Residents resort to bush for toilets

Chizhanje residents in Harare are reportedly now resorting to the bush to relieve themselves as the area has continued to face serious water problems.

Harare Residents Trust revealed the crisis saying Chizhanje residents were facing serious water problem such that bush was the only option for them where they need toilets.

"Their septic tanks are full, and overflow most of the time," said the Trust.

"Harare Water department who are responsible for emptying filled up septic tanks claim that they do not have waste sucking vehicles as they are all broken down. Their only option as residents is to get private service providers but the residents say they cannot afford the charges. A health crisis looms in the suburb, in Mabvuku."

The trust said the situation was a serious recipe for disaster and diseases are likely to spread as a result.