MPs Call for Urgent Action on Wetlands Protection

Community Mirror Reporter Members of Parliament and government officials recently gathered at the Monomotapa Hotel for a crucial workshop on wetlands protection, emphasizing the need for stronger legislation and community involvement in wetland conservation ahead of Zimbabwe’s hosting of the Ramsar Convention’s COP15 in July 2025. The workshop, which brought together six parliamentary portfolio committees,…

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Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume

Zimbabwe Advances Wetlands Conservation Ahead of COP15

Community Mirror Reporter The Technical Ecosystem Management Workshop held on May 14 at the Monomotapa Hotel stressed the critical need for effective wetland management in Zimbabwe, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming COP15 Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The event organized by the City of Harare in collaboration with Birdlife Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Wetlands Trust, brought…

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Cleveland Action Alliance Trust coordinator Jimmy Mahachi

Mabvuku Residents Petition Parliament Over Illegal Sand Mining at Cleveland Dam Ramsar Site

Community Mirror Reporter Residents of Mabvuku have launched a petition campaign against illegal sand mining activities that are destroying the Cleveland Dam catchment area, a designated Ramsar site of international importance, ahead of Zimbabwe’s hosting of the COP15 wetlands conference in July 2025. The sand mining operations, which began near the Mukuvisi River source behind…

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Ward 9 Unveils Ambitious Development Plans at First Quarter Meeting

Community Mirror Reporter Harare’s Ward 9 residents gathered at Greendale Sports Club last Thursday evening for their first quarterly feedback meeting of 2025, where Councillor Prince Mutebuka outlined several major initiatives including a new city-wide digital system, nature reserve development, and improved waste management services. The meeting highlighted the ward’s proactive approach to protecting green…

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