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Topic : Water

Vital Chitungwiza dam project in limbo

Muda Dam, which is planned along Mupfure River, is expected to augment water supplies for Chitungwiza and surrounding areas.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 8, 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

Mafume: Harare water crisis now out of control

From dumps to dollars: Larvae power sustainable jobs, fertility

The biomass produced by the black soldier fly larvae is then harvested and processed into two primary products: animal feed and organic fertiliser.

By Tonderayi Matonho Mar. 6, 2026

From dumps to dollars: Larvae power sustainable jobs, fertility

City explores usage of recycled water

Residents are currently enduring a 96 weekly water shedding regime as the local authority struggles to meet demand.

By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 5, 2026

Concern over Byo’s estimated water bills

According to residents, the water crisis has exposed the council’s water billing system as defective as they continue to receive unexplained huge bills.

By Sharon Sibindi Mar. 1, 2026

Concern over Byo’s estimated water bills

Sibanye-Stillwater writes down Mimosa by US$28,74m as costs, tax bite

No further impairment assessment was undertaken on December 31, 2025, as management identified no additional indicators of value deterioration at year-end following the June review.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 23, 2026

Sibanye-Stillwater writes down Mimosa by US$28,74m as costs, tax bite

A leap of faith into the uchartered waters

“For those with children, it is not our responsibility to look after your babies. Once we enter the river, make sure you all stick to the rules we are going to give you,” he said.

By Onie Ndoro Feb. 22, 2026

A leap of faith into the uchartered waters

City Hall goes prepaid as Mafume battles leakages, decay

Property owners with substandard buildings will be fined. If necessary, the council will renovate and bill the owners.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 20, 2026

City Hall goes prepaid as Mafume battles leakages, decay

Market concentration in Zim context

Competitive markets represent the opposite end of the spectrum. They are characterised by many firms competing to offer the best value in terms of price, quality and service.

By Kevin Tutani Feb. 20, 2026