Community Voices

By Sandra Musonzah and Blessed Marecha (ZELA Youth Network) Environmental Child Rights is a pressing human right matter likely to impact the young presently and in the future. There are several challenges facing young people particularly their vulnerability to negative effects of environmental violation irrespective of strides being made to …

By Chadenga Lisberty-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Youth Network 03 March 2021 INTRODUCTION The success of every government action or framework hinges on the overall policy framework that national action and plan is found. Wildlife is a great source of pride in Zimbabwe not only because of its significant symbolism embedded …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Pride P Dzapasi It is indisputable fact that the geographical location and uneven distribution of mineral resources across the world and their infinite character, as well as their industrial demand makes competition to access them amongst foreign mining investors very competitive. [1]Fortunately, Africa is richly endowed with an array …

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 …

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). …

Compiled by Gladys Mavusa-CCDT A lot of issues are affecting women in general in Chiadzwa Marange area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the issue of kids not going to school has resulted in the responsibilities of women at home widening as the children will need attention from mothers whilst at …

Compiled by Tonderai Murape Domboshava lies 30 km north east of the capital Harare,it falls under the Goromonzi Rural District Council. Administratively it’s also known as Goromonzi West.it is comprised of 8 wards of a mixed settlement that is rural community, per-urban residential, commercial farms, high and low density residential …