October 2024

UNICEF has called on the Government of Zimbabwe and its partners to increase investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to build resilience at the community level. This comes as the country grapples with the severe effects of an El Niño-induced drought, which has exacerbated water scarcity. Currently, only 81% of rural Zimbabweans have […]

Residents of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, will face water cuts of 130 hours a week due to the decommissioning of city water reservoirs caused by low water levels. The increase in water cuts to 130 hours from 120 hours, will start on Wednesday. This means that over 600,000 residents will receive water for less than