Zimbabwe’s Capital Contaminated Its Water. Now, Residents Must Pay to Use It.
Junior Buta says she spends about 20% of her monthly income on what the city says is purified water. The supply is sporadic, available every three to four days. When the
By Linda Mujuru
Mar. 25, 2025
Govt moves to protect Lake Chivero fish
The move is designed to prevent overfishing and ensure the long-term sustainability of the lake's resources.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 18, 2025
Fishermen ignore Lake Chivero ban
He added that research was ongoing to determine why certain species, such as catfish and crocodiles, survived the cyanobacteria outbreak while others died.
By Julia Ndlela
Jan. 24, 2025
Lake Chivero disaster a lesson in the importance of environmental protection
The lake's contamination, which has resulted in the death of over 1,000 fish, is a wake-up call for Zimbabweans to take environmental protection seriously.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Dec. 22, 2024
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Shocker: 30% of Harare’s sewage flows into Lake Chivero
This dire situation stems from the city’s outdated and overburdened sewage treatment infrastructure, which is unable to handle the growing volume of effluent.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 22, 2024
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
Uncertainty looms over March 31 protests
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Mar. 28, 2025
