Current Affairs
Pomona Waste Management Releases Tuesday Waste Collection Schedule for Harare
Geo Pomona Waste LU Management (Pvt) Ltd has taken a proactive step in addressing Harare’s waste management challenges by releasing a detailed Tuesday waste collection schedule.
The move is part of a broader strategy to improve sanitation, protect public health, and maintain a cleaner environment in the capital city.
The schedule outlines specific regions and sub-areas across Harare where waste will be collected every Tuesday. These include high-traffic business districts, residential suburbs, and developing urban communities. The service is structured to ensure regular garbage removal in densely populated and strategically important areas.
In Region 1, waste collection will cover the Central Business District (CBD), with areas such as Julius Nyerere Uptown and Downtown targeted. Other suburbs in Region 1 include Msasa Park, where waste will be collected from areas north and south of Msasa Drive up to Homestead. Hatfield is also part of this region, with collection zones including Chadcombe, Park Meadowlands, Logan Park, Manyame Airbase, and surrounding areas bounded by key roads such as Chiremba, Harare Drive, and Seke Road.
Sunningdale (comprising Sunningdale 1, 2, and 3) and Waterfalls are also included, with the latter covering a wide range of communities such as Houghton Park, Ardbennie, Mainway Meadows, Hopely Township, and others.
Region 3 will see collections in Glen Norah (A, B, and C), Chitubu, Sisk Area, and Longlines. Highfield, which is divided into Areas A and B for the purpose of waste management, includes Old Canaan, Jerusalem, Egypt Lines, and Western Triangle in Highfield A, while Highfield B includes Fidelity Houses, Old Highfield, and new stands around Chinyaradzo and PWD compounds.
Region 4 will focus on Westgate and Westgate Area D, which are among Harare’s growing residential and commercial zones. These areas are particularly important due to rapid population growth and infrastructure development.
Pomona Waste Geo LU Management has emphasised that effective waste collection is critical for maintaining public hygiene and supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts toward sustainable urban development. The company has encouraged residents in the listed areas to place their waste bins outside by 7:00 AM on Tuesday mornings and to avoid practices such as illegal dumping and obstruction of collection trucks.
In a statement, Pomona Waste Geo LU Management reiterated their commitment to creating a cleaner and healthier city.
“The company views regular and efficient waste collection as not only a service but also a partnership with residents. Citizens are also urged to report missed collections or areas of concern through the company’s helpline or digital platforms,” said Geo Pomona.
This initiative marks a vital step toward organised and transparent urban waste management in Harare. With collaboration between waste management companies and the public, Zimbabwe can move closer to achieving its vision of clean, sustainable, and livable urban spaces.
The Government has strongly condemned the unlawful subdivision and sale of land at North Umzari Farm in Makonde District, Chinhoyi, saying the transactions are in breach of the country’s spatial planning and urban development regulations.
According to Minister of Local Government and Public Works Hon Daniel Garwe, authorities never granted approval or issued compliance certificates for the creation and sale of residential stands on the farm.
“The layout plans circulating in connection with the land sales are “fake, fraudulent and legally void,” he said.
The minister urged members of the public to exercise caution when purchasing land in the area, warning that buyers involved in illegal land transactions risk losing their money because Government will not compensate victims.
“Any structures erected without properly approved plans may be demolished, stressing that Government is determined to eliminate disorderly settlements and ensure organised urban growth in line with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 agenda,” he concluded.
NetOne has officially launched a new base station in Matjinge, Bulilima District, in Matabeleland South Province as part of efforts to improve network coverage and connectivity in rural communities.
The new base station is expected to provide better mobile communication services to residents in Matjinge and surrounding areas, helping communities access reliable voice and internet services.
The development forms part of NetOne’s ongoing programme to bridge the digital divide by expanding telecommunications infrastructure to underserved areas across the country.
Improved connectivity will help support communication, business activities, education and access to digital services within the district.
The launch of the base station also reflects Zimbabwe’s broader push toward digital inclusion and increased access to modern technology in rural communities.
The 2026 Girls in ICT programme has officially started at National University of Science and Technology under the theme, “AI Development – Girls Shaping the Digital Future.”
The event brings together young girls from different schools and communities to encourage participation in information and communication technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Speaking during the launch, ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera said empowering girls in technology is important for building a smarter and more inclusive digital future for Zimbabwe.
“Empowering girls today means shaping a smarter, more inclusive digital future for Zimbabwe,” she said.
Minister Mavetera encouraged girls to take advantage of opportunities in the technology sector and actively participate in artificial intelligence and other digital innovations.
The programme aims to inspire more young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) while helping close the gender gap in the ICT industry.
The Girls in ICT initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote digital inclusion and equip young people with skills needed for the country’s growing digital economy.
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