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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
