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
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
Residents rap council over wetland housing stands
In response, mayor David Coltart said he was unaware of the specific situation, but stated that the local authority’s policy prohibits construction on wetlands.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 27, 2026
Masvingo communities participate in wetland conservation drive
The projects, underway in Gutu, Bikita and Zaka districts, are not only focused on environmental restoration, but also on empowering villagers to become custodians of their natural resources.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 12, 2026
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
Wetlands vanishing faster than forests, Zimbabwe sounds alarm
Looking ahead, Zimbabwe has committed to restoring 250,000 hectares of degraded wetlands and designating five new Ramsar Sites by 2030, adding to the seven sites already listed.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 3, 2026
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
Harare residents bid to block mega project on wetland
The EIA report states that a restaurant and administration building will be constructed on the non-wetland portion, whilst the site plan clearly shows them within the wetland.
By Desmond Chingarande
Dec. 21, 2025
Government imposes nationwide ban on wetland development
Environment, Climate and Wildlife minister Evelyn Ndlovu officially declared all mapped wetlands protected ecologically-sensitive areas under the Environmental Management Act.
By Obert Siamilandu
Dec. 18, 2025
