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THE ALARMING SPREAD OF WATER HYACINTH IN MANYAME RIVER, CHINHOYI

Author: Mabel N Piki, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe

Summary

The Manyame River, which flows just outside the Municipal boundaries of Chinhoyi Town, has become a growing concern for both the local authorities and residents due to the alarming spread of the invasive water hyacinth weed. This aquatic plant, known for its prolific growth and detrimental impact on river ecosystems, has completely covered the stretch of the Manyame River within the town's boundaries, posing a serious threat to the environmental well-being and the livelihoods of the surrounding communities


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