ZELO Statement on World Wildlife Day 2026 3 March 2026 Throughout history, wildlife has been integral to human well-being. As essential components of biodiversity, both animals and plants play an indispensable role in sustaining ecological balance. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) has consistently championed the preservation of wildlife, cognizant of the fact that challenges […]
27 February 2026 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) views Government’s recent ban on the export of Lithium concentrate as a development which will help plug mineral leakages. Having identified the risks and vulnerabilities in the lithium sector in our recent Mine to Market Situational Report for critical minerals which tracked Zimbabwe’s Lithium supply and […]
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) invites eligible suppliers and service providers to apply for registration for the year 2026. Successful applicants will be included in ZELO’s supplier database under the categories listed below. Category A Construction Office cleaning and disinfection (including grounds maintenance) Network solutions (including laptop repairs, printer repairs, and software upgrades) ICT […]
Supply of Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Manual Diesel – 2025 Model (White) Tender Reference: ZELO/LC/01/2026 Introduction ZELO hereby invites qualified and reputable suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of one (1) brand new Toyota Land Cruiser, 4.2L Diesel, Manual Transmission, 2025 model, White color. The vehicle will be used for field operations […]
Speech by Shamiso Mtisi – Deputy Director (ZELO) Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) Hon Deputy Minister, Minister of State for Matebeland, Dear distinguished guest, ladies and gentlemen, 15 years ago, at Double Tree Hotel in Cape Town and on the sidelines of the Alternative Mining Indaba, I sat for lunch with Moreblessings Chidaushe. Moreblessings was […]
SADC Parliamentary Forum and ZELA Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Corporate Accountability By Batanai Mutasa The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) solidified their commitment to advancing corporate accountability and sustainable development by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 7, 2025. The signing ceremony […]
5 June 2025 Today, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins the global community in celebrating World Environment Day 2025, focused on ending plastic pollution under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. Amid these celebrations, ZELA notes with concern the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) findings that an estimated 11 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems […]
4 June 2025 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) applauds the Government of Zimbabwe for its renewed commitment to operationalise and strengthen Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOTs). This initiative is needed critically, as many trusts have lacked legal recognition and effective governance since the 2018 amendment of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act and subsequent […]
Think Tank Successfully Hosts Africa Green Minerals Dialogue The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) congratulates the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL) for co-hosting a two-day High-Level Regional Policy Dialogue titled “Africa’s Critical Minerals Value Chain: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges” on 27–28 May 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia. Organized in partnership with the African Minerals Development […]
The transition of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) 23 May 2025 For 25 years, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has been advancing environmental justice, sustainable natural resources management, and protecting communities’ rights in Zimbabwe and across Southern Africa. Founded in 2000 and formally registered in 2001, […]