No end in sight for Harare’s water crisis as residents pay more for less
Across the capital, residents are paying rising municipal charges despite enduring dry taps, erratic supply schedules and growing dependence on expensive private water deliveries.
By Allen Mangava
May. 12, 2026
Chiwawa appointed acting Harare town clerk
Chipanga left the post after facing a series of corruption allegations.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 11, 2026
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
Water tech outfit lays out Harare deal game plan
You are currently rolling out smart water meters in Harare. What are the pertinent features of this project?
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 17, 2026
Glen View residents vow protests over ‘illegal’ park development
The dispute follows the sudden arrival of developers who reportedly began felling trees and clearing land at a recreational space near Glen View 3 Shopping Centre.
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 16, 2026
Harare eyes bonds, reforms to end ‘hand-to-mouth’ financing — Mayor
Mafume said the city must urgently address its fiscal challenges to meet its 2026 budget targets for sustainable service delivery and infrastructure renewal.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 15, 2026
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Harare sewerage crisis deepens
Reuben Akili, the director of the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), identified Glen View as the most severely affected area in the current crisis.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 12, 2026
New Harare blitz targets precast walls
Mafume revealed that most of the walls were constructed without council approval.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 24, 2026
Nedbank bankrolls Mbare maternity clinic upgrade
Herry said the project aligned with national development priorities by focusing on maternal and child healthcare.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 13, 2026
