Zimbabwe: Harare Bets U.S.$818m Budget On Water, Roads and Better Services

The City of Harare has proposed an US$818.3 million budget for 2027 with nearly half of the funding earmarked for water and sanitation as the local authority seeks to tackle persistent service delivery challenges.

Presenting the proposed budget to council on Thursday, Finance and Development Committee Chairperson Councillor Jubilation Shoko said the spending plan was designed to translate financial resources into tangible improvements in residents’ lives.

“The credibility of any municipal budget…