Parliament accuses the Harare and Chitungwiza councils of misusing wastewater and sewer fees, saying the money is diverted into general accounts instead of being used to repair sewer infrastructure. The allegations emerge from a parliamentary report that examines water pollution hotspots in the two municipalities.
Harare and Chitungwiza are also seeking an emergency bailout of US$9.3 million to address sanitation and wastewater challenges. According to the reporting, the Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Wildlife identifies areas of concern in both cities and links the pollution problems to failures in how sewer-related funds are handled.
Across the outlets provided, the core elements are consistent: a parliamentary investigation into water pollution in Harare and Chitungwiza, claims of diversion of sewer fees away from infrastructure maintenance, and a request for a US$9.3 million financial rescue. The sources differ mainly in emphasis and phrasing, but do not present conflicting details about the central allegations or the bailout figure.
