Zimbabwe: Presidential Borehole Scheme Brings Relief Across Political Divide

In a clear demonstration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's commitment to inclusive governance, the Presidential Borehole Scheme is delivering clean water to communities across the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Clean Water Returns to Binga As New Partnership Transforms Lives

A joint initiative between the Government of Zimbabwe, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is reshaping… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Water Inequality Warning As Lawyers Urge Govt to Act

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights has called on authorities to urgently address barriers to water access warning that inequalities continue to leave many without safe and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Rolls Out 15,000 Smart Water Meters in Infrastructure Overhaul Drive

The City of Harare has installed over 15,000 smart prepaid water meters as part of an ongoing push to modernise its ageing water infrastructure, curb losses, and improve billing… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Bedbug Outbreak Hits Mbare Flats As Harare Warns of Enforcement Action

The City of Harare has confirmed a fresh outbreak of bedbugs locally known as tsikidzi in several apartment blocks in Mbare and surrounding areas. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Fix the Leaks First - Advocacy Group Questions $400m Water Deal

A local water advocacy group has criticised a major water sector loan for Harare warning that the money is being directed towards prepaid meters instead of repairing the city's… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Major Dams Near Full As Water Levels Surge After Rains

The country's major dams are on average more than 90% full signalling one of the strongest water storage positions in recent years following sustained rainfall across much of the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Environmentalists Warn Loss of Wetlands Puts Zimbabwe's Water Security At Risk

As Zimbabwe joins the global community in marking World Wetlands Day, environmental groups and human rights advocates are warning that the country's wetlands are under… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Water Relief As Major Dams Reach Near Full Capacity

The country's major dams are averaging 89.1 percent full as at 21 January 2026, a significant improvement from 70.9 percent recorded during the same period last year reflecting… Read more »

Zimbabwe: City of Harare Rolls Out Awareness Campaigns On Prepaid Water Meters

The City of Harare has begun awareness campaigns on the introduction of prepaid water meters and yesterday engaged residents of Warren Park. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare's Prepaid Water Meters Set to Halve Bills in Major Cost-Cutting Drive

Harare residents could soon see their household water bills slashed by half under the new prepaid metering system, city and government officials have announced. Read more »

Zimbabwe: MPs Endorse Public-Private Partnerships As Key to Solving Zimbabwe's Water Crisis

Members of Parliament have hailed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a vital mechanism for driving infrastructure development and improving essential services following a tour… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Residents Petition Council Over Removal of Vital Glen View Borehole

Residents of Glen View in Harare have petitioned the City Council urging authorities to halt plans to demolish a community borehole they say is critical to public health and access… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Rolls Out Prepaid Water Meters As New Pumps Boost City Supply

Harare's water supply is set for major improvement following the installation of new high-powered pumps at the Morton Jeffrey Water Works and the rollout of prepaid water meters… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Launches Major Drive to Replace Ageing Water Pipes

Harare City Council has launched a large-scale programme to replace ageing water pipes in a bid to curb contamination and restore public trust in the capital's water supply. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Sewage and Chemicals Poison Harare's Water Lifeline, Residents Warn

The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to declare water pollution at Lake Chivero and Lake Manyame a state of disaster warning… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Warns Residents As Sewer Blockages Surge

The City of Harare has raised alarm over increasing sewer blockages across the capital, caused by illegal dumping of huge quantities of solid waste being dumped by residents. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Women Turn Glenview's Garbage Into Gold - EMA Applauds Move

A group of enterprising women in Glenview has been praised by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) for revolutionising solid waste management through a grassroots recycling… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZINWA Launches Blitz On Illegal Water Dealers Amid Contamination Scare

The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has announced an immediate crackdown on illegal bulk water dealers in response to recent allegations regarding the delivery of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Residents Slam Prepaid Meter Rollout As Threat to Basic Rights

Plans by the City of Harare to install prepaid water meters have triggered backlash from the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) which warns the initiative risks excluding… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Residents Association Applauds Rights Commission Over Harare Water Crisis Subpoena

The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has strongly endorsed a move by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) to subpoena the City of Harare over persistent water… Read more »