Residents demand action over water crisis

📅 Published: August 20, 2025

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📰 Source: newsday
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FRUSTRATED residents of Tafara high-density suburb in Harare recently convened at the local district office, voicing their outrage after receiving water bills despite not having access to tap water for over 20 years.

The community’s grievances highlight a serious disconnect between billing practices and actual water supply, with many residents questioning the accuracy of the bills, which record higher readings than those on their water meters.

One resident, who identified himself only as the Chief of Staff, expressed disbelief upon receiving his bill, stating: “I was shocked to receive this water bill when I was not even receiving a drop of water.

I wondered where they got all these readings from. ”
He criticised the city’s billing system, which appears to presume that water supply issues are non-existent.

Residents have witnessed sporadic water pipe repairs by city council workers in their area, leading to false hope that their water supply challenges will be resolved. “We thought we would soon be receiving water, but all this just turned out to be a dummy or false action,” lamented Hombarume, a local resident in a community WhatsApp group.

Victor Mutasa, a district officer responsible for water and infrastructure development, assured residents that  council is investigating the matter and will work tirelessly to resolve the water crisis. 🔗

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