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Mandla Tshuma is a journalist based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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Environmental (mis)management in Zimbabwe

28 May 2024  |  mg.co.za
Zimbabwe faces severe environmental degradation and water pollution due to illegal gold mining and sand poaching, with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) struggling to enforce regulations effectively. Despite imposing fines and pursuing legal actions, the EMA's efforts are hampered by insufficient deterrents, lengthy court processes, and a lack of prioritization by local authorities. The situation is exacerbated by high unemployment, leading many to engage in illegal activities for survival. The article highlights the need for economic reforms and stronger governance to address these environmental challenges.

Unvaccinated congregants can attend church services, High Court rules

05 Oct 2023  |  cite.org.zw
Unvaccinated congregants can now attend church services without fear of arrest following a High Court ruling by Judge David Mangota. The ruling came after human rights lawyer Obert Kondongwe challenged the government's directive barring unvaccinated individuals from attending church services, arguing it was discriminatory and unconstitutional. The court dismissed the government's directive as null and void, setting aside any criminal proceedings against unvaccinated congregants. The case involved several high-profile government officials as respondents.

Zimbabwe could be losing billions of dollars through procurement loopholes

28 Jul 2023  |  cite.org.zw
Zimbabwe is estimated to have lost over US$10 billion to public procurement corruption in the past five years, with significant losses in sectors such as agriculture and transportation. High-profile cases include the firing of Health Minister Obadiah Moyo over a corrupt US$60 million contract and the arrest of Parliament Clerk Kennedy Chokuda for overpriced laptop procurement. Transparency International-Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development criticize the lack of transparency and accountability in procurement processes. The government's recent secretive procurement notice was withdrawn after public outcry. Recommendations include strengthening laws, empowering anti-corruption bodies, and implementing e-procurement systems.

NUST lecturers and students decry deteriorating standards

30 Nov 2020  |  cite.org.zw
Lecturers and students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Zimbabwe are expressing dissatisfaction with the institution's management, citing issues such as mismanagement, lack of accountability, and poor learning conditions. The NUST Educators Association has threatened industrial action, highlighting grievances including embezzlement allegations, inadequate teaching resources, and unresolved issues from previous years. The NUST Students Representative Council also criticized the learning environment, exacerbated by the shift to online education due to Covid-19. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between university staff, students, and management.

The story highlights the impact of Cyclone Idai, which wreaked havoc in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe in March 2019. The three Southern African nations now face a mammoth task of rebuilding, while the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has been challenged to come up with climate change mitigation measures.

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