Bulawayo, Zimbabwe faces a severe water crisis; Mayor David Coltart urges $14m for pipeline upgrades.

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe faces a severe water crisis, with Mayor David Coltart urgently calling for $14m to upgrade Mtshabezi and Insiza pipelines. Umzingwane Dam is nearly dry, at 2% capacity, while Inyankuni Dam is at 22%. Coltart warns that without immediate action, the city faces a disaster due to outdated water purification systems and pumps operating at only 35% capacity.

July 26, 2024
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