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Indigenous knowledge and creative reclamation

In Shona and Ndebele cosmologies, land is not a mere commodity it is kin.

By Raymond Millagre Langa Apr. 27, 2025

Indigenous knowledge and creative reclamation

Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience

The theme on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience is particularly important given that the large tracks of land are degraded every year.

By ZELA Jun. 16, 2024

It is not all doom and gloom: We can still save our planet

While mitigation efforts focus on reducing the causes of climate change, adaptation measures are essential for coping with the existing and anticipated impacts.

By Darlington Muyambwa Jun. 14, 2024

It is not all doom and gloom: We can still save our planet

Environmental degradation reaches alarming proportions

CNRG said a significant portion of Zimbabwe’s arable land had been rendered unusable due to mining activities.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Jun. 7, 2024

Environmental degradation reaches alarming proportions

Mushakwe paints grim mural to warn about climate change

In commemoration of World Environment Day, Harare-based visual artist Merilyn Mushakwe recently painted a mural in Mbare that carries a strong message about climate change.

By Nyadzombe Nyampenza Jun. 21, 2023

Mushakwe paints grim mural to warn about climate change

Call to end plastic pollution

Bonde, who is also the national tree ambassador, made the call last week as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Environment Day on June 5.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 11, 2023

‘Govt must tighten plastic legislation’

“These policies alone, without commensurate awareness programmes, will not yield the intended results.

By Emma Nhancumba Jun. 8, 2023

Gweru under fire over poor waste management

Chairperson of council’s environment committee Trust Chinene, said he would take the matter up with management.

By Stephen Chadenga Jun. 8, 2023

Gweru under fire over poor waste management

Great opportunities beckon in waste recycling

Zimbabwe should quickly ride on this wave and start doing something about the 90% of the waste which is not being exploited to improve livelihoods and the southern African nation’s economy.

By Newsday Jun. 7, 2023