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Ministry halts illegal construction at Harare’s protected Ramsar Site

Despite these protections, the Vlei recently became the frontline of a high-stakes battle between conservation and political patronage.

By Allen Mangava May. 13, 2026

Ministry halts illegal construction at Harare’s protected Ramsar Site

Lawmakers on the wrong side of Monavale

THE allocation of residential stands to 23 lawmakers on the Monavale Vlei should alarm every Zimbabwean who cares about the country’s environmental future.

By Newsday May. 7, 2026

Ema halts MPs’ wetland housing project

THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has moved in to halt the construction of residential stands for Members of Parliament,

By Kenneth Nyangani May. 6, 2026

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 Mar. 14, 2026

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

Zim to rehabilitate damaged wetlands

There is also need for community education and identification of alternative livelihoods as well as monitoring and ecological assessments.

By Christopher Mahove Mar. 7, 2026

Cleveland wetland destruction: Authorities drag feet as human rights crisis unfolds

Local environmentalists argue that while the country possesses somewhat good laws and policies for the protection of the environment, enforcement on the ground is faltering.

By Kennedy Nyavaya Sep. 28, 2025

Cleveland wetland destruction: Authorities drag feet as human rights crisis unfolds

Wetlands are not wastelands: Zim needs to act now

Environmental impact assessments must be taken seriously and illegal developments — no matter how politically protected — must be stopped and reversed.

By Newsday Aug. 8, 2025