Chinese-backed Chancay Port threatens Peru’s fishing industry and local economy

These issues were downplayed in the port’s Environmental Impact Assessment.
By Daily Mirror Dec. 8, 2024

Gold mine billing saga: Two council officials suspended

The suspended council officials are environmental officer Tendai Musandiriri and finance department head Royal Roundi.
By Jairos Saunyama Apr. 9, 2024

Our lives mean nothing

When new mineral wealth is discovered in impoverished Zimbabwe, the hope of many is ignited, and there is a rush of sorts by treasure hunters.
By Masimba Manyanya Oct. 20, 2023

Relief for Mkoba 21 stands beneficiaries

The recipients bought the stands in 2014, but in 2018, they threatened to pull out of the scheme owing to the slow pace in the servicing of the area.
By Stephen Chadenga Mar. 15, 2023

Feature: When a visitor dictates whats for dinner, the Chinese case

Residents went ballistic, vowing to stop the project.
By Sydney Kawadza Sep. 16, 2022

EIA frequently asked questions

An EIA is a process which identifies the environmental impacts of a development project and clearly outlines measures to mitigate the negative impacts caused during  project construction, implementation and  decommissioning.

By The Independent Jun. 26, 2022

EIA frequently asked questions

An EIA is a process which identifies the environmental impacts of a development project and clearly outlines measures to mitigate the negative impacts caused during  project construction, implementation and  decommissioning.

By The Independent Jun. 26, 2022

Letters to the editor: PVOs Bill must be shot down

Government rhetoric suggests a donor-led regime change agenda is brewing and thus, government has generally been hostile to donor organisations.

By The Independent Apr. 13, 2022

Outcry over mine closure

The mining claim being operated by Munyukwa Chibanda Mining Syndicate was temporarily closed by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) over non-availability of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

By The Independent Sep. 12, 2021