GEO Pomona Waste Management Company has taken a major step in strengthening Harare’s waste management system following the arrival of a fleet of specialised equipment.
The new machinery — including compactor skippers, sweepers and skip trucks — was delivered on Saturday from Beira, Mozambique, significantly boosting the company’s operational capacity.
The latest arrivals are expected to improve refuse collection efficiency across the capital and reinforce on-going efforts to restore Harare’s iconic sunshine city status. Since its inception, Geo Pomona has been playing an increasingly central role in modernising waste management, introducing new technologies, increasing manpower and resuscitating long-neglected waste collection structures.
Speaking to journalists recently, Geo Pomona chief executive Dilesh Nguwaya said the investment demonstrated the company’s commitment to delivering world-class waste management services nationwide.
“This acquisition is part of our strategy to enhance our ability to carry out our mandate. The 56 new pieces of equipment offer a diverse range of capabilities to conduct waste management and refuse collection. With these additions, we are approaching an optimal level to deliver on our mandate,” he said.
The new machinery adds to a growing fleet of compactors, skip trucks and sweepers that were commissioned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in May this year.
The expansion signals the second republic’s prioritisation of sanitation, environmental rehabilitation and the modernisation of urban spaces.
Beyond equipment upgrades, major aesthetic improvements are also underway at the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy site. Beautification works are progressing and a state-of-the-art restaurant being built within the complex is nearing completion.
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The development is expected to transform the site to a modern, multifunctional space that blends waste-to-energy innovation with public engagement.
Recently, the company strengthened its manpower by hiring over 400 street sweepers, working alongside Harare City Council employees from the waste management department.
The partnership has improved cleanliness in several suburbs and the central business district, reflecting a strong, coordinated approach to urban sanitation.
