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Harare to enhance water supply with new treatment plant and smart meters

A new water treatment plant and smart meters are planned for construction in Harare, aimed at enhancing the water supply for residents. This initiative promises to improve access to clean water for residents, ensuring a more reliable, cost-effective, and efficient supply system. The deal involves the Local Government Ministry, the City of Harare, Hangzhou Laison…

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EMA confirms cyanide and sodium hydroxide poisoning as Shashe river pollution claims fish and livestock

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has linked recent fish and livestock deaths to cyanide and sodium hydroxide poisoning from a spillage at Cambria 4 Mine in Masvingo. Water samples showed elevated pH and cyanide traces, prompting immediate action. “The Agency collected water samples from the river for analysis at the Environmental Management laboratory, which revealed…

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This energy hub will have 25 million solar panels and 3,000 turbines: It will produce almost unknown energy

The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) in Western Australia is planned to be one of the planet’s most significant green energy projects. Spanning 15,000 km² of Mirning territory, this 75-quadrillion project will comprise 25 million solar panels and 3000 wind turbines to generate a new level of green hydrogen. WGEH is a technological and environmentally…

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New study tracks the 100,000-year journey of underground water

A new study mapped continental groundwater flow, revealing that rain and snowmelt travel much farther and deeper underground than previously known. Over half of stream water comes from deep aquifers, highlighting crucial implications for pollution tracking and groundwater management. Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Arizona have developed a groundbreaking simulation that maps…

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Rising crocodile attacks claim eight lives in Zimbabwe as rainy season intensifies

The onset of the rainy season in Zimbabwe has brought with it not only much-needed rainfall but also a disturbing increase in human-wildlife conflicts, particularly involving crocodiles. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) reports that eight people have tragically lost their lives to crocodile attacks over the past two months. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe…

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Environmental Management Agency (EMA) rejects the Greystone housing development in Borrowdale, Harare, on ecological impact basis

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has rejected the implementation of a housing development project in Greystone Park in Borrowdale, Harare, on the basis of the project being implemented in a wetland area. This followed the commencement of a housing development project without the necessary Environmental licences in a clear wetland with obvious black clay soils…

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Undercover operation nabs four in Harare for illegal possession and attempt to sell illegal ivory worth over $2,000

Four individuals were brought before the court over the weekend following their arrest in a sting operation aimed at combating the illegal ivory trade. The suspects—Mosper Musumhi (39), Edson Gonamombe (54), Kudakwashe Jim (28), and Irene Kumanda (46)—face charges of unlawful possession of ivory valued at approximately US$2,292. The group was presented before Harare Magistrate…

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