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 […]
The High Court has ordered Gwanda-based mining concern, Imani Mine, to cease operations with immediate effect after failing to follow proper mining procedures. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI The order was issued by Justice Jester Helena Charewa on Wednesday after the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (Zela), on behalf of Sithini Ndlovu and Rhodine Sibanda filed a court […]
Chipo ChaumbaZimbabwe Environmental Law Association senior programmes officer, Nyaradzo Mutonhori, says it is high time civil society organisations take an action-oriented approach on the implementation of constitutional provisions which call for transparency in the mining sector. Speaking at a breakfast meeting to discuss pertinent challenges, opportunities, and progress on the management of state owned enterprises […]
PRESS RELEASE 29 October 2019 The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) grants ZELA Observer Status The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is pleased to inform you that its application for Observer Status with the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has been granted at the 65th Ordinary Session in Banjul, […]
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26 September, 2019 Press Release Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition For immediate release Modern day blood diamonds still flow and KP undermines efforts to stem them, claims new report With less than two months until the end of the Kimberley Process reform process, will States opt to keep the “Blood diamond” market going, asks […]
Call for expression of interest: EXHIBIT YOUR PRODUCTS AT THIS YEAR’s ZAMI *Exhibition is a mission made public* The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) and African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (the Steering Committee) are seeking expressions of interest to exhibit […]
16 November 2018 For immediate release KP Civil Society disappointed by resistance to change in the Kimberley Process The Kimberley Process (KP) Civil Society Coalition (CSC) pushed hard for reform in the 2018 KP Brussels Plenary, with very concrete proposals, amongst others on changing the definition of conflict diamonds beyond the limited and outdated scope […]
Protect women miners from machete wars: Zela By Newsday – March 11, 2019 By VENERANDA LANGA THE Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (Zela) has expressed concern over machete wars in the gold mining sector, which they said was scaring away women miners. In a statement yesterday, Zela urged government to come up with gender-sensitive policies and […]
#BalanceforBetter #LeaveNoWomanBehind #WomenCan #ResponsibleInv The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) would like to join the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Indeed the 8th of March marks a very important day on the worlds calendar as the world joins hands to celebrate womens achievements. The theme for International Women’s Day this year, […]