Campaigners criticise TotalEnergies sponsorship of AFCON
Campaign groups have renewed criticism of Total Energies as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
Campaigners criticise TotalEnergies sponsorship of AFCON
Campaign groups have renewed criticism of Total Energies as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets under way, accusing the energy company of using its sponsorship of the tournament to improve its public image amid concerns over environmental and human rights impacts linked to its operations in Africa. Magamba Network and the Kick Polluters Out…
Zimbabwe enacts a nationwide, legally-enforced ban on wetland development to protect its critical ecosystems
The government has ruled that no building or land clearing is allowed on wetlands without a full Environmental Impact Assessment approved by the Environmental Management Agency. Local councils are barred from selling or approving land on these sites, and illegal structures may be removed. Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu has officially declared mapped wetlands as protected…
Magamba Network launches UKWELI the African climate information integrity guide
Zimbabwe-based creative civic organisation Magamba Network launched UKWELI, an African-led guide aimed at countering climate disinformation, which it described as a growing threat to climate action on the continent. The digital resource was unveiled during a virtual webinar that brought together climate activists, researchers, fact-checkers, journalists and policy advocates from across Africa. Magamba Network said…
Youth Green Jobs Expo paves way for Zimbabwe’s transition to a $16 billion green economy
Green Governance Africa hosted the Youth Green Jobs Expo, a dynamic learning and networking space that connected youth entrepreneurs, enabling knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices in climate-smart and innovative farming models. The expo is part of broader efforts to tackle youth unemployment while accelerating Zimbabwe’s transition to a green economy. With unemployment…
Next-Generation leaders take charge of climate adaptation in Zimbabwe
Action 24 Zimbabwe recently brought together 35 young people for a climate adaptation training aimed at equipping them to spearhead initiatives in their communities while influencing policy at both national and international levels. Held under the theme “Strengthening Technical Capacity for Viable Climate Adaptation Solutions,” the training was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of…
Whatsapp tool ‘Wildlife info’ now available in Ndebele in Zimbabwe
Staff Writer Wild Africa has announced the launch of the Ndebele-language version of Wildlife Info, an AI-powered WhatsApp tool that seeks to improve access to help for communities living within wildlife corridors. The Ndebele version comes following the successful introduction of the English-language version in September 2024. To date the English version has over 17,000…
Harare’s wetlands under threat as residents cry foul over illegal development
Harare residents are up in arms over the destruction of sections of the Monavale, Meyrick Park wetlands, accusing land developers of illegally clearing protected areas that form part of the city’s main water source. The uproar follows the sighting of graders clearing large portions of land within the Monavale Wetland Ramsar Site last week, an…
Africans rise to ‘Draw the Line’ for climate justice, just energy future
Zimbabwe joins communities across Africa under the global “Draw the Line” mobilisations, sending a powerful message that Africa will not be a sacrifice zone for fossil fuels. More than fifty young people gathered at Moto Republik for a climate justice event organised by Magamba Network in collaboration with Oxfam in Zimbabwe. The gathering brought together…
Harare to host Green Cities Expo as part of Shoko Festival
The Green Cities Expo returns to Harare Gardens under the theme “Reclaim Our Future”, bringing together creatives, policymakers, civil society and climate justice activists to discuss sustainable and inclusive urban development. The Expo, which marks 15 years of the Shoko Festival, will be held on Friday, 23 September, and will focus on low-carbon, people-centered solutions…
Zambia copper waste spill raises regional alarm as civil groups demand tougher oversight
The Pamoja Critical Minerals Alliance (PCMA) Zimbabwe Chapter has raised alarm over a toxic waste spill from a copper mining operation in Zambia, warning of severe environmental and social consequences for communities in the region and calling for stronger accountability from the mining sector. The spill happened on Feb. 18 when a tailings dam that…
