The Harare City Council has fitted over 40 000 homes with prepaid water meters, targets 100 000 this year and is rehabilitating Morton Jaffray to nearly double daily output.

The City of Harare and its partner Helcraw Water have also embarked on a massive rehabilitation of Morton Jaffray Water Works to improve water production and delivery for residents.

In a statement, the City Council said for this year the target is to install 100 000 smart water meters.

“Currently, the plant is producing on average, slightly over 300 mega litres a day but with the coming in of Helcraw, production is expected to rise to around 520 mega litres a day, on completion of works currently underway,” the statement said.

“The City of Harare has been losing water through leakages caused by old water pipes but through its partnership with Helcraw, the City is replacing the old pipes.

“The rehabilitation of Morton Jaffray Water Works, the replacing of old pipes and installation of smart water meters will certainly go a long way in alleviating water challenges faced in some parts of Harare.”

Recently, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume said prepaid water meters being installed will benefit ratepayers.

“So, once you have a prepaid water meter, if you do not get water, we will not charge you. We are no longer giving you a bill based on estimates,” he said.

“For Council, it means we get our money in advance and in real time and we can invest in water,” he said.

Harare, April 2026 — The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Harare proudly reaffirms its strong commitment to deepening economic and trade relations with the Republic of Zimbabwe, in line with Zimbabwe’s national vision of being “Open for Business.”

This shared spirit of openness and opportunity continues to inspire Indonesia to actively engage and build mutually beneficial partnerships with Zimbabwe across key sectors.

As part of this commitment, Indonesia will participate in the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2026 in Bulawayo, marking another milestone in its longstanding presence at one of the region’s premier trade exhibitions.

Indonesia’s participation reflects not only its dedication to strengthening bilateral trade, but also its confidence in Zimbabwe as a promising and reliable partner in Africa.

A key highlight of this year’s engagement is the introduction of PT. Wings Corp Indonesia to the Zimbabwean market, demonstrating Indonesia’s readiness to expand its private sector footprint. In addition, the Embassy has facilitated a strategic partnership between PT.

Dami Sariwana and Kumbucha Pvt Ltd, which will be showcased during ZITF 2026. This collaboration represents a tangible step toward industrial cooperation and value creation between the two nations.

Further reinforcing this effort, the Embassy has supported several prominent Indonesian companies to present their products and explore market opportunities in Zimbabwe. These include PT.

ABC President Indonesia, Khong Guan Indonesia, PT. Konimex, Blankenheim Indonesia, PT. Duniatex, and PT. Mitra Saruta Indonesia. Their participation highlights Indonesia’s diverse industrial capabilities, ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and textiles.

Through these initiatives, the Indonesian Embassy aims to translate Zimbabwe’s “Open for Business” vision into concrete partnerships, fostering trade, investment, and people-to-people connections.

Indonesia believes that Zimbabwe holds immense potential as a gateway to regional markets, and remains committed to walking hand in hand with Zimbabwe in unlocking shared economic growth and prosperity.

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has launched an aggressive two-round polio vaccination campaign to “interrupt the transmission of polioviruses” across 20 high-risk districts, mobilising door-to-door teams to reach every child under five.

Round one runs 20–23 April 2026, with a second round scheduled for 2–5 June 2026.

The drive is part of a “coordinated regional effort alongside Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia”.

Targeted districts include Bulawayo’s Emakandeni, Northern Suburbs and Nkulumane; Harare City, Chitungwiza, Epworth and Ruwa, as well as Mutare, Chimanimani, Chipinge, Mbire, Mudzi, Kariba, Chiredzi, Binga, Hwange, Bulilima, Matobo and Gwanda.

“All children under five years of age in these districts must be vaccinated, regardless of their previous vaccination status,” the ministry said.

Vaccination teams are using “door-to-door outreach, fixed sites, and mobile units to ensure every child is reached”.

Health authorities urge parents to cooperate fully. No polio case has been announced, but the pre-emptive strike follows regional detection of circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses.