Byo moves towards water privatisation
The proposal covers smart metering, distribution network upgrades, treatment plant rehabilitation and bulk water conveyance improvements.
By Silas Nkala
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Kunzvi dam 'nearing completion' but more dams needed, Mayor warns
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has sounded the alarm on the capital's escalating water crisis, revealing that the city's demands have surged to 500 megalitres per day
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 25, 2026
Wave of vandalism hits Harare’s prepaid water meters
The City of Harare is rolling out smart prepaid water meters in partnership with Helcraw Water to curb revenue loss and improve water-demand management.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 22, 2026
Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis
In a statement, HRT said the ongoing crisis was severely disrupting daily life, with women, children and the elderly hardest hit.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 28, 2026
Water upgrade works disrupt supply in Dzivarasekwa
Ward 45 councillor Jubilation Shoko warned that the works would interfere with the normal water schedule, urging residents to prepare for intermittent shortages.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Apr. 22, 2026
Council water upgrade to disrupt supply in Dzivarasekwa
The project, being carried out by Helcraw Water Pvt Ltd in partnership with the City of Harare, will see the replacement of ageing asbestos pipes with new PVC infrastructure.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Apr. 22, 2026
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Water is a right, not a commodity, residents say
Helcraw Water (Pvt) Ltd, in partnership with Harare City Council, has reportedly begun installing prepaid water meters in parts of the city to address billing challenges.
By Lorraine Muromo
Dec. 10, 2025
