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GABORONE, BOTSWANA — The Government of the Republic of Botswana and Zimbabwe’s Geo Pomona Waste Management have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore sustainable waste management project opportunities in Botswana.
MASVINGO — President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster in areas of Masvingo Province affected by the devastating hailstorm that struck on Monday evening, triggering an urgent Government-led response to widespread destruction of homes, public infrastructure and essential services.
MUTASA District in Manicaland Province was hit by low rainfall accompanied by strong winds this evening, resulting in damage to houses and schools as communities experienced another bout of severe weather.
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its climate commitments on the global stage, with Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Honourable Barbara Rwodzi representing the country at a high-level Climate Summit convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York.
The Government of Zimbabwe is working around the clock to close the gap between NDC 3.0 implementation and green investment development pathways. This initiative aims to ensure a successful transition from policy development to implementation by integrating climate change strategies into national development processes, mobilizing innovative financing, and adopting a whole-of-society approach to track and report progress.
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to announce the introduction of new environmentally friendly cups on its regional flights, effective immediately.
Moving beyond the rhetoric of unfulfilled pledges, African leaders, scientists, and policymakers have consolidated a technical roadmap designed to transform the continent from a passive recipient of aid into a proactive hub for global climate solutions.
Senator Lisa Cutter is championing a new bill, SB260-146, aimed at reducing unnecessary waste in restaurants. The Skip the Stuff bill requires restaurants to only provide plastic cutlery, condiment packets, and other single-use items upon customer request.
In a significant move, Zimbabwe has kicked off the implementation of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a game-changer for the country’s rich biodiversity and economy. The inception workshop, held in Harare, marked the beginning of a bold journey to mobilize sustainable funding for biodiversity conservation.
In what is being hailed as the “single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history,” the Trump administration officially revoked the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding on February 12, 2026. This move, announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin alongside President Donald Trump, effectively dismantles the legal and scientific foundation that has underpinned federal climate regulations for nearly 17 years
