Budiriro Sewer Deaths Expose Harare Council Negligence

Three people died after falling into an unmarked, sewage-filled pit in Budiriro, sparking outrage and demands for accountability. Residents accuse the Mafume-led Harare City Council of a pattern of negligence, citing eight deaths in 10 months. Police say council workers left the pit open during sewer repairs. The tragedy has intensified scrutiny of the council's operations and leadership.