Tendai Muererwa
Mutare-The Mutare Tales Arts Association, in partnership with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), on April 29, 2026 led commemorations of the Green Earth Action Day at Moffat Hall.
The initiative brought together Government officials, civil society organisations and key stakeholders to reflect on environmental sustainability and collective action.
The commemorations began with a clean-up campaign in Hobhouse, followed by a tree-planting exercise at Moffat Hall.
Speaking at the event, guest of honour and Mutare District Development Coordinator, Tendai Kapenzi, emphasised the need to translate dialogue into tangible action.
“We must not allow today’s discussions to fade away. Let us commit to practical and decisive steps that sustain this momentum,” he said.
Kapenzi also hailed artists in Mutare for using their creative talents to raise awareness about pollution while contributing to environmental protection efforts.
“Protecting the environment is not merely a policy choice or development goal, but a constitutional obligation and national duty that citizens should embrace with pride,” he said.
The event ran under the theme: “A creative fusion of visual art, music and poetry – driving positive change and initiating dialogue through community engagement and collaborations for a cleaner, greener earth.”
Kapenzi commended Mutare Tales for integrating dance, poetry and music to transform global environmental concerns into meaningful local action.
“In the spirit of leaving no one behind, we recognise that youth are not just beneficiaries, but primary architects of the country’s success. Empowering them requires more than policy — it requires giving them a voice. By merging creative disciplines with community engagement, we are fostering a culture of sustainability and demonstrating that when art meets advocacy, it becomes a powerful force for driving positive change,” he said.
Mutare District Environmental Officer, Christabel Musoso, underscored the significance of the commemorations in promoting environmental stewardship.
“Meaningful change begins within communities. It is our collective responsibility to safeguard the environment for future generations,” she said.
Green Earth Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Mutare Tales Project Manager, Tawanda Ndlovu, said the initiative focuses on supporting young artists and providing a platform for youth expression through poetry, dance and music.
“Mutare Tales is about showcasing the power of art as a tool to raise awareness. Change does not just happen to us — it is something we must be intentional about. It starts with individuals, families, communities and the nation at large,” she said.
