Mercury usage- a threat to human health and the environment- Women join the gold rush
Gold is a precious mineral commonly used in making coins, jewellery, electronic devices and in art. As valuable and shiny as it may appear, this mineral has a dark side. Artisanal or small scale gold miners put their lives at risk when extracting gold using...
Urbanization a threat to Harare green spaces
“Destroying a green belt land for immediate economic gain is like burning your children’s inheritance to cook a single meal” – Phil Harding Green spaces represent an important environmental asset of urban areas which cover all undeveloped spaces primarily covered by vegetation in and around...
HARARE’S WASTE MANAGEMENT SITUATION DETERIORATES AS LOCAL AUTHORITIES BATTLE TO MANAGE WASTE
Solid waste normally termed as “garbage” or “trash” has always been an inevitable by-product of human activity. It is a special kind of public resource which is not fixed to any physical space (e.g. streets, sidewalks or parks) but is a moveable, material resource which...
Vicious Pomona Dumpsite Fires – A cause of concern
Perennial fire outbreaks from landfills and dumpsites have become a worldwide cause for concern as they pose a menace to the environment and human emission of hazardous chemical substances. In Zimbabwe, open burning of waste is usually practiced in many dumpsites established in major towns...
Sand Mining gets out of control
Sand is an important component of the soil matrix which takes years to be formed but extracted in a matter of days. Each year, huge tons of sand are excavated from various places as raw materials to aid in the construction of developmental projects. Different...
WATER HYACINTH SPREADS UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY’S WATER BODIES
The increased proliferation of water hyacinth in different water bodies across Zimbabwe has become a grim reality of the dangers of invasive alien species. Unprecedented growth of water hyacinth in water bodies over the years, entails urgent action to curb the problem, which is fast...
THE STATE OF GIS TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORTING DECISION-MAKING
Making decisions single-mindedly looking at one dimension can be misleading, but a composite decision is necessary as a means of looking at the bigger picture. Better informed decision making is considered vital in assisting individuals, organizations, societies and nations to solve real-world problems. Decision making...
