During the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, regional leaders took time out from their busy schedules to tour Geo Pomona Waste Management Private Limited and the Museum of African Liberation under the leadership of President Mnangagwa. As the newly appointed SADC Chairperson, President Mnangagwa stressed the importance of accurately documenting African history, free from the distortions of former colonial powers.

In his keynote address at the African Liberation Museum, President Mnangagwa reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to the spirit of Pan-Africanism and shared national history. He announced that Zimbabwe had made one hectare of land available to SADC member states to build monuments commemorating their struggle against colonialism. He also stressed the importance of preserving African narratives and warned against the distortion of the continent’s history.

The tour was attended by prominent heads of state and government, including Angola’s President Joao Lourenço, Eswatini’s King Mswati III, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi and SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi.

Speaking at the Geo Pomona Waste Management premises, President Mnangagwa highlighted the project’s role in promoting innovation and sustainable economic growth in the SADC region. He praised the waste-to-energy initiative for addressing environmental challenges and generating electricity for the national grid. The project is in line with Zimbabwe’s vision to promote environmentally sound waste management practices and contribute to a cleaner, healthier future.

Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya, CEO of Geo Pomona, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to showcase the company’s innovative waste management model, describing it as a testament to President Mnangagwa’s vision of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030. The events were also attended by Zimbabwe’s Vice Presidents, government ministers, diplomats and other dignitaries.