The politics of wildlife ownership and utilization in Zimbabwe

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]