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
Water woes: Chitungwiza’s failure leaves residents high, dry
Residents, mostly women, emerge from their homes before dawn, carrying baskets of laundry and empty buckets, making their way to the local well.
By Admire Jamu Mlambo
Oct. 3, 2025
Cleveland wetland destruction: Authorities drag feet as human rights crisis unfolds
Local environmentalists argue that while the country possesses somewhat good laws and policies for the protection of the environment, enforcement on the ground is faltering.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Sep. 28, 2025
The race against time: Halting Zim’s rapid loss of wetland areas
As the sun casts a golden glow over the Manyame River wetlands, Tapiwa Marangwanda surveys the scene with a mix of pride and concern.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Sep. 16, 2025
Senate wants moratorium on wetlands stand allocation
The motion called for all wetlands to be declared ecosystem sensitive areas so that no one can tamper with them.
By Kudzai Mufushwa
Sep. 8, 2025
