HARARE – Treasury has released an additional US$1 million towards the construction of the Kunzvi–Harare water pipeline, bringing total funding for the project to over US$4.18 million, officials have confirmed. The project, being implemented by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority, is a key component of efforts to address chronic water shortages in Harare.

At least 134 people have died since the start of Zimbabwe’s 2025/26 rainy season, according to the latest report from the Department of Civil Protection, as flooding continues to wreak havoc across the country.