ZELA News

14 October 2021 The responsibility to respect human rights requires that business enterprises: Avoid causing or contributing to adverse human rights impacts through their own activities and address such impacts when they occur. Failure by the business enterprise  to discharge a duty of care has obliged the Zimbabwe Environmental Law …

08 October 2021 We are overjoyed to say that the Human Rights Council has adopted the resolution recognizing our right to a healthy environment! This recognition means more accountability from governments to ensure we live in a world with a safe and stable climate, a toxic-free environment, with clean air, …

17 September 2021 Mutoko’s Karimazondo and Chingamuka villagers are living in fear after ‘some’ Chinese officials informed them that they will be relocated to pave way for mining operations. The community members made efforts to seek clarity from the investors and local authorities on the impending relocations but to no …

02 September 2021 Dear Partners, Colleagues and Stakeholders RE: STAFF CHANGES AT THE ZIMBABWE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION It is my hope that this email finds you well during these uncertain and unprecedented times. Despite the chaos in the world that has kept our nerves constantly on edge, it gives me …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Deadline: 10 August 2021 Time Frame for assignment: 10 days Reports to: Media and Communications Officer/Programme Officer Introduction and background Given Zimbabwe’s huge mineral resource endowment, it is undisputable that revenue mobilisation from the mining sector is key in the ongoing domestic resource mobilisation efforts. However, there are concerns of …

From the 14th– 16th July 2021, the Platform on Gender and Extractives convened the annual Gender and Extractives Symposium virtually which ran under the theme, “Women in leadership: advancing an equal future in the extractives sector.” The 5th edition of this multi stakeholder engagement platform was attended by women in …