MBy Mutuso Dhliwayo (Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association) Introduction This is the second in a series of blogs by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) to document and profile ongoing efforts by the Zimbabwe government to adopt and implement the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and the advocacy role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Of late, […]
Story by Refias Sithole (Marange Development Trust) An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the important components in safeguarding the environmental child rights whenever a mining project is to be undertaken. It is not far from the truth that children and youths are more susceptible to the negative impacts derived from mining operations. Therefore, […]
By Josphat Makaza-(Chiadzwa Community Development Trust) The problem is, we are being left out where we are wanted most, they do not want us to participate and had never consulted us on decisions that affect our lives. The right of communities to participate and benefit from the extraction of minerals in resource rich areas must […]
Article by Mufute Tawanda (Atrdt) For the first time in 9 years Arda Transau Relocation Development Trust (ATRDT) was invited to a round table dialogue with all key stakeholders by the Mutare District Administrator. The meeting was attended by different stakeholders namely, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, Zimbabwe National Water Authority, Mutare Rural District Council, […]
Article by Mufute Tawanda (Atrdt) For the first time in 9 years Arda Transau Relocation Development Trust (ATRDT) was invited to a round table dialogue with all key stakeholders by the Mutare District Administrator. The meeting was attended by different stakeholders namely, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, Zimbabwe National Water Authority, Mutare Rural District Council, […]
By Josphat Makaza-(Chiadzwa Community Development Trust) The problem is, we are being left out where we are wanted most, they do not want us to participate and had never consulted us on decisions that affect our lives. The right of communities to participate and benefit from the extraction of minerals in resource rich areas must […]
Story by Refias Sithole (Marange Development Trust) An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the important components in safeguarding the environmental child rights whenever a mining project is to be undertaken. It is not far from the truth that children and youths are more susceptible to the negative impacts derived from mining operations. Therefore, […]
By Midzi Lydia Fadzai Zimbabwe is open for business and this confirms why several mining sector investors have shown interest to invest in the country richly blessed with vast resources such as platinum, gold and diamond. Zimbabwe has managed to attract mining investors who will operate under the wing of the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company […]
By Midzi Lydia Fadzai Zimbabwe is open for business and this confirms why several mining sector investors have shown interest to invest in the country richly blessed with vast resources such as platinum, gold and diamond. Zimbabwe has managed to attract mining investors who will operate under the wing of the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company […]
By Mutuso Dhliwayo (Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association) Introduction Unlike in the past when government’s intentions to join the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) have not been matched with significant follow ups from stakeholders, this time around, it is a different story altogether. Since the renewed commitment to be part of EITI family was made in […]