Online Reporter
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
The Environmental Management Agency today launches its five-day awareness, environmental audit and billing blitz in Bulawayo as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting environmental consciousness, sustainable practices, regulation and compliance across Zimbabwe.
In a notice, the Agency said the initiative will focus on engaging all residents and businesses of Bulawayo on topical environmental issues including, but not limited to: environmental regulation and compliance, whereby businesses are to ensure that their operations are licensed and outstanding bills are paid in full; veldfire prevention and control; proper waste management and anti-dumping practices; community participation in environmental stewardship (community-based organisations, youths); and industry engagement.
“The blitz will include roadshows, roadblock awareness campaigns, educational outreach in communities, clean-up activities and stakeholder engagements, checking licence status, designed to strengthen public understanding and cooperation in tackling environmental challenges,” said the Agency.
It called upon all residents, businesses, institutions and community leaders in Bulawayo to support and participate in the campaign.
“Together, we can build a cleaner, safer and more resilient environment for future generations.”
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