MP urges stiffer penalties for polluters
“I still believe in imposing more deterrent action, with stiffer penalties for polluters, with full polluter pays requirements, including clean up and rehabilitation costs.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Nov. 26, 2025
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ZiG43m government debt chokes Harare council
Consequently, the city struggles to maintain water quality and availability, posing a health risk to its residents.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Apr. 17, 2025
Child drowning crisis demands robust action and community response
These incidents reflect broader systemic challenges in child protection across Zimbabwe.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Feb. 25, 2025
Budding emphasis on ESG in mining
Rivers have been and remain at high risk of being contaminated by the discharge of potentially toxic chemicals from mineral extraction.
By Nyasha Mpahlo
Feb. 9, 2024
Govt pushes for environment fund
Environment minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu stated last year that they needed the fund to deal with environmental offenses that endanger communities.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 17, 2023
Residents warned over unauthorised cultivation
Those who exceed the white stone beacons placed to demarcate the designated areas risk their crops being destroyed, and no compensation shall be paid by council, Dube said.
By Margaret Lubinda
Sep. 27, 2023
‘US$30 fine for litterbugs’
Council spokesperson Lovemore Meya said: “According to Environmental Management Act (EMA)Act Sec 83, prohibition against littering fine is US$30, level 3.”
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Mar. 9, 2023
EMA shifts goal posts after public panic over generator licensing
Last week, EMA reportedly ordered residents to pay a fine of $100 000 for illegally operating “an air polluting appliance (generator) without a license”..
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Feb. 14, 2023
EMA clears air on generator licences
Last week, EMA reportedly ordered residents to pay a fine of $100 000 for illegally operating “an air polluting appliance (generator) without a license”.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Feb. 14, 2023
