Ministry halts illegal construction at Harare’s protected Ramsar Site
Despite these protections, the Vlei recently became the frontline of a high-stakes battle between conservation and political patronage.
By Allen Mangava
May. 13, 2026
Medical aid shake-up triggers alarm
They warned that dismantling the current model without a viable affordable alternative can push thousands of Zimbabweans out of medical aid coverage.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 8, 2026
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
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
Medical aid uptake at risk as reforms threaten access to affordable care
ZIMBABWE could see a decline in medical aid uptake if proposed regulatory changes weaken the role of fund-owned healthcare facilities
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 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
Edutainment mix: The power of women’s voices in arts
In societies grappling with persistent gender inequalities, edutainment and the arts can serve as cultural catalysts for women’s empowerment.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Mar. 8, 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
Cleveland wetland destruction: Authorities drag feet as human rights crisis unfolds
Local environmentalists argue that while the country possesses somewhat good laws and policies for the protection of the environment, enforcement on the ground is faltering.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Sep. 28, 2025
