Water woes at Chikurubi

Wonder Chisora has said.

He said this in an interview on the sidelines of a graduation ceremony of 18 prisoners who had completed a tobacco farming course held at Banket Semi-Open prison.
Asst Commissioner Chisora said the situation at the giant prison was bad but Zimbabwe Prison Services together with other stakeholders were working frantically to alleviate the problem.

“As you are all aware the greater part of Harare is facing water shortages, Chikurubi is no exception.
“I know it’s not easy to overcome this challenge, I am convinced if other stakeholders come on board we can move forward,” he said.

He added that Zimbabwe Red Cross with the help of other stakeholders had drilled a borehole and intended to pump the borehole water into a reservoir.
Lafarge Cement donated water tanks to lessen the water shortage. Asst Comm Chisora said although there had been no record of disease outbreak the prison was facing an acute shortage of protective clothing.

“Church organisations and the business community are chipping in with clothing for inmates,” he said.
The City of Harare has experienced persistent water shortages over the last few years as old pipes constantly burst leaving residents with no water for days on end.