Publish What You Pay-Zim commits to continue promoting transparency and accountability in the extractives sector

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. […]

Zimbabwe must reform the Parks and Wildlife Act to promote transparency and accountability in the wildlife sector

Mutuso Dhliwayo, Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Wildlife trade is a great contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through direct and indirect revenue flows with its contribution estimated at 15% in 2019[1]. However, not much is known about its operations and players. In 2019, the Parliament of Zimbabwe was petitioned regarding wildlife trade […]

Zimbabwe must reform the Parks and Wildlife Act to promote transparency and accountability in the wildlife sector

Mutuso Dhliwayo, Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Wildlife trade is a great contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through direct and indirect revenue flows with its contribution estimated at 15% in 2019[1]. However, not much is known about its operations and players. In 2019, the Parliament of Zimbabwe was petitioned regarding wildlife trade […]

COVID-19: MINING SECTOR AND COMMUNITIES’ SITUATIONAL REPORT (SIT-REP)

3rd Series                                           Period: 9 April – 11th of May 2020 State of Play: Artisanal, Small-Scale and Large-Scale Mining Operations in Affected Communities With a special feature on Chinese Companies and Post-Covid-19 Exit Strategies Compiled by Shamiso Mtisi, Joyce Nyamukunda, Nobuhle Mabhikwa, Joshua Machinga and Clarity Sibanda 1.0 BACKGROUND As many countries and people around […]