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Hwange water shortage spark fears of disease outbreak

Greater Whange Residents Trust co-ordinator Fidelis Chima said the situation was particularly hard on women and girls.

By Silas Nkala 26m ago

Hwange water shortage spark fears of disease outbreak

Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis

In a statement, HRT said the ongoing crisis was severely disrupting daily life, with women, children and the elderly hardest hit.

By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 28, 2026

Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis

Harare residents abandon taps for shared boreholes, as city water crisis deepens

“The main challenge has been limited access to safe water. This increases the likelihood of water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, particularly in high-density areas,” he said.

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 24, 2026

Harare residents abandon taps for shared boreholes, as city water crisis deepens

BCC tests new water supply schedules

Deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu said the local authority was testing new water supply schedules, although officials were yet to make a formal announcement.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 24, 2026

Water upgrade works disrupt supply in Dzivarasekwa

Ward 45 councillor Jubilation Shoko warned that the works would interfere with the normal water schedule, urging residents to prepare for intermittent shortages.

By Boitumelo Makhurane Apr. 22, 2026

Water upgrade works disrupt supply in Dzivarasekwa

Council water upgrade to disrupt supply in Dzivarasekwa

The project, being carried out by Helcraw Water Pvt Ltd in partnership with the City of Harare, will see the replacement of ageing asbestos pipes with new PVC infrastructure.

By Boitumelo Makhurane Apr. 22, 2026