New environmental law will need strict enforcement
THE introduction of the Environmental Management Bill of 2026, approved by Cabinet last week, could not have come at a more critical time.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
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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
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The gold boom is killing miners in Zimbabwe, and the State is letting it happen
At least nine miners died within 10 days.
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
Govt halts illegal construction on Monavale wetlands
“The unsanctioned construction is now under control and mechanisms have been put in place to avoid a recurrence of similar activities,” she said.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 11, 2026
Harare's wetlands keep disappearing into concrete: here is what they are, what the law says, and who keeps signing off the approvals.
As Harare continues to trade its natural water-management systems for short-term real estate gains, the ecological bill is already coming due.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 6, 2026
Government formalises small-scale miners in gold sector overhaul
Formalisation is expected to deliver wider benefits, including improved environmental management, enhanced safety standards and increased productivity.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 6, 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
Get set and ready for Climate Change Management Act of 2025
Hazel Sethaunyane is a climate and resilience expert who writes here in her personal capacity. She can be contacted on 0772 578 400 and [email protected]
By Hazel Sethaunyane
Apr. 21, 2026
The case and curse of Mutare’s Christmas Pass Mountain
Historically, Christmas Pass Mountain stood as a testament to the country’s rich biodiversity and captivating landscape.
By Clayton Masekesa
Apr. 18, 2026
Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
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US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
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By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
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