parliamentarians from the 24th to the 25th of November 2020 in Kwekwe. The training focused on building the capacity of parliamentarians on the promotion of transparency and […]

Compiled by Tafara Chiremba-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction On the 16th of November, I attended a meeting that was convened by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). The objective of the meeting was to disseminate the findings of a study that ZACC undertook on corruption in the mining sector.  According to ZACC, the study is expected […]

1.0 INTRODUCTION[1] The mining industry has potential to resuscitate the Zimbabwean economy if the fluid and never-ending macro-economic, political, human rights and property rights factors and problems are comprehensively addressed by Government. The 2030 Vision which is anchored on mining[2] is expected to contribute US$12 Billion by 2023[3] by tapping into the gold, platinum, diamond, […]

Compiled by Eunica Pabwaungana Paralegal of Shurugwi Community Development Trust (SCDT) In every community programs such as budget and finance are critical for both the educated and non-educated people. The educated communities may become more dominant than the less educated because they are more technical. It is up to the Government to put in place […]

Bringing up a girl child in Chiadzwa mining area, or any other village near any mine is very difficult. This was proven yesterday Wednesday, 19th of November 2020. Mostly men think it’s the mother’s duty to check on the girl child, teach her the basics of life and protect her. Much to the disappointment of […]

By Cosmas Sunguro Dated: 20/11/20 Mutare Rural District Council faces a challenge of improving the service delivery in Chiadzwa. Pic by Cossy Budget Transparency in local governance remains a delicate and tricky game. In fact, it is synonymous with accusations of embezzlement of funds if valid explanations are not given. When it comes to figures, […]

Byron Zamasiya-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association The partial repeal of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment (IEE) Act through the Finance Act of 2018 had ended all hopes for host mining communities to benefit from the resources in their areas. The IEE Act provided for the participation of indigenous Zimbabweans in mining activities through share ownership schemes […]