The International Labour Organisation Director General Gilbert Houngbo has been charmed by our waste-to-energy project in Pomona.
Houngbo toured our facility on Tuesday where he was impressed by the modern technologies.
“This project signifies the adoption of modern waste-to-energy management solutions in the country and it is for every developing country to copy and use in managing waste,” Houngbo said.
“I’m impressed by the level of development I have witnessed in this country.
“I think, collectively, if we make that development our business, not government business. It’s not the government. The government is there to provide leadership, direction, policy, and create a conducive environment for business development. When there are issues, we sit down through social dialogue and political dialogue to deal with our issues. The country has very good comparative advantages.”
Our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman Dr Dilesh Nguwaya said the sorting plant was expected to be completed in January 2025.
Dr Nguwaya said: “As Geo Pomona Waste Management, we feel honoured to receive high profile people to come and see what we are doing in terms of waste management. This shows that we are a champion of waste management in the region and beyond. People are coming to copy what we are doing here, how we manage our waste, how we are going to separate it.”
“We have just received equipment for the sorting plant. The other containers are on their way here so that we are able to make sure that by the end of January we finish the installation of the sorting plant.”
Our facility in Pomona, Harare has received recognition for efforts in waste management, including a recent award at the Environmental, Social and Governance Achievement Awards.
