Dry taps: Fat worm for water barons

FOR long, Chitungwiza-based Precious Chigu- mira has had to endure the trouble and misery that comes with persistent water shortages. Left with no other choice, Chagumira of St Mary’s o en had to wake up during odd hours to improve her chances of getting water at a nearby council-run borehole. However, she was unlucky most of the time. Because of high demand, the water source was always packed and characterised by confusion and long queues. The situation was worsened by cartels or water barons that had turned the public facility into a private money-making venture.

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