adminsewage into Mukuvisi River and Marimba River, which flow into Lake Chivero.
It was also accused of neglecting Donny Brook sewage ponds and Crowborough outlet where raw sewage was flowing into nearby streams.
Mr Simon Takawira Muserera, who was representing the Council, appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Noel Mupeiwa last week.
Prosecutor Mr Sidom Chinzete alleged that the council defied an order by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) to urgently address water pollution. It is alleged that on unknown dates and in March 2009, the City of Harare allegedly discharged raw sewage into Mukuvisi River tributary.
The court heard that it was doing so with the intention of polluting the aquatic environment.
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