Harare Installs Smart Water Meters; Residents Resist Initiative

Harare has installed 30,000 smart water meters, an initiative intended to improve water management and billing efficiency. However, reports indicate resident resistance to the new devices. Acting town clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo has called for greater public cooperation. This resistance reflects a divergence between municipal modernization objectives and public concerns, potentially stemming from issues related to billing accuracy or cost implications. The implementation of smart metering aims to address long-standing water supply inefficiencies. Public acceptance remains a factor influencing the successful deployment of this urban infrastructure upgrade.