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

Mafume: Harare water crisis now out of control

In a letter to the chief decretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mafume admitted that the problem hadspiralled beyond the municipality's capacity to handle. 
By Gracious Daniel Mar. 8, 2026

Kunzvi Dam project nears completion

GOVERNMENT says it is on course to commission Kunzvi Dam in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East province, before year-end.

Kunzvi Dam construction 60% complete

According to engineer Davison Madondo, the resident engineer from the Zimbabwe National Water Authority, both components are progressing well.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 6, 2025

Kunzvi Dam project now 57% complete

Once completed, the dam is expected to provide a lasting solution to Harare’s chronic water supply challenges and benefit surrounding communities.
By Julia Ndlela Mar. 28, 2025
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Govt, Zinwa bicker over Kunzvi Dam relocations

Insiders in government said this week the Kunzvi Dam project was marred by confusion over who between government and Zinwa was the “compensating authority”.
By Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 17, 2023