By Collins Shava This essay is about how the artisanal and small-scale mining sector should be rearranged into a sector that can sustainably support livelihoods and generate revenue in the country. In Zimbabwe the sector employs an estimated five hundred thousand directly and about two million people indirectly (Gutu, 2017). The role of artisanal and […]
By Fadzaishe Chikomba Mineral resource governance is fast becoming a topical issue in Zimbabwe, this has been caused by the realization that the communities are not benefiting from their mineral resources. There is also not much in site to give hope that there’s going to be an improvement as far as resources beneficiation is concerned. […]
By Jeoffrey Ncube Mutoko is home to quarries of granite rock, a highly valued resource that is treasured for its polished finish as well as its wide use in tombstones, multi-story building surfacing and decorative interior designs. Miners, businessmen and politicians have all exploited the resources over a long period of time with little benefit […]
By Lincen Masarirambi INTRODUCTION Despite having a rich natural resource base, Zimbabwe is struggling to harness its resources and achieve development. Natural resources have fuelled conflict and filled the pockets of political leaders more than they have benefited the population in post-colonial Zimbabwe. Furthermore, sustainable development has been affected by poor policies, poor participation of […]
By Courteney Mukoyi Introduction Zimbabwe may have a good policy and legal framework on mineral resource governance but it has been downplayed by a lot of factors which in their sum total amount to “the wrongs” in Zimbabwe mineral resource governance. Mineral resource governance in Zimbabwe is characterized by high environmental costs, lack of respect […]
Compiled by Nyasha Chingono WHEN Marange witnessed a diamond rush in 2006, its inhabitants dared to dream of a better life. Nearly two decades after the diamond rich soils were invaded by massive mining companies, government and individuals looking to stick their fingers in the honey pot, Marange is a trail of poverty. A drive […]
Compiled by Kudakwashe Makanda The poverty that characterizes most mining communities is as a result of inadequate basic amenities such as health, education, infrastructure and employment creation to mention but just a few. The main reason why such basic amenities are inadequate in most mining communities is because the local authorities get too little in […]
Compiled by Cosmas Sunguro Introduction. Chiadzwa community resembles ” a case of poverty amidst plenty.” Vested with rich diamond fields, mining operations taking place as companies being awarded mining rights yet the people of Chiadzwa remain poor, even getting poorer than they were before the commercial mining activities commenced. In light of these plethora of […]
Compiled by Donald Nyarota MUTARE- Repeal of the controversial Indigenization and Economic Empowerment Act left communities from resource-rich areas with limited legal legroom to benefit from mineral resource revenue. Against this background, a coalition of civil society organization is pushing for a new legislative framework to ensure communities benefit from natural resources’ extraction. Publish What You […]
Terms of Reference Deadline:21 December 2021 Title: : Development of infographics on the open government approach, a culture of governance based on innovative and sustainable policies and practices inspired by the principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Participation that fosters democracy and inclusive growth. 1.0 Background and introduction The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is a […]