By Regina Pasipanodya and Edward Makuzva Harare — President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on Monday commissioned the second batch of refuse collection compactors and waste management equipment at Geo‑Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd, reaffirming the government’s commitment to modern, sustainable and technologically driven waste management systems across Zimbabwe. Addressing stakeholders at the commissioning ceremony, the president added that the development was firmly aligned with the recently launched National Development Strategy 2 (NDS-2) for the 2026–2030 period, which prioritises environmental sustainability, climate action and improved service delivery by local authorities. Under the Agriculture, Food, Climate and Environment pillar of NDS-2, the government has committed to ensuring uniformity in waste management services, strict compliance with environmental standards and the optimisation of resource recovery. President Mnangagwa emphasised that solid waste management facilities in all local authorities must now be transformed, modernised and technologically enabled to match the country’s urban growth and industrial expansion. “Today we are not merely unveiling refuse collection equipment. We are witnessing the continued growth of a project of strategic national importance in the realisation of our development priorities,” President Mnangagwa explained. The President highlighted the need for advanced waste sorting, recycling and sound disposal methods that are integrated into spatial planning frameworks. Such an approach, he noted, would allow waste management systems to transition from being a financial burden to becoming viable economic and environmental value chains. He commended Geo-Pomona for its continued focus on ecological sustainability innovations, saying the milestones achieved so far demonstrated operational consistency and determination to fulfil both its mandate and national development goals. The project, he added, also complements the government’s efforts to transform and reposition Harare into a world-class city through beautification and sustainable environmental management programmes, in partnership with the Harare City Council. President Mnangagwa observed that increased infrastructure development, industrial activity, mining growth and rapid urbanisation under the Second Republic had heightened the importance of robust and sustainable waste management frameworks. The commissioning of new equipment at Geo-Pomona, he said, directly supports this national thrust by mitigating environmental and public health risks. He called for innovative waste management models to be rolled out nationwide, stressing that clean environments are central to quality service delivery, public health, climate resilience and sustainable urban development. The President also underscored the importance of public-private partnerships and a whole-of-society approach involving government, local authorities and the private sector. Beyond environmental benefits, he revealed that projects of this nature contribute to employment creation, renewable energy generation and climate adaptation, ensuring that no place and no citizen is left behind. A clean environment, President Mnangagwa added, enhances Zimbabwe’s global image as an investment and tourism destination, noting that initiatives such as Geo-Pomona’s would consolidate recent international recognition of the country as a premier travel destination. Looking ahead, he urged authorities to replicate and tailor similar waste management models to safeguard the environment as Zimbabwe continues to industrialise and modernise. He also challenged local authorities and communities to take ownership of the National Clean-Up Day, held on the first Friday of every month, announcing that the government would introduce awards for top-performing local authorities in environmental cleanliness and management. “In building, developing and modernising our motherland, we are duty-bound to safeguard and preserve it,” the President added, calling for sustained environmental stewardship. President Mnangagwa officially declared the new fleet of refuse collection compactors and equipment for Geo-Pomona Waste Management commissioned, marking another milestone in Zimbabwe’s journey towards cleaner cities and a greener economy. Post navigation MANHUNT UNDERWAY FOR GURUVE MURDER SUSPECT Next Post