Mnangagwa Appoints Geo Pomona CEO as Special Environmental Advisor

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed Geo Pomona Waste Management chief executive Dilesh Nguwaya as Special Advisor on Waste Management. The executive appointment, announced on July 15, 2026, grants Nguwaya immediate influence over national environmental sustainability policies. This appointment has drawn sharp criticism from civil society groups who point to the controversial history of the Geo Pomona waste deal. Opponents argue that elevating a private contractor to a key state advisory role creates a severe conflict of interest and undermines regulatory oversight. By appointing a controversial private contractor to a state advisory role, the presidency has further blurred the lines between corporate interests and public environmental policy.