‘Pay first, drink later’: Harare launches prepaid water meters despite rights concerns

HARARE – The City of Harare has launched the first phase of its prepaid water meter installation programme at residential flats just outside the central business district amid a raging debate over access to water as a basic human right.

The pilot project will initially cover 22 households at Birdcage Walk, with another 28 prepaid meters to be installed at Calder Gardens.

The prepaid water meters are being installed in partnership with in partnership with Helcraw Water owned by Farai Jere and Chinese firm, Laison Technologies.

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