President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised the Geo Pomona waste management project during a tour with SADC Heads of State and Government, stressing its importance for sustainable waste management and renewable energy generation.
Mnangagwa pointed out that rapid urbanisation and population growth have exacerbated the challenges of waste management in Zimbabwe, putting a strain on local authorities and resources. He stressed that the Geo Pomona initiative addresses these challenges by converting waste into energy, which will eventually power the national grid.
The project is being commended for its innovative approach, which focuses on environmental benefits and employment opportunities for youth and women, among others, and is in line with the government’s goal of inclusive economic growth. Mnangagwa also called on other SADC countries to pursue similar projects, adopting global best practices to meet regional needs.
Dilesh Nguwaya, Chairman and CEO of Geo Pomona Waste Management, highlighted the transformation of the former Pomona landfill into an environmentally friendly facility. The project includes a sorting plant to separate recyclable and non-recyclable material. Recyclable material will be sold to recycling companies, non-recyclable material will be incinerated to generate between 16 and 22 MW of electricity.
