Controversy over water privatisation in Zim: Voices from the ground
As the city grapples with the looming threat of water privatisation, residents find themselves at a crossroads, caught between government promises and the harsh realities of daily life
By Tonderayi Matonho
Jul. 31, 2025
Residents push for water system rehab as half of households live without water daily
It further indicated that there are also commercial bulk water delivery trucks that deliver water to residential and commercial properties from boreholes.
By Sydney Kawadza
Jul. 21, 2025
Govt water meter rollout sparks outrage
Garwe said the second phase would see prepaid meters being installed in other cities and towns.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Brent Shamu
Jul. 10, 2025
Residents urge funeral parlours to help BCC improve cemeteries
Bulawayo United Residents Association chairperson Winos Dube said the council should work to maintain the cemeteries.
By Peter Dube
Jun. 21, 2025
Councillors abuse subsistence allowance facility
NewsDay heard that councillors are reportedly failing to pay back money advanced as subsistence allowance for sanctioned and unsanctioned trips.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 30, 2025
Chinese miner rehabilitates BCC roads
The residents were accusing the miner of contaminating the environment and damaging their homes, which are developing cracks due to blasting activities at the quarry.
By Silas Nkala
May. 23, 2025
Gweru residents petition council over debt blitz
Selipiwe cited inadequate notice period, financial hardships and opportunity for dialogue and payment plans as reasons for the request for postponement.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 19, 2025
Harare residents demand investigation into sale of land earmarked for public schools to land barons
Ruben Akili, director of the Combined Harare Residents Association also echoed similar sentiments.
By Tonderayi Matonho
May. 13, 2025
Gwanda residents divided over traditional weapons ban
Gwanda United Residents Association chairperson Collette Moyo argued that police imposed the ban without considering cultural traditions.
By Berita Kafesu
May. 9, 2025
