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 43m ago

Lake Kariba’s shoreline overrun by illegal slums

Lake Kariba supports thousands of households through commercial and subsistence fishing and remains a cornerstone of Zimbabwe's inland fisheries sector.
By Obert Siamilandu May. 14, 2026

Policy without delivery: Zimbabwe’s governance deficit

Yet despite an increasingly sophisticated policy landscape, implementation outcomes remain uneven.
By John Laisani May. 14, 2026

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

FAO  Intensifies Monitoring of Soil Management Projects in Zim 

“Farmer feedback remains important in shaping interventions that are practical, inclusive and responsive to local agricultural conditions,” the organisation noted.
By Kirsty Sibanda May. 8, 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

Heroes’ graves restoration project gains traction

FOVLS spokesperson Takemore Mazuruse said while the group has performed this "noble work" for four years, the growing synergy with the private sector is a welcome development.
By Staff Reporter May. 3, 2026