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Preserving wetlands: Is Zim leading by example as Ramsar President?

Across the country, wetlands continue to be degraded by urban expansion, illegal mining, streambank cultivation and infrastructure development.

By Christopher Mahove 9h ago

Preserving wetlands: Is Zim leading by example as Ramsar President?

Govt pushes to restore 250 000ha of wetlands

GOVERNMENT has called for a coordinated, whole-of-community approach to protecting and rehabilitating Zimbabwe’s wetlands, as the nation targets restoring 250 000 hectares of degraded wetlands

By Obert Siamilandu Feb. 4, 2026

Govt pushes to restore 250 000ha of wetlands

Wetlands sustain life, mitigate climate change

This year’s commemorations will be held under the theme Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.

By Pride Nyamupangedengu Jan. 29, 2026

Wetlands sustain life, mitigate climate change

103 wetlands put under sustainable management

Addressing journalists during commemorations of the World Wetlands Day in Harare yesterday, Ndhlovu said more such projects were yet to be implemented.

By Vanessa Gonye Feb. 3, 2023