Junior Council Voices Heard at National Fire Week Indaba

Representatives from the Chitungwiza Junior Council have actively participated in the National Fire Week Indaba held last Thursday at the Rainbow Towers, joining key stakeholders in a crucial discussion aimed at improving Zimbabwe’s national fire management strategy.

Running under the theme, “Prevent Veld Fires – Protect Our Environment.”, the high-profile gathering saw a diverse range of participants, including officials from various government ministries, the Zimbabwe Republic Police, members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Senator Chiefs, representatives from parastatals, junior parliamentarians from across the nation, and members of the private sector.

The indaba served as a platform for in-depth reviews of existing fire management protocols and the exploration of strategies to enhance their effectiveness in safeguarding the nation’s environment and resources.

Officially launching the 2025 National Fire Awareness Week at the event, the Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Honourable Dr. Evelyn Ndlovu, highlighted the critical and immediate need for a unified national effort to combat the persistent threat of veld fires.

The indaba is expected to yield concrete recommendations and strategies that will inform and strengthen Zimbabwe’s approach to fire prevention and management in the face of increasing environmental challenges.