Story by Peter Chivhima
EFFORTS to promote environmental cleanliness were intensified this Friday as part of Zimbabwe’s First Friday National Clean-Up Day, with teams deployed across cities and towns in all provinces to tackle pollution and encourage civic responsibility.
The exercise forms part of broader initiatives to reinforce the government’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community empowerment.
“This initiative supports the National Clean-Up Day as declared by His Excellency, President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. We are encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their immediate environment. Cleaning should not be limited to the first Friday of each month—if your doorstep is dirty on any day, take the initiative to clean it. Today, our teams worked across different provinces to ensure the entire nation is kept clean,” said Chief Finance Officer, Mrs Nyasha Nyambuya.
Participation by government officials underscored the importance of collaboration in environmental protection. Harare Metropolitan Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Charles Tawengwa, joined the exercise, praising the corporate and community efforts.
“The exercise enforces the declaration of every First Friday as a National Clean-Up Day by His Excellency the President. This is a tangible step in Zimbabwe’s national campaign against environmental pollution. The programme is a significant example of corporate social responsibility supporting community empowerment, environmental preservation, and the beautification of our provinces. Government stands ready to support future editions of this campaign, which will run across six provinces in the first phase,” Minister Tawengwa said.
The National Clean-Up Programme, established after President Mnangagwa’s designation of the first Friday of each month as a National Clean-Up Day, has grown into a key national initiative. It aims to instil a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s broader environmental preservation agenda.
