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
Ema swoops on Botha mine
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has intensified its crackdown on mining activities in Mashonaland Central, issuing a sweeping suspension order targeting operations at Botha
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 13, 2026
Zimbabwe’s Children Are Ready. Is the Policy?
Zimbabwe faces real climate pressures. The ND-GAIN Country Index places it among the world’s more climate-vulnerable nations.
By Nyasha Simon Dick
Apr. 10, 2026
Lithium export ban may jolt global market as last shipments reach China
Roberts said rising global demand for batteries had already pushed lithium prices higher, although this had not translated into higher export earnings for Zimbabwe.
By Chen Williams
Apr. 1, 2026
Harare appeals US$86K Lake Chivero pollution damages ruling
THE City of Harare has appealed part of a High Court judgment in which Kuimba Shiri (Pvt) Ltd was awarded US$86 240 in damages over pollution at Lake Chivero that devastated its business.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 31, 2026
