Lawmakers on the wrong side of Monavale
THE allocation of residential stands to 23 lawmakers on the Monavale Vlei should alarm every Zimbabwean who cares about the country’s environmental future.
By Newsday
May. 7, 2026
Harare's wetlands keep disappearing into concrete: here is what they are, what the law says, and who keeps signing off the approvals.
As Harare continues to trade its natural water-management systems for short-term real estate gains, the ecological bill is already coming due.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 6, 2026
Preserving wetlands: Is Zim leading by example as Ramsar President?
Across the country, wetlands continue to be degraded by urban expansion, illegal mining, streambank cultivation and infrastructure development.
By Christopher Mahove
Mar. 14, 2026
Zim to rehabilitate damaged wetlands
There is also need for community education and identification of alternative livelihoods as well as monitoring and ecological assessments.
By Christopher Mahove
Mar. 7, 2026
Residents rap council over wetland housing stands
In response, mayor David Coltart said he was unaware of the specific situation, but stated that the local authority’s policy prohibits construction on wetlands.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 27, 2026
Govt pushes to restore 250 000ha of wetlands
GOVERNMENT has called for a coordinated, whole-of-community approach to protecting and rehabilitating Zimbabwe’s wetlands, as the nation targets restoring 250 000 hectares of degraded wetlands
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 4, 2026
Wetlands vanishing faster than forests, Zimbabwe sounds alarm
Looking ahead, Zimbabwe has committed to restoring 250,000 hectares of degraded wetlands and designating five new Ramsar Sites by 2030, adding to the seven sites already listed.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 3, 2026
Wetlands sustain life, mitigate climate change
This year’s commemorations will be held under the theme Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Jan. 29, 2026
The race against time: Halting Zim’s rapid loss of wetland areas
As the sun casts a golden glow over the Manyame River wetlands, Tapiwa Marangwanda surveys the scene with a mix of pride and concern.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Sep. 16, 2025
