No water for a week for Harare's Mufakose, Glen View and Budiriro after thieves steal water pipes equipment

TAKUDZWA HILLARY CHIWANZA

HARARE – Residents in Harare's western suburbs of Mufakose, Glen View, and Budiriro have been without water for a week following the theft and vandalism of critical water infrastructure. The City of Harare reported on Wednesday that "heartless" thieves had stolen straps securing major pipes between Morton Jaffray Waterworks and the Marimba reservoirs, leading to significant water leakage.

Part of the damaged pipe. [Image: City of Harare]

In an official statement, the City of Harare explained, "Heartless thieves stole straps holding our major pipes from Morton Jaffray Waterworks to Marimba reservoirs. As a result, we have stopped pumping water to Mufakose, Glenview, and Budiriro until the pipe is repaired."

The city also assured residents that they would provide regular updates on the situation, stating, "We will be giving residents regular updates on the situation. Any inconveniences caused are sincerely regretted."

Harare has long struggled with persistent water challenges, and incidents of vandalism like this exacerbate the already critical situation. Residents are left to cope with the severe inconvenience as they await the restoration of their water supply.