ZiCMA has issued a Letter of No Objection for the NRZCPF Rooftop Solar Project, marking an important regulatory milestone. ISDF is currently working on the preparation of the Programme of Activities Design Document (PoA DD) and Voluntary Project Activity Design Document (VPA DD), advancing the project towards the next stages of carbon project validation and registration.
The ZiMBiogas Utility Project is a Zimbabwe-wide renewable energy and circular-economy initiative led by the Institute of Sustainability and Development Finance (ISDF) in partnership with Cenergy Biogas Systems. The programme aims to convert agricultural, household and municipal organic waste into valuable resources through the deployment of biogas digesters across the country. By capturing methane and transforming organic waste into clean energy, the initiative seeks to improve household energy access, strengthen waste management systems and create new opportunities for sustainable economic development.
With an estimated programme investment of US$25 million, the project proposes the deployment of thousands of biogas digesters across six provinces over a planned four-year implementation period. The integrated model is designed to generate multiple revenue streams through carbon credits, biogas sales, bio-slurry fertiliser and waste-management services. It also aims to support agricultural productivity by providing nutrient-rich fertiliser while reducing dependence on conventional cooking fuels and minimising harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Beyond its environmental benefits, the ZiMBiogas Utility Project presents an opportunity to establish a scalable, blended-finance investment model with the potential for regional replication. With projected annual emissions avoidance exceeding 350,000 tonnes of CO₂e and the potential to support approximately 4,000 jobs, the programme seeks to deliver measurable environmental, social and economic benefits. Through strategic partnerships, investment mobilisation and innovative carbon-finance mechanisms, ISDF is working to advance a more resource-efficient and sustainable energy future for Zimbabwe.
ISDF is spearheading an ambitious initiative to transform Bromley Commercial Farm in Gwanda into an integrated Green Innovation Hub, creating a sustainable development model that combines economic growth, environmental responsibility and community empowerment. The vision is to reposition the property as a dynamic centre for green investment, innovation and enterprise, leveraging its natural landscape and strategic potential to support a range of interconnected economic activities.
The proposed Green Innovation Hub will bring together renewable energy, modern agriculture, mining-linked enterprise, tourism and recreation, and sustainable housing, all guided by smart-city principles. Through the integration of these sectors, the development aims to promote efficient resource utilisation, encourage sustainable technologies, stimulate investment and create an environment where businesses, communities and innovative enterprises can thrive. The initiative will also explore opportunities for climate-resilient infrastructure and environmentally responsible land use.
Ultimately, the transformation of Bromley Farm is intended to create lasting economic and social value for NRZCPF while expanding employment, enterprise and investment opportunities for the Gwanda community. By establishing a model that connects green infrastructure, productive economic activities and sustainable urban development, ISDF seeks to contribute to Gwanda's long-term growth and support Zimbabwe's broader sustainable development ambitions.
