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Environmental accountability: Reframing the debate on Chinese companies in Zimbabwe

Communities have raised legitimate concerns about river siltation, wetland destruction, deforestation, noise pollution and water contamination.

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Dec. 17, 2025

Environmental accountability: Reframing the debate on Chinese companies in Zimbabwe

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

MP urges stiffer penalties for polluters

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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

ZiG43m government debt chokes Harare council

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

Child drowning crisis demands robust action and community response

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

Residents warned over unauthorised cultivation

‘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