Environmental agency duped as Chinese firm engages in riverbed mining, closing pits by day while secretly mining at night

In a troubling revelation, a Chinese company has misled Zimbabwe’s Environmental Management Agency (EMA) by entering into a partnership aimed at rehabilitating open pits left by artisanal miners along the Umzingwane River. Instead of honoring its commitments, the company, Friends of the Environment, engaged in riverbed mining, closing pits by day while secretly mining at…

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Amnesty International is calling on wealthy countries to pledge substantial funds to help Africa combat the escalating impacts of climate change

With millions already displaced by climate-related disasters, Amnesty International is urging wealthier nations to take responsibility at the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The organization is demanding that these countries fully compensate for the loss of homes and livelihoods, fund adaptation measures to prevent further displacement, and support a swift and equitable transition…

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Zimbabwe, Zambia brace for a crucial power boost, will the rising waters of Kariba Dam be enough to avert an energy crisis?

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) announced a promising uptick in water levels at the Kariba Dam following recent rainfall, reporting a current measurement of 476.39 meters above sea level. This marks a significant 6.17% increase in water storage capacity, a welcome development for both nations reliant on this critical hydroelectric source. ZRA CEO Munyaradzi Munodawafa…

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