“Wetlands Work for Water”: Expert Warns Against Harare’s Environmental Destruction

By Heather Buzuzi Harare’s wetlands, crucial for the city’s water security and ecological balance, are facing a crisis. Despite existing policies meant to protect them, illegal developments and agricultural activities continue to threaten their survival. Dr. Rob Cunliffe of the Zimbabwe Wetlands Trust has warned that if urgent action is not taken, the city’s water…

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Mutare’s Wetlands Under Siege – A Call for Urgent Conservation and Policy Reform

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, Zimbabwe – February 14, 2025 Mutare, a city nestled in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, is grappling with a growing environmental crisis as its wetlands face unprecedented threats. These vital ecosystems, which play a critical role in water provisioning, flood control, and biodiversity conservation, are being rapidly degraded due to urbanization,…

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