City of Harare awaits proclamation of wetland city accreditation status to enhance sustainable development
Harare City Council is intensifying stakeholder collaboration to combat the problem of wetlands invasion and destruction in the urban and peri-urban jurisdictions of the city. The city has been facing challenges of illegal land developments by land barons on wetlands and is working on mechanisms...
Carbon offsetting supports emission reduction in Zambia
Through its carbon offsetting programme BP Target Neutral, BP has supported emission reduction projects around the world. One such project includes the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)+ Forest protection project in Zambia which is helping to conserve over 40 000 hectares...
City of Harare awaits proclamation of wetland city accreditation status to enhance sustainable development
Harare City Council is intensifying stakeholder collaboration to combat the problem of wetlands invasion and destruction in the urban and peri-urban jurisdictions of the city. The city has been facing challenges of illegal land developments by land barons on wetlands and is working...
Airbus steps up initiatives for development of a new zero-emission concept aircraft
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. It is reported that the concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations in order to support the...
AFRICA HAS IMMENSE POTENTIAL FOR BARELY UTILIZED PHOTOVOLTAICS: ACCORDING TO INTERSOLAR SOLARIZE AFRICA MARKET REPORT 2020
Africa has immense potential for photovoltaics which has barely been utilized up until now. But a pioneering spirit is spreading across the continent, with many countries paving the way for ambitious photovoltaics projects. This is the conclusion of the Intersolar Solarize Africa Market Report 2020,...
ZIMBABWE’S ENERGY MINISTRY TO INTENSIFY CITIZEN AWARENESS ON ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power Development is planning to conduct training and awareness activities for citizens on energy management in a bid to double the improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. This is part of government’s commitment and obligations on the implementation of the...
Government intensifies commitment towards more renewable energy projects
The Government of Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts and mechanisms for the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, emphasizing the need for development of renewable energy projects and supporting energy efficiency in all sectors to achieve a low carbon development path. According to recent...
Pomona dumpsite fire surpasses prescribed WHO air pollution levels
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) of Zimbabwe has advised the Harare City Council to take urgent action to stop the Pomona dumpsite fires in Borrowdale suburb which have been raging for a long time now. This phenomenon is contributing to serious air pollution and a...
Local authorities fail to comply with dumpsite regulations- EMA raises concern
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has raised serious concern on the on-going lack of adherence by local authorities to properly manage dumpsites within their jurisdictions. EMA regulates and controls waste disposal in Zimbabwe whereas local authorities are responsible for the collection and disposal of waste...
Meteorological services department prepares to host regional rainfall season forecast
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) is preparing to host the Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum in August 2020 to discuss the 2020/2021 rainfall season forecast. It is reported that the forum will provide a platform where the meteorological and hydrological agencies within the...
