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 […]

Lack of Transparency on Diamond Relocation from Marange Diamond Fields exposes Diamond Companies at Chirasika Primary School

Article and Pictures by: Mufute Tawanda B (ATRDT Sec) With the call for social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 one wonders how Chirasika Primary School is going to conduct lessons when schools reopen.  Chirasika Primary School was built by Anjin Mining Company for the diamond relocated families. Four villages namely Anjin, Jinani, Diamond […]

Job advert for the position of Economic Governance Officer

Due date for applications: 23 May 2020 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association is calling for applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Economic Governance Officer that has arisen within the organization. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Assists the organisation in designing and implementing strategic and innovative programme ideas on economic and financial […]

Call for Consultancy :Private sector engagement on responsible Investment and Sourcing Research

1.0 Background A local non-governmental Law Association is seeking to carry out a research on private sector responsible investments and sourcing focusing on the mining sector in Zimbabwe. The organisation’s motivation to carry out this research emanates from the fact that trade and investment in natural mineral resources hold great potential for generating income, growth […]

Lack of Transparency on Diamond Relocation from Marange Diamond Fields exposes Diamond Companies at Chirasika Primary School

Article and Pictures by: Mufute Tawanda B (ATRDT Sec) With the call for social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 one wonders how Chirasika Primary School is going to conduct lessons when schools reopen.  Chirasika Primary School was built by Anjin Mining Company for the diamond relocated families. Four villages namely Anjin, Jinani, Diamond […]