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Little effort towards waste management in Zimbabwe |
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by Makomborero Muzunde | 14-04-2019 01:04
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It does not need any environmental specialist to notice that Zimbabwe has failed when it comes to waste management. One with naked eye can see the sewage bursts, plastics and paper. Every citizen is an eye witness to the fall of the Might Great Zimbabwe that was passed to us by our ancestors. I did a research on why there is waste management in our beautiful country. Below are the main reasons behind poor waste management.
In my research, firstly I discovered that the city councils are inefficient and ineffective. The 'City Fathers' have failed their duties in creating a better Zimbabwe for the next generations. The refuse collection trucks are outdated, they were imported from other countries after they had no residual value. The second hand trucks are not efficient since they break down frequently, therefore being able to serve a small area than expected. Furthermore the city councils are not able to properly manage the sewage pipes. The sewage pipes are old so they burst more often. Their by-laws have encouraged mass urbanization at a faster rate they cannot cope up with, creating hot spots for many problems such as cholera and society issues such as criminal activities. Is this a better Zimbabwe we are creating? The education system is one of the reasons of poor waste management system. At schools the students are not on the importance of the environment but to be taught on non community building subjects such as mathematics. It is focused on high literacy not focusing on the threat to humanity such as waste. There are few activities to improve the environmental education such as debates, quiz and campaigns. It is a disgrace for my fellow citizens having a blind eye towards environment. Do they need any eye opener? Probably Yes, the Environmental Agency is rotten to the core. Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is the commission with the mandate to manage the environment through having awareness campaigns and punishing the offenders of the law. It is corrupt, it cannot act in times of need, sewage and litter flooding in the streets of Harare. EMA only document laws but fail to implement them. This raise a question in people, why are they paid? The economy is of great blame to the poor waste management system. Failure to set up the recycling companies that have a better incentive schemes. It is hard to sacrifice your health to a penny, they are being paid 50c per 5kg of plastic. Picking litter without proper safety clothing to avoid the dangers such as health threats. A penny for a life, shame my fellow Zimbabweans. In conclusion the people of Zimbabwe are witnessing the downfall of the great country and are failing to make it fly again. Is Zimbabwean land sustainable for the next generations, let us put our hands together to bring this land back to live. A threat to mankind is waste. REFERENCES https://www.newsday.co.zw/2018/08/product-dumping-killing-zim-industry/ https://www.ema.co.zw My article on the detailed research will soon be available on Research Gate and My Blog |
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6 Comments
Hello makomboreo
Thank you for your report and pictures about effort towards waste management in Zimbabwe. I really loved your report.
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 16-06-2019 04:39
Hi Makomborero,
Thank you so much for your work and letting us know about environmental issues in Zimbabwe. At the same time, I was saddened to read that environment has been seriously damaged due to the urban development and it seems that local government needs to think about how they can continue with the development while maintaining the current environment status. To be honest, your picture look a bit shocking and they actually speak for themselves. This is a great report, Makomborero.
Louis Mentor
Posted 22-04-2019 15:38
Hi Makomborero,
It is heart breaking to hear that the poor waste management in Zimbabwe is causing serious environmental and social problems. Also, it's sad that the biggest reason behind this was the economy. In the long run, we have to think about sustainable development and learn to
preserve the nature. Otherwise, it will return to human in a few decades. Thank you for sharing your report and keep up the good work!
Wonhee Mentor
Posted 19-04-2019 16:14
Hi Makomborero,
It is so sad that the people we have put our faith in doing a duty for the country have failed in providing a service to all. From outdated collection trucks, to non-functional pipes. I can only image that kind of life a citizen of Zimbabwe is going through, one thing to consider is how their lives are being affected, from health (cholera) to safety (criminal activities). No person need to be introduced to such.
The land may be sustainable for the next generations, but we need to start now to bring chnage so as to bring this land back to live.
The pictures speak for themselves and I sympathise with you and your country,
Sincerely,
Rosa
Posted 18-04-2019 16:36
Hello makomboreo
These pictures are very pricking. These practices must be managed. And I thing unmanaged waste management practices is problem of most of the country. I hope it get proper management.
Green cheers!
Posted 15-04-2019 11:03
Better waste management systems are the keys to a country's success as they open opportunities such as Tourism and Investments. Is an tourist or investor who wants to invest in a country with waste everywhere? food for thought
Posted 14-04-2019 01:12