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Call to action to fight cholera outbreak in Zim

An outbreak in Zimbabwe also signals a recurring crisis as it comes on the heels of a devastating cholera epidemic in 2018.

By ZELA Apr. 2, 2023

Call to action to fight cholera outbreak in Zim

Establishing women’s voice on climate change

Therefore, women must voice their concerns on climate change to represent the disenfranchised demographic.

By ZELA Oct. 1, 2023

Establishing women’s voice on climate change

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

Strengthen laws to protect Zimbabwe’s wetlands

Advancing conservation through legal innovation

Heralded as beacons of inclusive conservation, community conservancies empower local communities to govern and manage wildlife resources sustainably.

By ZELA May. 19, 2024

Advancing conservation through legal innovation

Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience

The theme on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience is particularly important given that the large tracks of land are degraded every year.

By ZELA Jun. 16, 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

Protecting environmental child rights in mining communities

Things that Mthuli Ncube must prioritise in 2025 budget

These stakeholders have expressed reservations that the mining sector has not been contributing a fair share of taxes to support vital human development areas such as health and education.

By ZELA Nov. 10, 2024

Things that Mthuli Ncube must prioritise in 2025 budget

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