Online Reporter
Wallace Ruzvidzo
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today commission Geo Pomona Waste Management’s state-of-the-art sorting plant and refuse collection equipment, with door-to-door waste collection set to be launched tomorrow (Friday).
The sorting plant is designed to carry out a comprehensive selection process for incoming waste, in line with international best practices. It separates bulky materials and recyclable fractions from the general waste stream, ensuring that recyclables are not incinerated and aligning with global environmental standards. The process also avoids environmentally harmful practices.
In addition, the plant will help isolate and prepare waste with high calorific value for Geo Pomona Waste Management’s waste-to-energy plant. Once operational, the facility will incinerate 1 000 tonnes of waste to generate between 16MW and 22MW of electricity per hour, which will be fed into the national grid.
Geo Pomona’s executive chairman and chief executive officer, Dr Dilesh Nguwaya, told Zimpapers yesterday that today’s commissioning marks a significant milestone for both the company and the country’s waste management system.
The Second Republic continues to emphasise the importance of adopting globally recognised waste management practices across all sectors.
“His Excellency, the President, will be commissioning the waste sorting plant and refuse collection equipment. The sorting facility is now fully complete, with all equipment successfully installed. This marks a significant milestone in our adherence to the waste management hierarchy and our commitment to a ‘Zero-Waste to Landfill’ policy,” said Dr Nguwaya.
He also confirmed that door-to-door waste collection would commence tomorrow.
“Perhaps the most anticipated milestone is the commissioning of the refuse collection fleet, which enables us to officially launch door-to-door waste collection on Friday, 6th June 2025. Residents across Harare will now see Geo Pomona trucks right at their doorsteps.”
Geo Pomona’s immediate goal, Dr Nguwaya said, is to clean up Harare and restore its “Sunshine City” status.
“We are fully committed to this mission and determined not to let the residents down. With the sorting plant now operational, we aim to further promote recycling, raise public awareness, and shift mindsets towards more sustainable waste management practices. The plant will be central to this transformation, as it enables more efficient waste handling and supports the circular economy,” he said.
Turning to the sorting plant, Dr Nguwaya noted that it had been assembled with the assistance of Turkish engineers. This collaboration, he said, also facilitated skills transfer, in line with the Second Republic’s focus on skills development and empowerment.
“While the plant was being assembled, our local engineering team worked closely with Turkish technicians from the company we purchased the equipment from. This collaboration was instrumental not only in the installation but also in skills transfer.
“Our engineers had the opportunity to learn directly from the technicians, enhancing their capacity to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the plant going forward. It was a great opportunity for knowledge exchange and local empowerment. The team currently on site is now fully operating the plant,” said Dr Nguwaya.
