Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster

The tender, if executed, could have averted the sewerage crisis that has now poisoned the lake, killed wildlife and put Harare’s 1,3 million residents at grave risk.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela Dec. 20, 2024

Harare leaders must answer for Lake Chivero calamity

The lifeless fish, ordinarily a vital source of protein for the capital’s residents, expose the extent of an ecological catastrophe that has spiralled out of control.
By Tinashe Kairiza Dec. 20, 2024

Harare’s water supply under threat

Digital Earth Africa’s Kenneth Mubea emphasised the study’s significance: “Manda’s findings have weighty relevance in protecting Lake Chivero’s habitat and Harare’s water supply.
By Lawrence Maphosa and Chantay Ruswa Nov. 6, 2024

I’m just a mediator, says Muchechetere

He said Matinyenya was a disgruntled individual, who has been ordered to vacate the premises and has no credible information regarding his activities.
By Staff Reporter Sep. 29, 2024

146 000 megalitres of raw sewage gush into Chivero

This translates to about 400 mega litres of toxic sewerage flowing back to Lake Chivero daily.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Sep. 15, 2023

‘Lake turn’ phenomenon hits Harare water supplies

An urgent notice by Town Clerk Chisango said Lake Chivero was being affected by a ‘lake turn,’ a natural phenomenon that occurs when warm water at the bottom of a lake rises to the top.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 13, 2023

Poor planning, illegal settlements fuel Harare’s worsening water crisis

Harare and other outlying areas such as Chitungwiza, Norton, Ruwa and Epworth largely depend on Lake Chivero for their water supplies.
By Edgar Gweshe Apr. 9, 2023

Monavale residents oppose building of cluster houses in vlei

The petition highlighted that approving the building of houses was going to worsen Harare city’s water crisis.
By Methembe Sibanda Oct. 31, 2022