Residents urge Gweru council to use solar

GWERU residents have urged council to use solar as alternative energy at its water treatment plants to avert the challenges bedevilling the city due to power cuts.

The Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Development Association Trust executive director David Chikore yesterday said solar power would also reduce cost of water supply.

“Over the years, we have experienced severe water shortages due to incessant power cuts by Zesa.

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