NetOne Cellular has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible corporate citizenship and national development through the successful implementation of its monthly One Mega Clean-Up Campaign, conducted simultaneously across Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Masvingo, Midlands, Bindura and Chitungwiza.
The nationwide initiative reflects NetOne’s enduring commitment to complementing Government’s environmental conservation efforts while fostering cleaner, healthier and more sustainable communities across Zimbabwe. It further demonstrates the Company’s belief that environmental stewardship is fundamental to national development and the well-being of present and future generations.
The campaign forms part of the National Clean-Up Programme initiated by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr.Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, who proclaimed the first Friday of every month as National Clean-Up Day. Through its consistent participation, NetOne continues to translate this national vision into meaningful community action, promoting environmental responsibility as a shared national obligation.
In Harare, NetOne joined its parent Ministry, the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, alongside sector institutions including the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), TelOne, Zimpost and ZARNET. The collaborative clean-up exercise brought together leadership and employees from across the ICT and postal sector in a united effort to improve environmental cleanliness while strengthening inter-agency collaboration and promoting healthier communities.Across Bulawayo, Mutare, Masvingo, Midlands, Bindura and Chitungwiza,
NetOne regional teams partnered with local authorities, the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), community-based organisations,residents’ associations and other stakeholders to undertake clean-up activities and raise awareness on proper waste management, environmental conservation and community ownership.
The campaign also advances the aspirations of the Government’s Devolution and Decentralisation Programme by empowering NetOne’s regional teams to work closely with local stakeholders in addressing environmental challenges unique to their respective communities. Through these partnerships, the Company continues to strengthen grassroots participation in sustainable development while fostering shared responsibility for environmental protection.
Speaking on the initiative, NetOne Public Relations Manager, Ernest Magadzire, said environmental stewardship remains a strategic pillar of the Company’s Corporate Social Investment agenda.
“At NetOne, we believe that building a digitally connected Zimbabwe goes hand in hand with building clean, healthy and sustainable communities. Our One Mega Clean-Up Campaign reflects our unwavering commitment to complementing Government’s environmental agenda while strengthening partnerships with local authorities, communities and key stakeholders across the country. Together, we are creating environments that support economic growth, public health and the realisation of Vision 2030.”
As Zimbabwe’s pioneering mobile telecommunications operator, NetOne recognises that sustainable environmental management underpins economic productivity, public health and resilient national infrastructure. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, the Company continues to embed sustainability within its Corporate Social Investment programmes, creating lasting value beyond connectivity while supporting inclusive national development.
The One Mega Clean-Up Campaign directly supports the aspirations of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), which identifies environmental protection, climate resilience and sustainable waste management as key enablers of socio-economic transformation. By aligning its Corporate Social Investment initiatives with Government priorities, NetOne remains a dependable partner in advancing Vision 2030 and building an empowered, prosperous and upper-middle-income Zimbabwe.
As Zimbabwe prepares to commemorate Heroes Day and Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day, NetOne joins the nation in honouring the gallant sons and daughters whose courage, sacrifice and patriotism secured the country’s independence and continue to inspire national progress. Guided by this enduring legacy, the Company remains steadfast in complementing Government’s development agenda through initiatives that promote environmental stewardship, digital inclusion, community empowerment and sustainable socio-economic transformation for the benefit of all Zimbabweans.
