By Nqobizitha Ndlovu-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Zimbabwe has a very high level of biodiversity and is home to 4,440-5,930 plant species, 270-350 mammals, 530-670 birds, 156 reptiles, 120 amphibians and 131 fish.[1] The wild mammal fauna of the country includes all the “Big Five” – African elephant, white and black rhinos, lion, buffalo and […]

WE, the 43 youths drawn from mining host communities that include Chimanimani, Marange and Zvishavane, environmental law society students drawn from Midlands State University, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, development partners working on research, children and youth issues that include Shamwari Yemwanasikana, Research Advocacy Unit, Africa Institute for Environmental Law convened for the […]

By Nqobizitha Ndlovu-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction This paper seeks to document the major developments in the history of wildlife tenure in Zimbabwe from pre-colonial times to the present. The fundamental question in shaping any wildlife management system of a country is that of ownership. The answer to this question is critical as it determines […]

Compiled by Joyce Nyamukunda-Machiri (PWYP-Zimbabwe Coordinator) Introduction In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zimbabwe introduced a 21-day lockdown which started on the 30th of March. The lockdown has been extended twice and is currently set to expire on the 17th of May 2020[1]. Essential services, industries including the mining industry are exempted from the lockdown. […]