Borrowdale Island Clean-Up: Trauma Centre, Community Bring Back Lost Glamour
Environment Reporter A cloudy, yet rain-free Saturday, April 26, provided ideal conditions for a major community clean-up initiative in Borrowdale. Led by the Trauma Centre’s B’Dale’s Dr. Vivek Solanki and his wife Ana, the Trauma Centre team, partnering with the City of Harare, the community and vendors, changed the one time eyesore to a clean […]
Trauma Centre B’dale to Lead Tree Planting and Clean-Up Along Borrowdale Road
John Cassim This Saturday, April 26th, the Borrowdale community in Harare, sponsored by Trauma Centre B’Dale, will launch a clean-up and rehabilitation initiative along Borrowdale Road to promote environmental awareness. The campaign follows the City of Harare‘s authorization for Trauma Centre B’Dale to clean and rehabilitate a significant roadside verge and adjacent island on Borrowdale […]
EMA Sounds Alarm on River Pollution: Demands Upgrade of Sewer Systems
John Cassim The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has urged planning authorities responsible for the Gwayi, Sanyati, Umzingwane, Nyatsime, and Umguza rivers to urgently invest in the rehabilitation of their sewer reticulation systems to prevent further environmental contamination. This call to action followed the EMA’s discovery of alarming phosphate concentrations exceeding safe limits in the Gwayi, […]
Sustainable Beekeeping Builds Climate Change Resilience for Zimbabwean Farmers
Locadia Mavhudzi The Zimbabwean government is actively promoting rural community development through its Rural Development 8.0 initiative. This initiative prioritizes local solutions to address the changing climate and aims to transform the rural economy by focusing on value-added agriculture and enhancing food security. In line with this national thrust, communities in the Makoni district of […]
Airport Expansion: A Key Driver for Zimbabwean Tourism Growth, Says Minister
John Cassim Zimbabwe’s Tourism Minister, Barbra Rwodzi, has said the expansion of the country’s major airports is a crucial factor contributing to the growth of its tourism sector. Minister Rwodzi made these remarks during the 2nd United Nations Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas, held in Livingstone, Zambia. The Summit’s theme is “Advancing […]
Veld Fires: A Shared Responsibility in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, where agriculture is a cornerstone of many communities, the increasing threat of veld fires is exacerbated by climate change. Like other Southern African nations, the country faces unpredictable weather patterns, including droughts and intense heat, which contribute to more frequent and severe fires, jeopardizing both livelihoods and natural resources. As global temperatures rise […]
Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables: A Prime Source of Micronutrients for People Living with HIV
By John Cassim Imagine living with HIV and having access to food, yet still suffering from under-nutrition. This condition, known as ‘hidden hunger,’ occurs when the quality of food consumed does not meet an individual’s essential nutrient requirements. “Even though they are eating, they are not obtaining the crucial vitamins and minerals necessary for their […]
Biogas Project Empowers Mbire Community Against Climate Change
Lawrence Mutasa, feeding his biogas digester with cow dung mixed with water at his homestead in Mbire: Credit: John Cassim John Cassim In Mbire, as the day ends, familiar scenes emerge, women at boreholes, men collecting tiny logs for firewood. However, at Mr. Lawrence Mutasa’s homestead in Ward 17, the rhythm is distinct. Upon arrival, […]
Zimbabwe’s Lake Harvest, Faces Potential Closure; Appeals for 15% Fish Tax Exemption
John Cassim Lake Harvest, one of Zimbabwe’s largest fish producers, is facing imminent closure if the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) garnishes its bank accounts due to unpaid taxes, ConserveZim has learned. While the exact amount owed remains unspecified, sources within Lake Harvest indicate that the imposition of a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) has significantly […]
The Kombi Crash We Ignore: Zimbabwe’s Daily Toll of Cervical Cancer
John Cassim Imagine hearing that a minibus (kombi) full of women crashes every day, resulting in at least six fatalities. These are shocking statistics that would compel the Zimbabwean government to act. One might expect the Zimbabwe Republic Police to establish roadblocks, apprehend reckless drivers, and impound unroadworthy kombis to curb the carnage. The reality, […]