With illegal dumpsites posing a significant health threat, Harare is at a crossroads in its waste management efforts. Geo Pomona waste management has stepped in, launching refuse collection under its agreement with the Harare city to take over these essential services. The company has kicked off operations by focusing on clearing illegal dumpsites, marking the…
Harare residents are questioning the integrity of the local authority as it seeks permission to borrow $21 million to enhance service delivery in the city. This alarming request raises a critical question: can a council lacking transparency and accountability be trusted to manage additional funds responsibly? The City of Harare published a notice in the…
Millions in Zimbabwe grapple with the devastating effects of El Niño-induced drought, and Japan has stepped in with a significant food aid package worth $2.8 million. Food shortages putting nearly 20% of Zimbabwe’s population at risk of hunger have been caused by poor harvests in drought-ravaged areas where people rely on small-scale farming to eat….
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has ordered the temporary closure of Ran Mine in Bindura after traces of cyanide were discovered in the water supply system of Chipadze suburb. The contamination followed a water spillage from the mine’s slime dam on Thursday, which affected local water sources and fish in the Pote River and Arcadia…
A groundbreaking study by conservation group BirdLife International has unveiled that vultures, despite being on the brink of extinction, contribute an estimated $1.8 billion annually in ecosystem services to southern African countries. These scavenging birds play a critical role in curbing the spread of diseases by consuming carcasses in the wild, underscoring their immense ecological…
The United Nations in Zimbabwe has urged key stakeholders and development partners to strengthen collaboration and adopt innovative solutions to advance the country’s development goals. The call was made during a high-level programme board meeting held in Harare on Tuesday, where UN officials emphasized the need for collective action to address Zimbabwe’s pressing challenges. UN…
Zimbabwe’s non-governmental organisations relying on Dutch aid are set to suffer a huge blow following the Netherlands government’s new policy to cut spending of €2.4 billion on development aid abroad. The spending cut, which replicates that of the United States’ abrupt foreign aid slash recently, is set to come into effect in 2027 amid a…
The Zimbabwean government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a significant initiative to bolster climate resilience within State enterprises and parastatals (SEPs). The move, part of the Institutional Support for State Enterprises Reform Project, seeks to integrate climate action into key economic sectors through a structured framework. Speaking at a workshop…
In a passionate appeal for wildlife conservation, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni, has called on the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority to enhance efforts in protecting the nation’s parks for future generations. At a meeting at ZimParks headquarters, Minister Nyoni stress that these national treasures are vital for…
The Zimbabwean Government has expressed deep concern over the lack of commitment to wetland conservation, with Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Sithembiso Nyoni emphasizing their vital role in sustaining ecosystems and water sources. Nyoni made her remarks during the launch of the Wilderness Ngamo Livestock Farm and Vocational Training Centre in Tsholotsho, where she also…
