Tinaye Agere
Harmony Agere
Geo Pomona Waste Management is in the process of attaining ISO certification for its waste-to-energy facility in Pomona, Harare, as it continues to expand its footprint in environmentally sustainable waste solutions.
Speaking during a tour of the facility by a delegation from Bulawayo City Council, the company’s chief executive officer and executive chairman, Dr Dilesh Nguwaya, confirmed the development, saying they had begun aligning operations with international standards set by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
“We are in the first stage, and they are coming here to make sure that every department is in compliance,” said Dr Nguwaya.
“After that, we will follow all the processes that people from ISO want from Geo Pomona, so we are following that, so that we meet their standards to make sure that we get the ISO certificate.”
ISO certification is globally recognised as a benchmark of quality, safety and efficiency.
It ensures that a company’s management systems, products and services meet international standards, enhancing both credibility and operational performance.
Geo Pomona has already achieved FIFA certification for its sports facilities, and this new initiative further underscores its commitment to excellence and international compliance.
Bulawayo eyes Geo Pomona model
Meanwhile, the City of Bulawayo is exploring a partnership with Geo Pomona to establish a similar waste management facility in the country’s second-largest city.
Bulawayo City Council officials, who toured the Pomona facility as part of a familiarisation visit, expressed admiration for the plant’s operations.
The city has been grappling with mounting solid waste challenges and is urgently seeking sustainable solutions.
“We are very impressed by the model that we have seen here at Geo Pomona and would be looking at setting up a similar plant in Bulawayo,” said Bulawayo’s deputy mayor, Councillor Edwin Ndlovu.
“This is one of the key points that we focused on at the Investment Conference that we had in Harare.”
Dr Nguwaya welcomed the potential collaboration, stating that Geo Pomona was ready to support Bulawayo in adopting a similar model.
“I am glad that Bulawayo City Council is impressed and wants to replicate this initiative in their municipality,” he said.
“It is something that we have proposed to them and now we await their response.”
The visit offered Bulawayo City Council valuable insights into integrated and environmentally friendly urban waste management systems and further discussions are expected to shape the next steps of the proposed partnership.
Geo Pomona’s commitment to sustainable urban development and international best practices positions it as a key player in Zimbabwe’s transition towards modern waste management solutions.
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