AFDB avails $34m for Bulawayo water

The African Development Bank has availed a $34 million grant to Zimbabwe for the implementation of Bulawayo's Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project.

The grant aims to ameliorate the health and social well-being of the people of Bulawayo which is the second most populous city and a major economic hub.

In a statement yesterday, AFDB said the project will be implemented within 48 months and will focus on rehabilitating and enhancing water supply systems.

Under the facility, Zimbabwe and Chad will benefit from combined grants amounting to $53,24 million approved by Executive Directors of AFDB for funding of a water project and a financial reform programme, respectively.