The United Arab Emirates has contributed 700 metric tonnes of maize grain as part of a larger donation of 8,530 tonnes, supporting the government’s Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy (FDMS) aimed at addressing food insecurity among vulnerable communities. This timely intervention highlights the alarming food insecurity affecting communities already reeling from extreme weather events and a…
Harare is set to receive 650,000 smart water meters and a new treatment plant as part of a bold initiative to tackle its ongoing water crisis. With tech-driven solutions, the city aims to ensure residents pay only for clean, delivered water. This ambitious initiative marks a significant shift toward privatizing the city’s water supply systems…
As climate crises escalate across the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has stepped in with a significant financial boost aimed at enhancing resilience against environmental shocks. The US$1.78 million Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) facility has so far disbursed approximately US$1.75 million, a testament to the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness in African…
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 Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has strongly opposed a special mining license application by Sunny Ye Feng (Pvt) Ltd in the ecologically sensitive Bumbusi Ruins area of Hwange, warning that the project could devastate tourism, wildlife, and Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage. Sunny Ye Feng (Pvt) Ltd has a record of environmental violations, including a…
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 City of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has been awarded the prestigious “Wetland City” status by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a global recognition of its outstanding conservation efforts and commitment to protecting its natural environment. This accolade is expected to further enhance sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives in the region. Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General…
