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 10h ago

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

Investing in the environment is investing in humanity

Environmental sustainability is not a luxury for wealthy nations; it is a survival imperative for Zimbabwe.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Dec. 14, 2025

Triangle warns of river contamination after 16-megalitre stillage spill

Triangle warns of river contamination after 16-megalitre stillage spill
By Admin Dec. 9, 2025

Green procurement practices for sustainable, huge success

There is need to ensure that your sources are not hurting the environment, paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.   
By Charles Nyika Nov. 28, 2025

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

A green industrialisation which works for all of us

It could lock the country into a permanent poverty trap, concurrently reinforcing its peripheral role  as an irrelevant player within the global economy. 
By Kevin Tutani Nov. 21, 2025

Pollution crisis: Zimbabwe’s struggle against negligent investors

In Zimbabwe, the clash between economic ambition and environmental preservation has reached a critical point.
By Tonderayi Matonho Nov. 4, 2025

Uzumba villagers, Chinese firm clash over granite mining plans

They cite environmental concerns and accuse the company of forging regulatory approvals, the Zimbabwe Independent can reveal.
By Tinashe Kairiza Oct. 31, 2025