Sweden has mastered the art of waste management so efficiently that it ran out of garbage, and now imports waste from other countries to keep its recycling plants running. The Scandinavian country’s recycling system is so sophisticated that only less than 1 percent of its household waste was sent to landfill last year. The country…
A cold front sweeping in from South Africa has brought freezing temperatures and frost to parts of southern Zimbabwe, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast. MSD head of forecasting, James Ngoma, stated that cold air moving in from the south began impacting Zimbabwe on Tuesday, leading to ground frost in southwestern regions such as…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Zimbabwean government have completed a review of the country’s $137 million development portfolio, outlining plans to improve project delivery and support inclusive economic growth. The two-day Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) workshop, held recently in Harare, was the first under the AfDB’s 2024 to 2026 Country Brief. It…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to wildlife conservation as a critical pillar of both environmental sustainability and economic development. This came at the biennial meeting of SADC ministers responsible for Environment, Natural Resources, and Tourism, held to assess progress on implementing key regional initiatives. This year’s session coincided with the…
Local communities must be placed at the heart of global conservation efforts to ensure long-term success and sustainability, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, Ambassador Tadeous Chifamba, said on Monday. During the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) in Harare running under the theme: TFCAs 25 Years of Cooperation for…
By Princess Mharire In the densely populated suburb of Kuwadzana, where green spaces are scarce and mental health services limited, a youth-led initiative is turning to nature to address rising levels of anxiety and depression. Launched in 2020, the Greening Kuwadzana Project seeks to improve mental well-being through community-driven tree care and environmental activities. Central…
Rangers from the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) have discovered the carcass of an adult male elephant with its tusks missing, raising concerns of a potential poaching incident. The carcass, which appeared to be several days old and showed signs of scavenging, was located on a property near Victoria Falls. “Upon investigation, the carcass of…
Zimbabwe has officially entered the global carbon credit trading arena with the pilot launch of the Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority and a National Carbon Registry, marking a key step in the country’s efforts to combat climate change and unlock sustainable investments that will directly benefit local communities. Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Evelyn Ndlovu…
Zimbabwe is set to establish itself as a global leader in carbon market compliance with the introduction of a blockchain-based National Carbon Registry. Zimbabwean authorities, since 2023, have been taking steps to overhaul regulation of a sector that has been marred by controversy. The launch of the first-ever blockchain-based carbon registry aims to restore the…
Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-enabled registry that enables approved project developers to transparently trade the nation’s carbon credits, eliminating the need for centralized trust and ensuring integrity in carbon markets. Described as the world’s first of its kind, the platform, available at https://zicma.org.zw/, aims to enhance transparency in emission offset trading and restore investor trust…
