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ZEC should exonerate the media from ‘double accreditation’

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ZEC should exonerate the media from ‘double accreditation’

The March 26,2022 House of Assembly and local authority elections to fill in the vacant seats left due to either recalls by MDC-T led by Douglas Mwonzora or deaths, present another opportunity for electoral management body Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to rethink its decision to demand accreditation for local journalists in covering elections.
Local media personnel are registered with the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) for the duration of a working annual calendar to legalise their operations. The question that arises now is: Why would ZEC demand accreditation specifically for the covering of elections?
The fact that these people are already registered to operate and work as well as execute their duties with the same document, then ZEC should have taken cognisance of such legalization and avoid what seems to be double accreditation.
Allowing registered journalists to cover elections without further requirements or other documentation would have been the only way to go. With the current economic challenges obtaining in the country, continuing to milk the ‘fourth estate’ by requiring more funds for registration, will not do any good than harm to the fraternity.
As a result the demand for accreditation ends up being an obstruction to journalists who would intend to cover elections as some may feel it is not necessary to fork out more money when the press card provided for by ZMC could work under such a scenario.
As a result, ZEC as a responsible authority should rethink or even reconsider their decision as regards to registering or demanding journalists to ensure accreditation with them.
Also the media should be allowed freedom to carry out their duties without undue influence, fear or favour and all the responsible authorities should patiently bear with media professionals as the ZMC is yet to give green light for journalists to apply for annual accreditation.

Teachers want school fees exemption for their children

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Teachers want school fees exemption for their children

…..threaten to boycott lessons when schools open

Rutendo Chirume

Teachers have come up with new demands, adding exemption of their children from paying school fees to the list of teacher remuneration citing low salaries.
They also threatened to not show up at respective stations on February 7 when schools open.
Teachers received their salaries on January 18 but have complained that they are already bankrupt because the ZW $ 30 000 salary barely cover their expenses with a food basket of an average family of six costing ZWL$ 36 000 per month.
Pride Muchiruka, an Early Childhood Development (ECD) teacher at a local school bemoaned the level at which teachers have been reduced saying that at least government should pay fees for all teachers’ children since they are being under paid.
“My father was a teacher and I never ran out of anything. Other pupils used to envy us, but now I cannot say the same for my kids. If government caters for our children’s school fees, it will be much better since they cannot give us enough money. I have two children both in primary school, but I am not able to pay for their school fees with the salary hence I am forced to do part time jobs to supplement my salary,” said Muchiruka.
Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou gave Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MOPSE) 10 days to consider teachers’ plight and declared that their members will not turn up for the opening of schools as they cannot afford to teach other people’s kids while theirs will be at home due to incapacitation.
“We are not telling our members any message but rather they are telling us as leaders. They want to be exempted from paying school fees for their children at all government owned-schools. None of us are able to pay for school or college fees for our dependents. It does not make sense that government expects our members to teach other people’s children while ours are at home. Teachers are not ready. Government must address their salaries and conditions of service before opening schools. The restoration of the purchasing power parity of teachers’ salaries to US$540 is long overdue and so is the implementation of an array of education sector-specific allowances agreed to over the past five years,” said Zhou.
Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president Obert Masaraure said the exemption of teachers from paying school fees is long overdue and should be implemented immediately if government wants to see teachers returning to classrooms.
“The exemption of teachers’ children at all government owned schools is long overdue and that alone will not be able to take our teachers back to classrooms, but would at least lessen the burden since salaries are too low. The schools’ calendar was released but teachers will not be there to deliver lessons, even most pupils will not be there because many parents may not be able to pay school fees and other required learning instruments due to the financial and economic hardships in the country. Therefore, all teachers under the ARTUZ banner and rest of teachers around the country resolved not to attend any lessons if government refuses to address our grievances,” said Masaraure.
Contacted for comment MoPSE director of communications Taungana Ndoro said the call for strike by teachers is not new to the ministry as they are now used to such kind of messages.
“I do not have any comment on the exemption of teachers’ children from paying fees, but as for the issue of strike, we always hear that towards opening of schools. Teachers always say they will strike,’’ said Ndoro.
Primary and secondary schools are set to open on February 7, 2022.

Schools ready for opening-Heads

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Schools ready for opening-Heads

Melinda Kusemachibi

After the announcement of school opening dates by Acting Minister of Health and Child Care, Professor Dr Aaron Murwira, school heads in and around Masvingo province have said they are ready for opening.
Ndarama High School Head Oddy Matongo said they are more than prepared to open schools.
“Students have been to school since January 2, 2022 up to date writing other part of examinations and we are only a week before the new term begins. So in terms of preparations we are and have prepared to open schools. It was only the date announcement that we were waiting for,”said Matongo.
He however said that the challenge currently obtaining at the school is a human resource one as most of their teachers are going to ZIMSEC for marking.
“However, now we have a challenge as most of the teachers who have been preparing to open schools are going for marking which runs up until February 26 for both Advanced and Ordinary level examinations. But on curbing Covid-19, we are prepared since we have sanitizers in place and are receiving more anytime soon. The school will also be fumigated,” said Matongo.
Copota School for the Blind Head Alfred Madamombe said that both teachers and students are ready for school opening.
“We are ready to open. We have received disinfectants, sanitizers, liquid soap and other materials for use by learners. What is left is the school to be opened,” said Madamombe.
Zimuto High School Head Harris Mashava said their school is prepared come opening day.
“We are looking forward for pupils to start coming on Sunday. We are yet to receive Protective Personal Equipment (PPEs) such as sanitizers from the Ministry but we already bought our own sanitizers,” said Mashava.
Pamushana High School Head Agrippa Moyo concurred with Mashava on their preparedness for schools opening.
“Having been given ample time to prepare for the opening of schools since January 10 which was the first date, we can safely say that we have everything in order and we will open our doors for pupils this coming Sunday since it is a boarding school,” said Moyo.
Gutu High School Head Mirirai Mutanda said they invited the District Schools Inspector (DSI) and confirmed that everything is set.
“Our DSI and his team inspected the school on January 31, 2022. As a school we are ready for schools opening,” said Mutanda.
Chikuku School Head Reuben Rukuni, however said they are not yet prepared since they do not have enough money to adequately prepare for opening.
“We are going to conduct a meeting since the school has got no money, and after that we will have a way forward,” said Rukuni.
Masvingo District Schools Inspector Ishmael Chigaba said schools are more than ready to be opened as children had spent more time at home.
“We are ready for school opening. We had received enough sanitizers and schools will be fumigated,’ said Chigaba.
Meanwhile in Zvishavane, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) has started issuing out various materials meant to curb the spread of Covid-19 in preparation for the opening of schools set for February 7.
In an interview with TellZim news, Zvishavane District Schools Inspector (DSI) Eusebia Zvinowanda said the ministry was issuing out disinfectants and hand washing liquid to all the schools in the district.
“We are trying to ensure that we reduce the number of Covid-19 cases in schools,” Zvinowanda said.
She also said that school teachers are advised to sanitize and disinfect their classrooms and toilets regularly.
She also highlighted that they are distributing these items basing the number of staff and students at school.
Acting Minister of Health and Child Care, Professor Dr Aaron Murwira said schools can open after one week of finalizing all preparations by both school administrators and parents.
“The general school calendar starts on February 07, 2022 following one week of finalizing all reopening preparations by both schools’ administrators and parents,” he said in a press statement.
Schools had been closed since December 17 2021 and were supposed to open on January 10 this year for the first term of 2022.

Gweru council to ring fence water account for ZESA’s $247 million debt

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Gweru council to ring fence water account for ZESA’s $247 million debt

Tinaani Nyabereka

Gweru- Following the recent power cuts at Gweru council’s main water treatment plants by Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) over the past weeks, the local authority has since agreed to settle the outstanding debt by ring fencing the water account.
Speaking during an engagement meeting with Zesa team and the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Larry Mavima in Gweru last week, Gweru Acting Town Clerk, Vakai Chikwekwe said an acceptable payment plan had since been made to the power utility.
He added that, as a local authority they have asked the resident minister to petition the line ministry over the re-introduction of set-offs.
“As city of Gweru we have engaged with Zesa on a number of agreements and have always done that before. We have agreed to have set-offs revived because the line ministries used to help us with those and we have agreed with the Minister of State to petition the line ministry , that is the Ministry of Finance over this setoff so that they help us clear our debt.
“We are also going to ring fence the water account so that we use it to clear the debts. This account has been used before to pay for other essentials such as chemicals and uniforms for our workers in that department and we have resorted to use it to clear the arrears at hand,” Chikwekwe said.
He added that water disconnections for residents with outstanding bills required a constitutional approach.
“On debt collection, yes it is one mechanism we have tried before but totally disconnecting residents is the last resort of all as that requires a constitutional approach. As a local authority we are continuously engaging our residents and the business community to pay their bills,” he added.
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Senator Larry Mavima however instructed the power utility not to switch off the city’s water systems.
“I call upon Gweru city council to come up with an acceptable payment plan to clear its ZESA debt while calling on residents to pay their water bills and rates timeously,
“And for Zesa, I urge you to explore other measures of enforcing payment for services by local authorities as opposed to resorting to disconnection of power at critical service facilities such as water plants. The local authority will not disconnect residents’ water and instead should look at other alternative ways to recover the debt such as attachment of property.
“As for the residents of Gweru, they must fully play their part by consistently paying their water bills and rates to enable the local authority to meet its service delivery obligations,” he added.
Meanwhile Zesa Acting General Manager, Gibson Kasipo said the power utility was closely working with the local authority in averting some of the challenges on the ground.
“We always work closely with our local authority especially when we have challenges on the ground. During the rainy season, we usually encounter a lot of faults due to bad weather.
“So we usually seek assistance in form of tractors because some of the areas are not accessible. More so when our supplies are low or when shedding, we always notify them. So our interventions take long during this period,” he said.
Highlighting the aspect of introducing alternative power sources, Gweru council said it has no resources to establish such plants at the moment.
“While the local authority would love to have an alternative backup power source like a solar plant to ensure uninterrupted water supply, we do not have the financial muscle to undertake installation of solar power at our water works.” said GCC’s director of Engineering services Praymore Mhlanga.
Residents in areas such as Mkoba 19 and 20 as well as some some parts of Ascot have since resorted to harvesting rain water as council water remains a scarce commodity due to water rationing among other challenges.
Last year Zesa switched off Town House as the debt accumulated to ZW$143 million.

Mvuma man carjacked, loses US$360 to robbers

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Mvuma man carjacked, loses US$360 to robbers

Tinaani Nyabereka

Mvuma– Police are investigating a case of robbery where a 26-year-old man was robbed of cash and his car along Harare-Masvingo road.
The incident occurred on January 19, 2022 at about 2200 hours.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko appealed to members of the public who might have information on the whereabouts of the suspects.
“We are appealing to members of the public with information that can help to identify the suspects who are three males, two females and subsequently recover the vehicle, to approach the nearest police station.
“The vehicle is a white Toyota Runnex registration number ADQ 3872. Once again, we urge drivers to desist from the habit of offering lifts to strangers since some of them will be moving criminals,” added Mahoko.
Circumstances given are that, Cosmas Kangirai of Fairfields, Mvuma was hired by five people from Chaka Business Centre to Chivhu.
Upon arrival at the 170 kilometre-peg, the suspects ordered him to stop the car purporting to have reached their destination before one of the suspects grabbed Kangirai by the neck demanding cash from him whilst others searched him.
They further tied his hands and legs and took cash amounting to US $360 from him before driving to Matende Compound, Fairfields where they dumped him.
The complainant however managed to free himself and reported the matter at Mvuma Police Station and police attended the scene.
The suspects are still at large.

ZCTU raps private sector over Covid-19 allowance

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ZCTU raps private sector over Covid-19 allowance

Fredrick Moyo

Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) has rapped the private sector over their failure to give workers Covid-19 allowances like government is doing despite expecting full productivity from the risk-prone workers.
Addressing workers at ZCTU Southern region board-room in Masvingo,
on January 24, 2022, ZCTU president Florence Mucha Taruvinga said the private sector should follow the government move to give workers Covid-19 allowances since the pandemic is affecting every worker.
“The private sector is neglecting its workers by not giving them Covid-19 allowances like what the government is doing. What is disturbing is that, the private sector just follows government moves in enforcing lockdown periods as well as lifting them when government does so, but they would not even bother to follow when it comes to giving workers Covid-19 allowances.
“The pandemic is affecting every worker and every worker should be given Covid-19 allowances to help them during this difficult time of the pandemic,” said Taruvinga.
She went on to accuse government and private sector employers of joining hands to oppress the ordinary worker as they are failing to meet the basic requirements of the worker.
“The government and private sector employers have joined hands in oppressing us as workers. They are failing to meet our basic needs as workers.
“What should we do when a worker’s salary is below ZW $ 71 000 that was drafted last year, when the same worker is failing to travel from one place to the other just because his/her salary is not sufficient?” said Taruvinga.
Taruvinga added that the Zimbabwean market is demanding United States dollars whereas a worker is getting paid in local currency that is not sufficient to sustain their needs.
She also said that the government is failing to address the grievances that the workers are facing and refusing to discuss their issues citing that there is Covid-19.
“Yes there is Covid-19, but by-elections are being held during the pandemic, so why is the government not listening to our grievances and allow us to discuss the issue.
“Calling for the rights of the worker is not to remove the president but to know what he or she would eat and what would his or her pension be like tomorrow. We will keep on talking about the issue until we are heard. As workers, we are continuing to fight for our rights so that we will be paid in US$,” said Taruvinga.
The government has of late been struggling to deal the rage of its workers who are demanding that their salaries be in United States dollars as the local currency continue to lose value on the parallel market.
Accompanying Taruvinga were vice presidents Valentine Chikosi, Nicholas Muchapiwa and Runesu Chipamaunga, Secretary general Japhet Moyo, his deputies Runesu Dzimiri and Kudakwashe Charumbira, Treasury general Douglas Chiradza as part of the new leadership ushered in last year.

YDZ calls for broad-based, progressive electoral reforms

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YDZ calls for broad-based, progressive electoral reforms

Rutendo Chirume

Youth Decide Zimbabwe on January 21 2022 released a statement imploring Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to develop broad-based and progressive electoral reforms to prove proficiency come March 26 by-elections.
YDZ said ZEC and other state institutions should take outstanding steps towards constructive correction of the systems and processes so as to move away from the past where other parties after each election reject and dismiss election results citing inappropriate conduct or rigging.
“Most of all, we implore with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to prove proficiency as obliged by the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the Electoral Act. In Zimbabwe, we have a record that after each election, other parties usually reject and dismiss the election results citing either inappropriate conduct or rigging. Meanwhile we call upon ZEC and all state institutions to correct outstanding steps towards constructive correction of the systems and processes so as to dissipate from the past. As young people, we call for immediate, broad-based and progressive electoral reforms,” read the statement.
YDZ also bemoaned the delay of parliamentary and local government by-elections date announcement by President Emmerson Mnangagwa which was supposed to be held in March 2020 saying it is a repression of the constitutional rights of the citizens.
“Youth Decide Zimbabwe (YDZ) has noted the proclamation of the delayed and much-awaited by-elections date by President Mnangagwa. The most important feature of a democratic society like Zimbabwe is the conducting of free, fair, credible and timeous elections. Before anything else, we unyieldingly reprove the dilatory of the Parliamentary and Local government by-elections which have been vacant since 2020. The postponement of by-elections was just and a successful repression of the constitutional rights of citizens. We pleadingly charge the responsible authorities to always act as per constitutional obligations,” the statement read.
The statement also encouraged the youth to participate in the forthcoming by-elections with great efficacy and determination as a potent to fight corruption, nepotism and consolidation of power and that the whole nation should reject and renounce ancient politics characterized by violence, hate, blaming and sloganeering.
“We fervently encourage the youth to participate in the forthcoming by-elections with great efficacy and determination. We strongly believe that voting is a civic right and responsibility which the youth must be providing guidance and direction as well as determining and protecting the outcomes. The youth must use elections as a tool to fight corruption, nepotism and authoritarian consolidation of power under all and any circumstances. We encourage the youth and the generality of citizens across the nation to boldly reject and renounce the ancient politics which were characterized by violence, hate, blaming and sloganeering. It is high time for us as the youth to strategically position ourselves as agents of national development and transformation,” it read.
Zimbabwean election periods have been characterised by political intolerance in which intra and inter-party violence became common features in the run up to, during and soon after the polls.

CCC SG Hwende fails to resolve Masvingo ward 4 debacle

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CCC SG Hwende fails to resolve Masvingo ward 4 debacle

Faith Duri

A delegation of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Secretary General Chalton Hwende yesterday (February 1) failed to solve the Masvingo Urban ward 4 by-election candidate impasse after conducting a meeting.

The team which comprised of Secretary for Local Government Jacob Mafume, Secretary for Rural Mobilisation and Strategy Happymore ‘Bvondo’ Chidziva, local leadership including provincial chairperson Misheck Marava, provincial secretary for elections Godfrey Madzikanda among others was on a mission to allegedly force Thokozile Muchuchuti to withdraw her candidature from ZEC after the party fielded two candidates in the same ward.

The team reportedly met at former ward five and by-election candidate Daniel Mberikunashe’s place at around 1600hours and the meeting ended around 1800hours.

Sources who spoke to TellZim News said the leadership tried to convince Muchuchuti to step down paving way for their favourite Aleck Tabe but she refused to be cowed down saying she could not step down for the second time.

“We thought they have come to do primaries and ask the loser to withdraw but instead, they simply wanted to force Muchuchuti to withdraw. They are just doing it because she is a woman and are not considering that she is the sole female candidate in the four wards up for by-elections in the constituency,” said the source.

In 2018 she won primary elections ahead of the preferred candidate Godfrey Kurauone who went on to take the ward after it was declared to be a reserve for the youth.

This time around she had an upper hand but Tabe was handpicked to contest against her and they refused to do primary elections fearing Muchuchuti’s popularity in the ward.

“Most of the top leadership preferred Tabe and wanted Muchuchuti to step down but they failed and will now present reports to the national leadership which will make a decision on the matter,” said a source.

Another source said Muchuchuti is being backed by Vice President Lynette Karenyi-Kore and former provincial chairperson James Gumbi, current provincial spokesperson Dereck Charamba and majority of the provincial main wing, women and some youths.

On the other hand Aleck Tabe has the blessing of SG Hwende, Happymore ‘Bvondo’ Chidziva, Cecelia Chimbiri and former ward four councillor Godfrey Kurauone.

“Muchuchuti has the support of vice president Kore and Gumbi among others. Gumbi has the financial muscle and is the one financing her campaign. On the other hand, Tabe has Hwende, Chimbiri, Bvondo and Kurauone in his corner that is why he is also defiant,” said the source.

Other sources said they asked her to step down promising her the provincial chairlady post.

Marava and Charamba could not be reached for comments as their mobile phones were not getting through.

Hwende was also not picking up his phone and did not respond to WhatsApp messages.

Muchuchuti however vowed not to withdraw her candidature saying she had endured enough since 2018 and the electorate and her campaign team are urging her not to succumb to the pressure.

“They promised me the provincial chairlady post because there is no one on that post. Also they said at next elections they will appoint me number one provincial councillor.

“I refused to step down because my campaign team has asked me not to withdraw. The electorate needs me so I cannot betray their trust. We have already made flyers, so we are going ahead as planned,” said Muchuchuti.

A number of ward four people who spoke to TellZim News vowed to continue supporting her saying they do not know why the top leadership is anti-women.

“Why are they always asking her to step down when she wins the primaries? They should give those powerful posts they are promising her to the people she defeated. We want her to be our councillor and nothing else,” said one of the residents.

Kurauone is the one influencing the national leadership to support Tabe and last time they also promised her the same but nothing materialised,” said one resident.

The fiasco started on January 26 when the national leadership signed both candidates’ papers for nomination and both sailed through.

It is alleged that some people aligned to Tabe attacked Muchuchuti and took her handbag which contained papers for nomination, and she is reported to have sustained some injuries.

Juvenile rapes 74-year-old granny

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Juvenile rapes 74-year-old granny

Rutendo Chirume

A 17-year-old boy from Mushagashe farms under Chief Zimuto in Masvingo was recently sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a 74-year-old woman from the same area.
The accused appeared before Justice Judith Zuyu on January 21 who sentenced him to eight years at Hwahwa young offenders’ prison.
Prosecutor Liberty Hove said that on December 26, at around 1800hrs, the accused saw the elderly lady who was coming from fetching her cattle in a nearby bush.
When the complainant realized that the boy had evil intentions, she tried to run away but the accused caught her before she could go any far.
The accused wrestled the elderly woman and raped her once.
When she tried to cry out for help, the accused closed her mouth using his hand.
On December 28 the complainant reported the matter to Masvingo rural police station leading to the arrest of the accused.

Wetlands: Pillar to achieve prioritized SDGs

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Wetlands: Pillar to achieve prioritized SDGs

The 17 sustainable development goals launched by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 were set to bring a sustainable living for everyone by 2030. However, to achieve the goals Zimbabwean communities have been urged to take part in preserving Wetlands as they are crucial in the journey to better and sustainable living, stakeholders said.

As the world commemorates World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2022, some climate change experts and environmental champions indicated that wetlands are a pillar towards the achievement of some of the ten sustainable development goals which have been prioritized by the Zimbabwean government.

SDG 2: Zero hunger

The Founder and Executive Director of Mhakwe Heritage Foundation Trust David Mutambirwa urged citizens to observe the importance and significance of wetlands as they provide a source of food and organic medicines. 

“Wetlands play a pivotal role in the fight against hunger. They promote food production and food security through providing water for market gardening and aqua-farming. Also, they are a habitat for hundreds of plants species some which can even have medicinal value,” said Mutambirwa.

He also said there is a need to equip communities with knowledge about wetlands, impact of destroying them and encourage everyone to be environmental stewards to achieve sustainable living.

In ward 10, which sits within Chivi, a drought-stricken district that falls under Zimbabwe’s agro-ecological region five, villagers use Govaguru wetland as a source of water for gardening and their livestock.

Goal number two aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition by 2030.

SDG 6 clean water

Sustainable Development Goal number six is set to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

During the rainy seasons, various pollutants (agrochemicals, sewer and oils) are washed away from agricultural lands, industrial and residential areas into water bodies.

An environmental expert Shamiso Mupara pointed out that wetlands play a huge role towards the achievement of SDG 6 as they act as a natural sponge to filter underground water.

“Wetlands help to filter water, thereby making sure that underground water is clean and safe to use. They also remove pollutants from surface waters,” said Mupara.

She also said they have reached community members in Mutare South as a way of encouraging and strengthening the participation of local communities in protecting wetlands.

“We reached out to a total of 250 community members through five workshops that we held in Mutare South in September and October 2021 which were all focused on protecting water sources such as rivers and wetlands.

“We also discouraged sand mining in rivers, stream bank cultivation and use of chemicals when catching fish,” she added.

Bridging the ecological literacy gap in communities is also of great significance in the protection of wetlands and achievement of some of the SDGs.

SDG 13 Climate action

Goal number 13 takes government and its stakeholders to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact.

Masvingo Environmental Management Agency (EMA) Environmental education and publicity officer Brian Makani said wetlands are carbon sinks that remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.

“Wetlands help to mitigate effects of climate change through capturing and storing carbon dioxide and can also make an area receive better rains,” said Makani.

Statistics from the World Data Atlas, shows that in 2020 carbon dioxide emission per capita for Zimbabwe was 0.65 tons of carbon dioxide.

In Zimbabwe, much of the carbon dioxide emission is from the burning of fossil fuels (liquid, solid and gas fuels).

Some of the ten prioritized SDGs include SDG 3 (Good health), 4 (Education), 5 (Gender equality), 7 (Clean Energy), 8 (Economic growth), 9 (resilient infrastructure) and 17 (Partnerships).

Between the years 2000 and 2015, Zimbabwe was also part of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and there were eight MDGs that were set to be achieved.

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