Deadline: 29 August 2021 Background Extractive activities place Zimbabwe in a strategic position through the generation of income, creation of jobs together with attracting public investment. As such mining has played a critical role in reviving the economy. However, the mining discourse cannot be done devoid of the function and nature of property rights in […]
20 August 2021 By Clarity Sibanda The COVID-19 pandemic has continuously forced us to adjust, but we have ensured that we do not adjust in delivering our promise of providing capacity building, training, and awareness-raising among our different constituencies including women in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association and IMPACT through […]
19 August 2021 Compiled by Effort Nkazimulo Dube-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association The judiciary system is one of the most important organs of a democratic and functional state. At the center of the judiciary system is its impartiality and efficiency to dispense matters that are brought to its attention for adjudication expediently. Section 164(2) of the […]
18 August 2021 During the presentation of the Mid Term Budget Review on the 29th of July, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube noted that the Government of Zimbabwe is moving ahead with its plans to cede a controlling stake in the country’s sole gold buyer and refiner, Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) […]
Dated 14 July 2020 Compiled by Billian Tino Matambo People say ignorance is not defence but pardon me looking at our community and its local leadership we can agree with one another that yes actually ignorance is indeed defence. Our local leadership are battling to make a choice between what they think is right and […]
Closing date: 23 August, 2021 Background A local NGO that works to promote good governance, environmental justice and sustainable development in the natural resource sector seeks the services of a consultant to undertake a research on the application of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI)[1]’s requirements on gender to the extractive governance sector in Zimbabwe. […]
Date of Issue:12 August 2021 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins the world in commemorating the International Youth Day. The theme for this year’s International Youth Day is, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.” This theme shines a light on why global efforts must ensure meaningful participation of young people. […]
05 August 2021 Washing hands frequently is a simple daily routine,but it remains a privilege and luxury for those who do not have adequate water and sanitation services. The infectious disease outbreaks including the current global COVID-19 pandemic have laid bare how safe, clean, and potable water is essential in protecting human health. On the […]
05 August 2021 The Africa Mining Vision (AMV) formally established in 2009 by the African Union (AU) recognizes the contribution of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to local economic development and promotes women’s rights and gender justice. Almost 20 percent of Africa’s gold, and all of the continent’s gemstones, with the exclusion of diamonds, are […]
30 July 2021 Compiled by Domboshava Residents Trust The discovery of gold deposits in ward 4 recently has brought mixed reactions from the people of Domboshava, a village in the province of Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe.It is reported that the gold mine is rich with precious stones with the news that some are claiming as much […]