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Furore over Harare's US$750m water meter project

A proposed US$750 million smart water meter project has ignited a fierce debate among Harare city councillors, with growing concerns over its funding, potential impact on residents, and the transparency of the initiative. The proposal, whi…

Published: 06 Nov 2025 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZRA allocates 30bn cubic metres of water for 2026 power generation

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has allocated 30 billion cubic metres (BCM) of water from Lake Kariba for power generation in 2026, to be shared equally betwe

Published: 05 Nov 2025 at 16:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZESCO faces US$5m penalty for exceeding Kariba water allocation

Zambia's state-owned power utility, ZESCO Limited, could face a penalty of about US$5 million after severely exceeding its hydropower generation water allocation at the Kariba Dam by the end of 2025, according to the Zambezi River Authorit…

Published: 03 Nov 2025 at 17:11hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter

Harare adopts a 'Pay first, drink later' strategy

The City of Harare has launched the first phase of its prepaid water meter installation programme at residential flats just outside the central business district amid a raging debate over access to water as a basic human right.The pilot pr…

Published: 29 Oct 2025 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo water shortages a critical problem

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, stands at a critical juncture in its quest for water security.For decades, the city has endured chronic shortages, severe rationing, and the erosion of confidence in its ability to sustain both pop…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 19:00hrs | | by David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo

ZRA warns ZESCO over excessive water use at Kariba dam

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has raised alarm over Zambia's state power utility, ZESCO's excessive use of water at Kariba Dam, warning that continued overconsumption could deplete the reservoir's usable water and force a shutdown of e…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Water crisis hits Plumtree town

Residents of Plumtree town are facing a crippling water shortage, with limited and irregular water supplies forcing many to wake up in the early hours to fetch water.The municipality has implemented a water-shedding schedule that has spark…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 09:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare prepaid water meter roll-out begins

The City of Harare, through its implementing partner Halcraw Electrical, has begun the installation of prepaid water meters, marking a major step toward improving revenue collection and promoting efficient water use across the capital.At l…

Published: 25 Oct 2025 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Critical transformer blows up in Kadoma

KADOMA residents have faced severe water shortages after a transformer at Claw Dam Water Station failed, crippling the city's water treatment and distribution system.Claw Dam, with a capacity of 67,343 megalitres, plays a key role in suppl…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:48hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's diamond sector gets boost

Zimbabwe's diamond cutting and polishing sub-sector is set for a major boost following a landmark partnership with Indian diamond processing giant, Harry Krishna Exports.The cooperation agreement, announced by Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba rehabilitation reaches key milestone

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the US$294 million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, completing the final leakage test on Sluice 6 of the dam's spillway.Funded by the European Union, World Bank…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo water, sewer woes persist

As Bulawayo enters the final quarter of 2026, water shortages, frequent sewer bursts, and crumbling service delivery continue to fuel tensions between residents and the city council.Interviews with the Bulawayo United Residents Association…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 14:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Funding shortfalls undermine Zimbabwe's pharmaceutical supply chain

Severe funding constraints are crippling Zimbabwe's public health procurement system, disrupting the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) and its ability to maintain a reliable medical supply chain, officials have warned.NatPharm, a …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Diarrhoea outbreak hits Pumula

Residents of Ward 17 in Pumula are grappling with a severe diarrhoea outbreak, which locals say was caused by contaminated tap water. Community members reported that sewer water was mixing with clean water due to dilapidated water pipes, l…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare water crisis reaches alarming levels

Residents in several parts of Harare, including Kuwadzana, have been left without clean water for over two weeks, highlighting the growing severity of the city's water crisis.The failure of the City Council of Harare to provide essential w…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Toddler dies in hot water accident

A two-year-old boy has tragically died after sustaining severe burns from hot water during a steaming session at Fresney Farm in Beatrice.According to police reports, the incident occurred on 15 August when the toddler was under a steaming…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Social Work Council faces backlash over registration exam

The Council of Social Workers' recent announcement introducing a mandatory registration examination for social work graduates has sparked widespread criticism, particularly on social media. The policy, set to take effect in 2025, requires …

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 10:05hrs | | by Staff rporter

Bulawayo turns to groundwater to tackle water shortages

The Bulawayo City Council and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) are exploring innovative groundwater extraction solutions in a bid to address the city's persistent water shortages. The initiative involves partnering with Primar…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff rporter

Water supply disrupted in Gweru due to burst pipe

Gweru City Council has temporarily stopped pumping water from Gwenhoro Dam following a major pipe burst along the main supply line.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the local authority confirmed that pumping operations had been halted to a…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 13:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba water level declines

Lake Kariba is recording a steady drop in water levels, closing the latest monitoring period at 478,77 metres as of August 5, 2025, according to the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA).This represents about 22,88% of usable storage capacity â€” …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo water crisis now more than a national disaster

Bulawayo councillors have raised alarm over the deepening water crisis in the city, warning that the situation poses serious risks to residents' livelihoods and the city's long-term development.During a full council meeting held Wednesday …

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 16:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare Mayor announces smart water meter rollout

Mayor Jacob Mafume has confirmed that Harare's smart water meter project is underway, with installation expected to be completed by the end of the year despite strong opposition from resident groups.The rollout involves replacing outdated …

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 08:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo water passes quality test

About 95% of water samples collected from various points across Bulawayo have tested negative for faecal coliforms, while 78% met all safety standards for key parameters, including high coliform count, non-faecal coliform, and faecal colif…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean appointed director of water and sanitation by Polokwane

The Polokwane Municipality has appointed Zimbabwean national Chihota K. as the new Executive Director of Water and Sanitation, a decision that has triggered both political debate and public concern over transparency and local empowerment. …

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 16:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Private companies drawing water from Kalope Dam condemned

Communities in Hwange have raised serious concerns over mining companies extracting water from Kalope Dam, warning that the practice threatens to cause severe water shortages for locals who rely on the dam for irrigation and daily use.Spea…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:23hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

South Africa water experts clear Limpopo River water of contamination

Water experts from Vhembe District Municipality have confirmed that the Limpopo River, which forms the natural border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, is free from contamination following recent laboratory tests.The river provides domest…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Plumtree rolls out prepaid water meters

The Plumtree Town Council has announced plans to introduce prepaid water meters, a move that has sparked outrage among residents who argue the system threatens their right to water and risks deepening inequality in access to basic services…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man in court for stealing TV, selling it on WhatsApp

A 31-year-old man from Njube suburb appeared in court facing charges of unlawful entry and theft after allegedly breaking into a house in Entumbane suburb and stealing a 43-inch plasma television and a decoder.Jordan Ncube appeared before …

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kenya scraps visa requirements for African countries

Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for all African nations and most Caribbean countries, in a bold step aimed at fostering intra-African trade, tourism, and integration. The move is part of a wider continental push to enhance c…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinaman in court for possession of crystal meth in Harare

A Chinese national, Zheng Chunping, appeared in court over the weekend following his arrest on allegations of dealing in dangerous drugs, specifically crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as crystal meth).Chunping appeared before Harare…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranks 2nd globally for HIV-related stigma

Zimbabwe has been ranked as having the second highest proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who reported experiencing stigma while seeking health services, according to the latest UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2025. The report draws on …

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe fears HIV setbacks despite global praise

Zimbabwe has earned widespread international praise for its achievements in the fight against HIV, with the latest UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2025 placing the country among a select group on track to meet the ambitious 2030 target of ending…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man forced into 'ritual cleansing' sex

A 38-year-old man was reportedly kidnapped and coerced into having unprotected sex with his ex-girlfriend at a lodge in Highfield on Saturday, in a case that has shocked the local community.Linos Gapanga was startled when his ex-girlfriend…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe investigates contamination of Limpopo river water

The Civil Protection Committee in Beitbridge is conducting thorough investigations following reports of water contamination in the Limpopo River caused by an unknown substance.In a public statement, Mrs. Sikhangezile Mafu, Chairperson of t…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Residents slam prepaid water meters plan

Harare residents have strongly opposed the government's plan to roll out prepaid water meters in the capital, saying the move will do little to resolve the city's deepening water crisis and instead risks becoming another profit-driven sche…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

No more free water across Zimbabwe

The Government of Zimbabwe is set to begin the nationwide rollout of prepaid water meters in a landmark move aimed at improving water management, curbing wastage, and enhancing revenue collection. The initiative is expected to launch in Ha…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kadoma issues alert over water quality

The City of Kadoma has issued a public warning urging residents to exercise caution when using borehole water, as the municipality intensifies efforts to protect citizens from potential waterborne diseases.Mayor Nigel Ruzario said the warn…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mafume defends Harare's water quality

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume, along with senior city officials, on Thursday appeared before the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) to respond to allegations of violating residents' environmental and water rights due to poor water and sew…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Mutare unveils ambitious water project

The City of Mutare is set to establish a wholly council-owned water utility company aimed at improving service delivery, addressing decades-old infrastructure challenges, and ensuring a sustainable and efficient water supply for its growin…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

No water from the tap. They're asked to pay a tax anyway

HARARE, ZIMBABWE - The cholera outbreak that swept through Zimbabwe in 2008-2009 killed more than 4,000 people and sickened nearly 100,000. Parts of Harare and its surrounding suburbs were especially hard hit, and in the aftermath, attenti…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 10:02hrs | 3 | by Linda Mujuru, GPJ Zimbabwe

Parliament recommends waste water use for BCC

Bulawayo's perennial water supply challenges, which have persisted for over two decades and severely undermined residents' right to access safe water, were the focus of a recent inquiry by parliamentary committees, resulting in a series of…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo dam deal will leave ratepayers drowning in bills

A $126 million plan to construct the Glass Block Dam in the Umzingwane catchment area could finally provide relief for Bulawayo's persistent water shortages. However, the project's private financing model under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BO…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Water barons exploit Bulawayo's deepening water crisis

Unscrupulous individuals in Bulawayo are taking advantage of the city's worsening water crisis by selling scarce water at high prices and charging extra fees for delivery to desperate residents unable to reach water points.The city is curr…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents face water disconnections over debt

The Gwanda Municipality has intensified its water disconnection exercise across the mining town as part of efforts to recover mounting unpaid bills from residents and businesses.In an official notice issued this week, the local authority w…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillors slam inaction amid worsening water crisis

City councillors have voiced mounting concern over Bulawayo's deepening water crisis, accusing the municipal committee responsible for managing future supplies of failing to provide practical solutions to the ongoing shortage that has left…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 15:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Chiredzi farm workers hit hard by water crisis

Farm workers in Chiredzi Central's Wards 19, 30, and 31 are grappling with a worsening water crisis, forcing many to drink contaminated water and live without access to proper sanitation facilities. The dire situation has been linked to a …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:18hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Major burst affects Mutare water supply

Residents of Mutare are facing reduced water supply following the breakdown of a major water transmission line, which authorities say was caused by vandalism. The disruption is expected to affect the flow of water to the Christmas Pass bal…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba Dam water levels records steady rise

Water levels in Lake Kariba have recorded a steady rise, offering renewed optimism for improved electricity generation in Zimbabwe and Zambia, according to the latest update from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA).In a press release issued …

Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls in full glory as Zambezi water levels surge

The Zambezi River's rising water levels have dramatically amplified the splendour of Victoria Falls, creating a breathtaking natural showcase that is drawing the attention of both local and international tourists. This was revealed by Info…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Parliament petitioned over privatisation of Harare water

The Community Water Alliance (CWA) and the Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) have called on Parliament to intervene and halt the Zimbabwean government's plans to privatise water services in the City of Harare. In a petition su…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

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OK Zimbabwe suffers US$25 million financial loss

IDAC head of operations kidnaps himself?

REF appeals for increased fiscal support

'Only 46% of Zimbabweans have bank accounts'

Fifa fines Knowledge Musona over red card incident

6 injured as Bulawayo-bound bus overturns in Harare

185 people arrested for poaching

Varakashi 4ED Chief in another US$6 150 scandal

Zimbabwe turns to reusable circumcision kits

Zifa loses over US$500,000 per match as stadium crisis persists

Bulawayo churches lead clean-up drive

Sikhala says he was set up by Zanu-PF

Ramaphosa challenged to confront Mnangagwa

South Africa grabs SADC chair after Madagascar's political turmoil

ZRP opens channels for reporting rape against Magaya

US to boycott South Africa G20 summit over white 'genocide'

Child's injuries expose hidden abuse

Magistrate arrested over extortion allegations

Zimbabwe schools urged to embrace AI

MP slammed over abuse of school heads

Harare youths turn to shoe polish in shocking new drug trend

Driver gambles company's US$3 753 on Aviator

Inside Zimbabwe's rising real estate scams

ED huchi man falls on hard times

Council to pay US$255K over US$2 fraud case

Gold ore thief dies after brutal assault

Plumtree council bans open-air worship

Man (25) arrested for raping his mother

Mthuli Ncube's 'Middle-Income' claim rubbished

ZCC member 'murders' fellow congregant

6 injured as Bulawayo-bound bus overturns in Harare

Zanu-PF threatens unleash 'our' dogs

Sikhala arrested in South Africa over alleged explosives smuggling

Animal rights body takes swipe at Ramaphosa

Varakashi4ED says Sikhala arrest confirms 'regional destabilisation agenda'

ZRP opens channels for reporting rape against Magaya

IDAC head of operations kidnaps himself?

Fifa fines Knowledge Musona over red card incident

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Sikhala says he was set up by Zanu-PF

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