Andrew
Sunday Mail Reporter
RESIDENTS have been assured of a steady supply of water and electricity during the 21-day lockdown.
President Mnangagwa on Friday announced a three-week lockdown to try and contain the coronavirus after the number of infected people rose to seven by Friday evening.
The country has been experiencing power shortages, while most major cities and towns are getting intermittent water supplies.
Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development, Dr Magna Mudyiwa, made assurances that there would be a steady supply of electricity during the lockdown period.
“We will try to supply as much electricity as we can during the lockdown. As long as there are no breakdowns, there will be a steady supply of electricity.”
Harare Town Clerk Engineer Hosiah Chisango said the local authority had liaised with a number of water treatment chemicals to supply water chemicals during the period.
“We have spoken to our suppliers and they are on standby and ready to supply us during this time. So in terms of chemicals, we are assured we will have a steady supply,” he said.
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