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Mines ministry steps up EPOs review

This follows last year’s decision to halt the automatic renewal of expiring EPOs, a move aimed at curbing speculative land holding in Zimbabwe’s mineral-rich provinces.

By Ashton Ndakusiya May. 9, 2025

Empowering communities, enforcing policies in effective waste management

Waste management in Zimbabwe faces numerous challenges.

By Kevin Tutani Mar. 21, 2025

Empowering communities, enforcing policies in effective waste management

Zela moves to protect marginalised communities

Bore said victims should report such cases to relevant authorities, including the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, social welfare or councils.

By Sharon Sibindi Dec. 13, 2024

Zela moves to protect marginalised communities

Budget must promote accountability and transparency in mining sector

Zela notes that now is the ideal time for the fiscal policy framework to implement a sliding scale royalty system for these important minerals as prices are depressed.

By ZELA Nov. 24, 2024

Budget must promote accountability and transparency in mining sector

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