Ukuna Environmental Association

20/09/2026

THE SILENCE WASN'T JUST SILENCE. IT WAS BREWING.

While the cameras weren't rolling, UKUNA was already building — turning plastic waste into eco-bricks, pushing our Plastic-to-Fuel initiative forward, and putting Beitbridge's youth at the center of real environmental work. Quietly. Consistently.

This week, the cameras found us.

ZBC News and Ziyah Media visited our operations, sat with our team, and captured what youth-led climate action actually looks like on the ground — documentary footage, real interviews, real recognition of work that's been years in the making.

We're proud of the visibility. But we didn't build this to be seen — we built it because Beitbridge's environment and its youth deserve real solutions, and someone had to start. Recognition isn't the finish line. It's proof the work is real.

So we're asking directly: community, partners, stakeholders — this is your cue. The groundwork is proven. Our youth are ready to lead. What stands between grassroots momentum and lasting impact is your support — not applause, but investment, partnership, and hands on deck.

The story is out. Let's build what it takes to match it.

— Ukuna Environmental Association

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20/09/2026

We are grateful ♻️🔥

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

The silence was worth it.♻️♻️

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11/08/2026

Defence Forces Day is about honouring the men and women of Zimbabwe's uniformed forces — past and present — for their dedication to safeguarding our sovereignty, upholding justice, and maintaining peace across the nation.

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01/08/2026

HAPPY AUGUST ZIMBABWE.♻️🎊

New month, renewed purpose. 🌱 August is another chance to turn plastic waste into lasting change — one eco-brick, one clean-up at a time.

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31/07/2026

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A Cactus From , Growing Wild at Our Border
Did you know the "jumping cholla" (Opuntia fulgida), native to the deserts of Arizona and Mexico, has established itself as an invasive species right here in the Limpopo Valley, with documented infestations in the Beitbridge area?

Because it produces almost no seeds locally, this cactus spreads through detached stem segments that root wherever they fall, forming dense thickets that reduce grazing land and crowd out indigenous plants.

Since 2008, conservationists have used cochineal insects — a natural biological control — to help manage its spread across the Zimbabwe–South Africa border.

At Ukuna Environmental Association, understanding threats like invasive species is part of protecting the ecosystems our community depends on. This is the first in our Facts series, highlighting the environmental realities of the place we call home.

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30/07/2026

Ukuna Environmental Association is honored to be attending the ongoing National Youth Indaba at the New Ambassador Hotel in Harare. The gathering has brought together the Zimbabwe Youth Council, 40 youth led CSOs, Development Partners and duty bearers from all 10 provincies to reflect on how to strengthen youth participation in governance.

We acknowledge that this youth indaba is a remarkable stepping stone towards ensuring that young people occupy their rightful place in national development

As Ukuna Environmental Association we are devoted to continue empowering the youth, engaging with our communities,self governance, amplifying climate resilience and a clean Zimbabwe.

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28/07/2026

July 28th, marks World Nature Conservation Day — a global reminder that a healthy environment is the foundation of a healthy society.

At Ukuna Environmental Association , this is the work we show up for every day: turning plastic waste into eco-bricks, advancing our Plastic-to-Fuel initiative, and building the next generation of environmental stewards right here in Beitbridge. Just weeks ago, we trained 50 youth in eco-brick production and climate action — proof that conservation starts with community.

Every bottle recycled, every brick made, every young person trained is a step toward a more resilient Beitbridge and a healthier planet.

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24/07/2026

Let's Learn to Use Less. As we keep our Communities Clean.

Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Municipality of Beitbridge