adminFaith Mandizha
ZIMBABWE Women Against Corruption Trust has launched a hashtag campaign for the provision of clean water in the wake of poor service delivery in the country’s cities and towns.
Access to clean water has become a challenge for most residents, resulting in some drinking unsafe water from unprotected wells.
It has been exposing them to waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid.
Sandra Matendere, the director of Zimbabwe Women Against Corruption Trust, said in Harare, that women and girls in Epworth had raised concerns about their failure to access clean water and sanitation.
“This negatively affects women from maintaining menstrual hygiene, exposing them to infections. We have realised that in most instances, poor service delivery is closely linked to corruption and misplaced priorities by local authorities.
“Section 77 of the Constitution highlights that every person has the right to access clean, portable and affordable water.
“However, corruption disrupts efforts to fulfil this constitutional provision,” she said.
She said there was a need for comprehensive protection of victims and witnesses of corruption in order to increase reporting of corruption cases.
“As an organisation, we are currently conducting research on the impact of corruption.
“The findings from this research will inform our evidence-based advocacy.
“We are documenting the responses we are getting before we share our recommendations.
“As we engage with communities, we encourage them to maintain hygiene and protect themselves from diseases.”
Online Reporter