The objective of this research paper is to review the current legal and policy framework on diamonds and make a case for the development of a specific legal framework on diamonds in Zimbabwe. The paper includes an analysis of the importance of the diamond sector, the problems and challenges being experienced, a review of the laws and policies, an analysis of the country’s compliance with the KPCS minimum requirements, juxtaposed with the experience of other diamond producing countries.
The goal of this project is to enhance political and legislative representation and public participation in environmental governance in Zimbabwe with particular focus on the mining sector. Through this project ZELA has been working...
The Publish What You Pay Campaign Zimbabwe Chapter is a loose coalition of civil society organisations that advocates for improved transparency and accountability in the extractive sector. Specifically, the PWYPC Zimbabwe Chapter calls for mining companies
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) in partnership with various stakeholders hosted the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) from the 10th- 11th of September 2013.
Since 2009, ZELA in partnership with other CSOs played an instrumental role in providing information and organizing meetings for CSOs to assist the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to gather information on the human rights situation in Marange
