SI operationalises river disaster declaration, creates gold recovery regime
The new regulations allow contractors to recover gold during rehabilitation without acquiring conventional mining licences.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jun. 12, 2026
Bubi RDC trains natural resource monitors, hands over bicycles
The organisations provided technical expertise on environmental conservation, sustainable resource management, environmental monitoring and reporting.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 3, 2026
Fury as chiefs left out of river rescue plans
Mnangagwa officially declared 17 major rivers a state of disaster through Statutory Instruments 91 and 92 of 2026.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 1, 2026
EMA bans lead in paint under new safety regulations
Manufacturers and importers have been directed to comply with strict testing and documentation requirements to ensure products meet the new standards.
By Staff Reporter
May. 28, 2026
Ema halts MPs’ wetland housing project
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has moved in to halt the construction of residential stands for Members of Parliament,
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 6, 2026
The case and curse of Mutare’s Christmas Pass Mountain
Historically, Christmas Pass Mountain stood as a testament to the country’s rich biodiversity and captivating landscape.
By Clayton Masekesa
Apr. 18, 2026
Ema swoops on Botha mine
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has intensified its crackdown on mining activities in Mashonaland Central, issuing a sweeping suspension order targeting operations at Botha
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 13, 2026
Harare appeals US$86K Lake Chivero pollution damages ruling
THE City of Harare has appealed part of a High Court judgment in which Kuimba Shiri (Pvt) Ltd was awarded US$86 240 in damages over pollution at Lake Chivero that devastated its business.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 31, 2026
Living on smouldering grave: How broken sanitation drives Hwange residents into deadly fire zones
At one point, the friend threw Alicia’s shoe while they were playing. When she ran to retrieve it, she stepped onto a patch of ground that looked solid. Moments later she screamed.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 15, 2026
Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows
Local News
Jun. 12, 2026
US$20m wedding, the leaked audio and making of captured presidency
Local News
By Trevor Ncube
Jun. 12, 2026
