The Sweden in Zimbabwe 🇸🇪 , Business Sweden, and Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency are hosting an exclusive business networking event on sustainability in mining! 📖 Read more: sundaymail.co.zw/sweden-zim-sha… #MiningZimbabwe #InvestmentOpportunities #SwedishMiningExpo

🌍 #AfMiningForum Day 1 Recap: Advancing the Africa Mining Vision Key Takeaways from Day 1 1️⃣ Minerals-Based Industrialization: Focus on local processing and value addition to move beyond raw exports. 📢 Your Turn: How can Africa ensure its minerals drive inclusive growth? What

Power Struggles: Africa's Rocky Road to a Just Energy Future The just energy transition across Africa is a complex, multi-faceted journey marked by both promise and pitfalls. From the sun-drenched plains of Kenya to the resource-rich fields of Nigeria, the continent is racing

Welcome to the weekly series of The Story of Mr. Mari. Mr. Mari represents many African families—hardworking, resilient, yet burdened by challenges beyond their control. As a farmer, he planted maize, but due to climate change, the rains never came, and his crops withered before

Reminiscing the Pain: A Return to Chipinge This week, we are in Chipinge pre-testing a research tool as part of an ongoing study on the governance of climate risk-induced displacements in Southern Africa. But it quickly became clear—this is not just a research exercise. It is a

This week, the Africa Institute of Environmental Law (AIEL), in partnership with the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN), held a series of meetings in Windhoek, Namibia, under its Energy Transition Fund (ETF) Project. The purpose of these meetings was to introduce civil society

The story of Mr. Mari Mr. Mari attends an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) meeting — a formal requirement for any new mining company setting up operations in his rural community. These meetings are meant to serve as platforms for genuine dialogue, where affected communities

Huawei is the product of China’s industrial policy in telecom equipment. China wanted to reduce its reliance on foreign imports. It formed JVs like Shanghai Bell to acquire tech and do R&D. It supported multiple domestic competitors rather than a single state monopoly. Huawei

📢Shaping the future of Africa’s green minerals! The Africa Institute for Environmental Law , in partnership with the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) is convening a High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain, Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges it presents. This two day event will bring together

💬 Did You Know? Africa is home to over 50% of the world’s cobalt and significant shares of lithium, manganese, and rare earth elements—critical components for clean energy technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels. Yet, most of these minerals are exported raw. As

🌍 Country Spotlight: Namibia 🇳🇦 Namibia stands as the world’s second-largest producer of uranium—fueling the transition to clean nuclear energy. Its growing role in Africa’s Green Minerals value chain is undeniable. As we countdown to the High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green

Just 5 days to go until the High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain! #CriticalMinerals #AfricaMining #EnergyTransition #GreenMinerals #CountdownToLusaka #AIELDialogue2025 Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) Oxfam International PMRCZAMBIA Global Witness

Hello Africa! 🤝 Today, we celebrate the richness, resilience, and unity of our continent as we countdown to the High-level Dialogue on Africa´s Green Minerals Value Chain. Happy Africa Day! 🌍 #CriticalMinerals #AfricaMining #EnergyTransition #GreenMinerals #CountdownToLusaka

Lusaka is ready. The stage is set—let the conversations begin! #CriticalMinerals #AfricaValueChain #GreenTransition #AIELDialogue2025 #CountdownToLusaka

📸 Scenes from the High-Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain #CriticalMineralsAfrica #LusakaDialogue #AfricaValueChain #EnergyTransition #AfricaMining #EventPreview #AIELDialogue2025 Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) Oxfam International PMRCZAMBIA Global Witness

Kicking off today’s dialogue with our first panel session: Advancing Regional Value Chains: Aligning Policy Frameworks for Africa's Critical Minerals Development 🌍 How can countries and regional blocs harness the Africa Mining Vision and the Africa Green Minerals Strategy to

🔍 Panel 02 Spotlight: Harnessing Data for Impact How can Africa unlock the full value of its critical mineral wealth through better data? This session explores how geospatial and geological data can strengthen negotiation power, attract ethical investment, and boost

From across various countries and organisations, delegates have finally converged for the Africa Green Minerals Value Chain convening. This important gathering opened with welcome remarks from Mutuso Dhliwayo, Director of the Africa Institute of Environmental Law, who posed a

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Just Energy Transition Week of Action in Cape Town, bringing together civil society, researchers, and community leaders to shape the direction of new research and advocacy on economic alternatives to oil and gas. Day One set the tone with

On May 27, 2025, at the High Level Dialogue on Africa’s Green Minerals Value Chain in Lusaka, four organisations—the for Transnational Environmental Accountability (CTEA), Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), African Resources Watch (AFREWATCH), and Southern Africa