Environment & Wildlife

2 months ago • 2 min read

EMA Says 75.6% of Its Enforcement Work Focuses on Water Pollution

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) says water pollution remains Zimbabwe’s most pressing environmental challenge, with more than three-quarters of its enforcement efforts now dedicated to protecting the country’s water resources. EMA Environmental Protection Director Mr Christopher Musvava made the remarks while giving oral evidence on unsustainable mining practices by mining companies surrounding the Deka River […]

5 months ago • 2 min read

​EMA Launches 2026 National Fire Week: Residents Urged to “Prevent, Protect, Preserve”

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has officially designated the second week of May as the launch of National Fire Week, signaling the start of the 2026 veld fire prevention campaign. This year’s theme, “Prevent, Protect, Preserve: Combating Veld Fires Together,” emphasizes collective responsibility in safeguarding lives, livestock, and the environment.​​ According to […]

5 months ago • 2 min read

Beyond the View: Understanding the Risks Facing Communities in Wildlife Hotspots

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO A potential crisis was averted at the Zambezi River Lodge over the weekend (18 April 2026) when a crocodile was discovered on the premises, highlighting the ongoing challenges and successes of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) management in Zimbabwe’s premier tourist destinations. The reptile was first spotted by lodge employees who, leveraging their specialized […]

6 months ago • 2 min read

Hwange’s Famous Mangoes at Risk: Can the #BigMangoChallenge Save Them?

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO For many years, Hwange has been famous for both its coal and its giant, sweet mangoes. Every year, people from all over Zimbabwe travel there to buy and sell these big mangoes. Even though local baboons always try to take their share, the mango business has stayed very successful. However, there is […]

11 months ago • 2 min read

Advancing Renewable Energy and Community Empowerment

Date: 28.11.2025 From: Tanaka Hwange Chronicles The recent event organized by the Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) successfully convened a diverse array of stakeholders to discuss critical issues surrounding renewable energy and community empowerment. This report provides feedback on the coverage of the event, emphasizing key discussions, participant engagement, and the overall impact. Event […]

1 year ago • 3 min read

Christmas Pass Under Siege: Mutare Speaks Out

Written By Makomborero Lawrence Sivangani Christmas Pass, the proud gateway into Mutare, is under threat from reckless mining that has left the mountain gashed and its people terrified. For generations, this pass has not only been a breathtaking landmark but a symbol of identity and heritage for Manicaland. Today, the once-stable slopes are being torn […]

1 year ago • 6 min read

Matebeleland North seminar on Climate change and Carbon Credits

Matebeleland North training on Climate Change Communication and Carbon Credits Seminar  By Tinashe Raphael Matika. Policy Analyst On Thursday 25 September 2025 the office of the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Lupane State University and Public Policy Research Institute of Zimbabwe partnered in a seminar to empower residents of Matabeleland North Province through […]

1 year ago • 2 min read

Lusulu farmer successfully crossbreeds guinea fowl and chickens

“I will not reveal my secret trick for crossbreeding chickens and guinea fowl, but what I can say is that it is a traditional method from Zambia,” chuckled Lungu . A cross between a chicken and a guinea fowl is known as a Guin-Hen or simply a Guin. Such hybrids are extremely rare and usually infertile, with most […]

1 year ago • 3 min read

The Hidden Toll of Extreme Heat in Hwange

Accelerating Aging and Health Risks The Hwange district, with its consistently high temperatures, is becoming a focal point for understanding the long-term effects of extreme heat on health. Emerging research indicates that living in areas with extreme heat can lead to biological aging that rivals the effects of smoking or heavy drinking. Recent studies have […]

1 year ago • 3 min read

Zimbabwe on plastic harmful pollutants.

The government through the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and the Environmental Management Agency has joined four other African countries in an ambitious five-year regional effort to combat the scourge of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics. Story by: Rutendo Mapfumo https://www.linkedin.com/in/rutendo-mapfumo-98426386/ The move has been hailed by scientists and environmentalists as a significant […]