Do community wildlife conservancies help to reduce Human-Wildlife Conflict: Evidence from Mucheni conservancy in Binga district in Zimbabwe

By Byron Zamasiya, Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is a major problem affecting communities living adjacent to wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas[1]. Scholars define HWC as any instance in which the demands of humans and wild animals overlap, leading to competition for food, space and water and ends up with strained relationships […]

Climate change is not a game: Zimbabwe needs a climate change law

By Michelle N Matsvaire, Byron Zamasiya and Rodrick Moyo Climate change affects all aspects of the socio-economic landscape including food security, health and water supply. While climate change is a global problem, its effects are devastating mostly in developing countries in Southern Africa where the economies are facing multiple constrains and have low adaptive capacity. […]

Climate change is not a game: Zimbabwe needs a climate change law

By Michelle N Matsvaire, Byron Zamasiya and Rodrick Moyo Climate change affects all aspects of the socio-economic landscape including food security, health and water supply. While climate change is a global problem, its effects are devastating mostly in developing countries in Southern Africa where the economies are facing multiple constrains and have low adaptive capacity. […]

Government embarks on COVID-19 awareness campaigns

By Cosmas Sunguro Dated 23 /05 / 2020.   The government through the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting services has embarked on a full swing awareness campaign against the COVID-19 pandemic. As the figures of those testing positive continue to surge higher, it has been seen as the best foot forward to educate the […]

Women speak out on the effects of COVID-19 lockdown

By Billian Matambo 23 May 2020 Women remain a vital cog in the development of social and economic order. The emergence of Covid-19 a world pandemic has ravaged communities and societies where women constitute the majority of the population.As we discuss the impact of Covid-19 lockdown on the livelihoods of women  it is also important […]

Government embarks on COVID-19 awareness campaigns

By Cosmas Sunguro Dated 23 /05 / 2020.   The government through the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting services has embarked on a full swing awareness campaign against the COVID-19 pandemic. As the figures of those testing positive continue to surge higher, it has been seen as the best foot forward to educate the […]

Women speak out on the effects of COVID-19 lockdown

By Billian Matambo 23 May 2020 Women remain a vital cog in the development of social and economic order. The emergence of Covid-19 a world pandemic has ravaged communities and societies where women constitute the majority of the population.As we discuss the impact of Covid-19 lockdown on the livelihoods of women  it is also important […]

Analysis of New Gold Buying Framework in Zimbabwe With a Special Emphasis on Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

Introduction Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) announced a new gold trading framework on Tuesday, 26 May 2020. Mainly, the new measures relate to different gold payment arrangements for deliveries from Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) and Large-Scale Mining (LSM). With effect from 26 May 2020, FPR is now paying a flat fee of US$45 […]

Analysis of New Gold Buying Framework in Zimbabwe With a Special Emphasis on Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

Introduction Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) announced a new gold trading framework on Tuesday, 26 May 2020. Mainly, the new measures relate to different gold payment arrangements for deliveries from Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) and Large-Scale Mining (LSM). With effect from 26 May 2020, FPR is now paying a flat fee of US$45 […]

We are all equal, but some are more equal than others: Community perspectives on CAMPFIRE

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 […]