Online Reporter
Harmony Agere
Zimbabwe’s Geo Pomona Waste Management this week toured Ethiopia’s flagship waste management facilities as part of efforts to expand regional collaboration in sustainable urban transformation.
The delegation, led by CEO and Executive Chairman Dr Dilesh Nguwaya, visited the Koyefeche Wastewater Treatment Centre, located southeast of Addis Ababa, where they held discussions aimed at unlocking new business opportunities.
According to the company, such partnerships are critical for scaling solutions that reduce emissions, create jobs and position Zimbabwe as a leader in sustainable waste management.
The team also toured the Reppie Waste-to-Energy Project, a pioneering facility situated southwest of the Ethiopian capital.
The visit focused on exploring potential areas of cooperation in renewable energy and recycling, while exchanging expertise on adapting waste-to-energy models to different African contexts.
“Our focus is on regional knowledge exchange, capacity building, and partnerships that adapt the model to local contexts,” the company said in a statement.
“By doing so, we aim to scale circular economy solutions that not only address waste but also deliver renewable energy, green jobs, and healthier urban environments across Africa.”
The visits were undertaken on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), which brought together governments, investors and development agencies in Addis Ababa.
Geo Pomona said the summit provided an important platform to strengthen partnerships that accelerate green innovation in waste management across the continent.
The company is now actively engaging with other African cities and governments to share expertise and replicate its waste-to-energy model, which it believes can drive both environmental and economic benefits.
