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*Harare Residents Threaten Lawsuit Over Water Disconnections* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?me Harare residents have threatened to sue Harare City Council for disconnecting water on properties of defaulters. In an interview with the Daily News, Community Water Alliance programmes manager Hardlife Mudzingwa said that the provision of potable water is a human right. He said: ---------- *Latest itel S24 now available on Pindula* $124 Cash on Delivery in Harare & Bulawayo. WhatsApp: 0️⃣7️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ 4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 7️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ ---------- > Our legal argument is based on Sections 44, 46(1) (c) and 86 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 20 of 2013. > Section 44 compels government at every level to among other obligations, respect the human right to water. > Respecting the human right to water means that where there is a supply of potable water, there must be limited interference in the enjoyment of that right. > Respecting the human right to water is of immediate effect and it is not subjected to the availability of resources. > Disconnecting water is a retrogressive measure and goes against Section 77 requirement of progressive realisation of the human right to water. > Section 46(1)(c) compels Zimbabwe, when interpreting human rights, to take into account international law, treaties and conventions to which Zimbabwe is a party. > Zimbabwe is a signatory to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). > General Comment 15 entitles everyone to available, accessible, sufficient, acceptable and quality potable water. This threat of a lawsuit comes at a time when water availability in the city can no longer be taken for granted. Residents in some suburbs have gone for weeks without the precious liquid. *Related:* *Harare City Council Giving Residents Dirty Water – Report* *Harare Mayor Refutes Nick Mangwana’s Tweet* *The City Of Harare Receives Chlorine Gas For Water Treatment* *Forex Shortage Affecting Water Supply – Harare City Council* *More: Daily News* _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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