Sharleen Mohammed

Geo Pomona Chieft Executive Officer (CEO)  Dr Delish Nguwaya says the company is advancing plans to generate electricity from waste as part of broader efforts to support agriculture, improve waste management and contribute to climate change mitigation in Zimbabwe.

Nguwaya was giving oral evidence before a Parliamentary Thematic Committee on Climate Change, where he spoke on waste management practices in Zimbabwe, their implications for environmental sustainability, and the national waste management strategy.

Dr Nguwaya said that geo pomona project is now entering a new phase focused on producing electricity from waste collected at the Pomona site.

“We are now in the process of building electricity generated from waste,” he said.

He explained that the model could be expanded to other cities across the country, helping to improve waste management systems while also supporting agricultural production and food security goals.

“On the issue of agriculture, we need to expand to other cities so that we can contribute towards agriculture and food security,” he said.

The remarks come as Zimbabwe explores integrated approaches linking waste management, renewable energy and climate change mitigation as part of national environmental and development priorities.

Experts say waste-to-energy initiatives can help reduce landfill pressure while providing electricity for irrigation systems, cold storage facilities and agro-processing plants which are key components in strengthening agricultural productivity.

Organic waste can also be processed into compost, improving soil fertility and supporting climate-smart agriculture practices.

Dr Nguwaya added that the initiative aligns with national efforts to promote sustainable urban services, innovation and environmental protection.

If expanded to other urban centres, waste-to-energy projects could improve waste collection systems, generate electricity, create employment and support agricultural value chains.

Zimbabwe continues to prioritise food security through irrigation development, climate-smart agriculture and infrastructure expansion, with reliable energy seen as a critical enabler.

Geo Pomona is positioned as one of the country’s flagship waste management projects, expected to modernize urban waste systems while contributing to environmental sustainability and economic development.