Day: September 4, 2024

United States Government Invests Over US$100,000 to Improve Access to Safe Water In Harare

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa In a move that is set to improve access to safe water among Harare residents, the U.S. government has invested US$150,000 through the American Center for Diseases Control (CDC) in partnership with UNICEF to support water quality monitoring in Harare. The support is part of the CDC’s support to the City of Harare in the cholera emergency response in areas cholera-affected urban areas. The investment involves the insulation of Chlorine boosters at water reservoirs to help in the disinfection of water before it is pumped into households.…

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Gvt Bans Long Distance Traveling For Kombis to Curb Road Accidents

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Commuter Omnibuses or Kombis will no longer be allowed to ferry passengers beyond 60 Kilometres as part of efforts to reduce the growing scourge and burden of road traffic accidents. Under the new radius-based restrictions being implemented by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Kombis’ travel distance has been reduced from 120 km to 60 km. In a statement, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honorable Felix Mhona, said the new restrictions were effective immediately. As the Ministry endeavors to mitigate against road traffic crashes…

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