‘Be truthful about water crisis’

THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents’ Association (BPRA) has urged council to be more transparent about the magnitude of the water crisis in the city to ensure a buy-in from ratepayers who also need to play their part in conserving remaining supplies.

Council is failing to adhere to its water-shedding timetable, raising the ire of residents who have resorted to hoarding the precious liquid, something the council discourages, threatening penalties on those caught doing so.

Zibusiso Dube, the BPRA information manager, said there was need for the local authority to be upfront on the water crisis, engage residents and raise awareness on the issue “so that people appreciate what is going on and actively conserve water”.

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