Sustainable Governance in Contemporary Law

Name: Sustainable Governance in Contemporary Law
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Lessons from Zimbabwe

Noah Maringe, lnnocent Chirisa

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Routledge
13 February 2026

Politics & government; Constitutional & administrative law; Environment law; Sustainability

Series: Routledge Studies on Law in Africa

This book employs a qualitative approach to dissect contemporary legal debates surrounding sustainability, efficiency, and efficacy in government systems, with a particular focus on Zimbabwe’s constitutional democracy.

An effective legal framework, characterised by robust laws that promote sustainability and enhance the efficiency of governmental systems, is, the book argues, essential for the success of a nation. Exploring sustainable development as a multifaceted initiative aimed at advancing economic and socio-political well-being, the book delves into the concept of good governance, defined by the accountable exercise of power, transparent government selection, and the efficient management of resources. Within Zimbabwe’s legal framework, where all laws, practices, and conduct are subject to constitutional validation, the book underscores the obligatory nature of constitutional duties for individuals, the State, and all executive, legislative, and judicial bodies. Positing that sustainable resource management, underpinned by equitable, and unbiased legislation, is essential for Zimbabwe’s long-term prosperity, the book demonstrates how effective legal frameworks can drive national success.

The book will be of interest to researchers in the field of sustainability, environmental law, and governance.

Edited by: Noah Maringe, lnnocent Chirisa
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781041134176
ISBN 10: 1041134177
Series: Routledge Studies on Law in Africa
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 13 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Theoretical Background and Introduction 2. Law for Professionalising the Spatial Planning Field in Zimbabwe 3. Entrenching Legal Compliance in Human Settlements’ Planning in Zimbabwe 4. Environmental Law and Enforcement to Achieve Preservation of Wetlands 5. Leading Higher Education Institutions and the Quest for Quality Human Resources in the Sector 6. Legal Frameworks for Agricultural Marketing in Zimbabwe: Balancing Efficiency and Sustainability 7. An Analysis of the Elderly Women’s Right to Food in Zimbabwe in Light of Climate Change 8. The Role of Collective Bargaining in Enhancing Government Efficiency through Improved Conditions of Service 9. Just Administrative Action in the Zimbabwean Environmental Governance Sphere: An Analysis of Contemporary Recent Jurisprudence 10. Adequacy of the Safeguards Against Fraudulent Activities in the Registration of Ownership of Land at the Deeds Office 11. The Development of Legal and Policy Framework on Land Tenure and Security in Zimbabwe 12. Assessing the Right to Water in Light of Groundwater Contamination and Depletion in Harare 13. The Impact of Police Corruption on Rule of Law in Zimbabwe 14. A Transformative Rule of Law Approach to Increase Efficiency in Public Administration through an Improved System of Administrative Justice: A Case Study Zimbabwe 15. Conclusion

Noah Maringe is a legal practitioner and lecturer of law with 16 years of experience. He holds a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Zimbabwe, a master of laws degree and a doctor of laws degree, both from the University of South Africa in the Republic of South Africa. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Business Intelligence and Economics at Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University. He has published in the areas of labour law, constitutional law, and insurance law. Innocent Chirisa, the Vice Chancellor of the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU), is a full professor in urban and regional planning. He currently focuses on environmental systems dynamics with respect to land use, ecology, water, and energy. Holds a DPhil in social sciences. He is also a research fellow with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, South Africa. He has also served as a visiting professor at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (Zimbabwe), external examiner at Bindura University of Science Education (Zimbabwe) and the Department of Regional and Urban Planning, University of Venda (SA).