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Talent Gore
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TANZANIA’S interest in partnering Geo Pomona Waste Management is gaining momentum, with a delegation undertaking a look-and-learn visit at the waste management facility in Harare.
A delegation from Tanzania was led on a tour of the facility by Geo Pomona executive chairman and chief executive officer, Dr Dilesh Nguwaya.
Speaking after touring the site, Tanzanian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Susan Kaganda said her country was keen to collaborate with Geo Pomona to replicate a similar model, describing the facility as a benchmark for Africa.
“I was here at the beginning of the construction, but in just a few months, I am seeing a great transformation. We are here to learn and to appreciate what our colleagues are doing. There is a strong sense of commitment, creativity and innovation,” she said.
She said African countries faced serious waste management challenges, making initiatives such as Geo Pomona a source of inspiration.
“When I first came, the number of workers was minimal, but today there are more than 1 000 employees. This is clear evidence of job creation, which means economic growth and improved livelihoods,” she said.
Ambassador Kaganda said Tanzania is eager to deepen cooperation with Zimbabwe through skills transfer and technology exchange.
“Our collaboration is now moving from political relations to economic cooperation. We are brotherly countries, and we must work together to uplift our communities,” she said.
Leading the Tanzanian delegation, Brigadier General Shija Lupi, Deputy Executive Director, National Service Corporation, said the visit was part of efforts to identify scalable and sustainable waste management solutions for Tanzanian cities.
“We are impressed by the level of organisation and the technological application here. This is exactly the kind of initiative we are looking to implement back home,” he said.
Dr Nguwaya said the visit reflected growing regional confidence in Zimbabwe’s waste management model.
“We are proud that what started as a local project is now being recognised at a regional level. Our goal has always been to provide a sustainable, environmentally friendly solution while creating economic value,” he said.
The facility was designed to convert waste into energy and other by-products, positioning it as a key component in Zimbabwe’s transition towards a circular economy.
Providing an update on the waste-to-energy plant, he said Geo Pomona engaged an engineering, procurement and construction contractor to spearhead the next phase of development.
“The plant is expected to generate between 16 and 22 megawatts of electricity, which will contribute significantly to the national grid while addressing waste management challenges,” Dr Nguwaya said.
The company remained open to regional partnerships aimed at knowledge sharing and replication of the model across Africa.
