Zinwa cuts off water supplies to Kwekwe

THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has defied a High Court order and cut off water supplies to Kwekwe City Council over a $1,5 million debt.

Kwekwe mayor, Matenda Madzoke confirmed the development yesterday, saying the Midlands city has been without running water since Friday, forcing the over 200 000 residents to resort to unprotected water sources.

“They closed the taps, and strapped chains on the taps leaving the city without water since Friday.

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