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Involve communities to stop riverbed mining: Stakeholders

Cabinet said deterrent penalties would also be imposed on offenders, including forfeiture of mining equipment

By Nizbert Moyo Oct. 31, 2024

Involve communities to stop riverbed mining: Stakeholders

Protecting environmental child rights in mining communities

To raise awareness on the provisions of General Comment 26 of 2023 on child rights and environmental rights with a focus on climate change, Zela hosted a community workshop.

By ZELA Oct. 27, 2024

Protecting environmental child rights in mining communities

Zela expert pushes for accountability in mining

This comes as Zimbabwe’s mining sector is rich in gold, platinum, diamonds, lithium and other precious minerals, which remain the country’s top forex earners through exports.

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 22, 2024

Zela expert pushes for accountability in mining

Journalists key in promoting responsible mining: Expert

The initiative also seeks to identify areas for future collaboration between the media and mining companies to promote responsible mining practices in Zimbabwe.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 5, 2024

Journalists key in promoting responsible mining: Expert

Public participation in law making vital

One of the issues raised was limited access to the Bill before the public consultations.

By Amh Voices Jul. 28, 2024

Public participation in law making vital

Women in mining face challenges accessing capital

This emerged during a training academy for artisanal and small-scale miners hosted by Zela with support from Christian Aid Zimbabwe and AfricaMaVal.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 12, 2024

Women in mining face challenges accessing capital

Responsible water governance for peace

Water is recognised as a fundamental human right, and access to clean and safe water and sanitation facilities is essential for the well-being of individuals and communities.

By Amh Voices Mar. 24, 2024

Environmental rights activists face victimisation

Zela legal officer, Effort Dube, said EHRDs face several challenges in their line of work advocating environmental justice.

By Sharon Sibindi Mar. 14, 2024

Environmental rights activists face victimisation

Strengthen laws to protect Zimbabwe’s wetlands

Ironically, Zela notes the threat that human activities pose to wetlands despite this connection, a threat which has made it necessary to protect these rich patches of land at law.

By ZELA Feb. 4, 2024