Episode notes
Today on The Conservation Conversation (Tuesday 17 February 2026), we dive into the history and foundations of Zimbabwe’s water story in Episode 01 of the Zimbabwe Water Dialogue Series.
Before we talk about shortages, pollution, or the future, we must understand where it all began.
How was Zimbabwe’s water system designed?What did we inherit at independence? Was Zimbabwe ever truly water-scarce, or did management failures shape today’s crisis?
Join Host Rumbie Takawira in conversation with:
Eng. Takudza Makwangudze – Director, Engineering & Hydrological Services, Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)
And
Professor Hodson Makurira - Pro Vice Chancellor, Infrastructure Development & Digitalisation, University of Zimbabwe
Keywords
Environment
Conservation
wetlands
HORTICULTURE
TRADE
Lake Chivero
Climate Change
Finance
Wildlife
Water
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