IFAW Highlights Nature-Based Solutions as Top Priority at COP28
DT Correspondent Harare: – As global temperatures continue to rise, this year’s COP28 global climate conference, scheduled from November 30 to December 12, is set to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. The conference comes at a time when the world is experiencing record-breaking levels of global warming, leading to extreme temperatures and cyclones. […]
ZIMSHEC Set to Establish Rescue Team as Fatalities Surge
DT Correspondent The Zimbabwe Safety Health and Environment Council (ZIMSHEC) plans to establish mining rescue teams across the country, starting with fresh-air and followed by proto-teams teams in each mining province. These teams will be equipped and trained to respond effectively to mining disasters in a timely manner as the federation moves to enhance safety […]
Private Sector partners Govt to Strengthen Climate-Proof Agric
DT Correspondent In a significant effort to enhance climate-smart agriculture, private players have joined forces with the Government to scale up a design model aimed at combating droughts, economic instability, and the adverse effects of climate change. To tackle these pressing challenges and promote resilience-building initiatives, the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Analysis Network (FANRPAN), […]
Zim to Push for Regenerative Agric at COP28
DT Correspondent Harare: – Zimbabwe is set to prioritise regenerative agriculture and advocate for its adoption at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP28) on climate change. Speaking during a media workshop organized by Carboneg, Africa Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum (AVCCMF) chairperson Mr Kwanele Hlabangana said Zimbabwe’s push for regenerative agriculture at COP28 reflects the […]
Zim University Students Unite to Create a Safe Future for Wildlife
“We raise awareness among students on animal welfare, their rights, and the laws that protect them,” says Sibusisiwe Ntini, president of the SOFA-UZ chapter. “We discuss pertinent issues at campus, local, and national levels. Our current members are truly in the club because they want to play a part in saving and protecting animals.”
Water Crisis Plagues Mutare City, Poses Health Threat
DT Correspondent MUTARE: – Mutare City is facing a severe water crisis, which is becoming a ticking time bomb for public health, following a major burst in its main Pungwe water transmission line last week. Most of the areas in the eastern border city, including low, high, and medium-density suburbs, as well as the central […]
NetOne Promotes Environmental Conservation and Tourism Through Fitness Marathon
DT Correspondent Harare: – One of the leading telecommunications companies – NetOne – says it will continuously raise awareness on the importance of preserving the country’s natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment. Announcing their sponsorship of a fitness marathon in the capital on Monday, NetOne group chief […]
Zimbabwean Youths Lead The Future of Biodiversity Conservation
DT Correspondent Harare, Zimbabwe – In the face of mounting challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, young people in Zimbabwe are stepping up to protect natural ecosystems through innovative solutions. Zimbabwe, like many other nations, is grappling with a range of biodiversity challenges in forestry, fisheries, and wildlife sectors, as noted by a […]
CLIMATE CRISIS : Counting the Last of The Painted Dogs in Zimbabwe
As authorities fight to protect endangered wildlife, poaching and climate change pose significant threats, particularly to the African wild dog.
Govt Audits 422 Mining Sites in Eight Provinces
The Zimbabwe government has reviewed and inspected at least 422 mining sites in eight provinces months after the launch of the Responsible Mining Audit. The latest development comes at a time when authorities aim to ensure all mining operations are conducted in compliance with the country’s laws. Zimbabwe’s Information Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere told journalists […]