Harare water crisis

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume blames informal settlements for Lake Chivero pollution, calling for regulation and urgent system upgrades to protect water quality.

As water shortages deepen in Harare and Bulawayo, health experts warn of an imminent cholera outbreak and call for immediate government intervention.

Harare’s main water treatment plant has been temporarily shut down, raising fears of a severe water crisis. Residents warn of rising conflicts over water access and potential health risks as the city struggles to manage its limited water supply.