SADC TFCA Calls For a Collective Voice at CITES
John Cassim Southern African countries have been urged to speak with one voice regarding the lifting of the ivory trade ban on countries like Zimbabwe. Officials attending the Southern African Development Community – Transfrontier Conservation Area (SADC-TFCA) conference have made this call ahead of the CoP20, which will be held in November 2025 in Samarkand, […]
Zimbabwean Cotton Industry: A Sleeping Giant Ready to Boom, Says Deputy Minister
John Cassim Zimbabwe’s cotton industry has the potential for significant growth and could become a major contributor to the nation’s economy, according to Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Vangelis Pater Haritatos. His remarks followed a high-profile tour of the Gio-Djigbe Industrial Zone (GDIZ) in Cotonou, Benin, on Monday. During the […]
Harare City Council Moves to Regulate Dog Ownership Amid Rising Stray and Aggressive Dog Concerns
By Sani Mbofana Growing concern over stray and aggressive dogs in Harare’s neighborhoods was a key point of discussion at today’s Harare City Full Council Meeting. In response, the council has initiated efforts to regulate dog ownership and promote responsible pet ownership. This regulatory framework is based on the Harare City Council Dogs Act, also […]
WWF Report: South Africa and Kenya Lead Africa in ESG Banking, but Transparency Lags.
– Banks in South Africa and Kenya score an average of 50.1% and 43.7%, respectively, on ESG integration. Banks in Tanzania, Namibia, and Zambia score an average of 37.7%, 21.1%, and 19.3%, respectively. – Banks in Gabon, Cameroon, and the DRC, with scores below 10%, are in the early stages of adopting environmental and social (E&S) principles […]
Borrowdale Island Clean-Up: Trauma Centre, Community Bring Back Lost Glamour
Ana Solanki, wife to Dr Vivek Solanki, in Blue with several other community members during the clean up 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, […]
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 […]