On the 15th of July 2025 Zimbabwe’s Senator Mavenyengwa presented a Motion in Parliament calling for unity in support of the national agenda. In the presentation of the motion, the Senator made this erroneous statement:“In the face of climate change and its unpredictable weather patterns, the construction of dams, such as the Tugwi Mukosi Dam,…
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially begun installing prepaid smart water meters across Zimbabwe, starting with high-density suburbs in Harare. The initiative, part of a broader Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model, aims to improve water management, reduce losses, and enhance revenue collection. A total of 600,000 meters will be deployed, with 320,000 allocated to…
Lawmakers voiced caution on Wednesday as the Government defended plans to transfer water supply duties to private providers in urban areas. Hon. Makumire cited international cases, including Bolivia and France, where privatization led to improved delivery—but also to profit-driven models that risk excluding poor communities. “What measures have been put in place to ensure low-income…
A heated debate unfolded in Parliament this week over the potential privatization of urban water provision, with the Government declaring that private sector involvement could improve efficiency and service delivery. Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi stated that local authorities have “dismally failed” to deliver clean and safe water, prompting a shift toward…
