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A group of residents, mostly women and children, gathers around an open water source to collect water in plastic buckets and containers. Some stand along the edges of a muddy pit while others bend down to fill their containers. The surrounding area is littered with debris, raising concerns about the cleanliness and safety of the water.

Harare water supplies under threat as council battles foreign currency shortages

"The 2027 budget prioritizes road rehabilitation, routine maintenance"

4 November 2026 · Read story

IEC officials helping an elderly woman cast her special vote at home.

Politics & Governance

South Africans begin special voting ahead of municipal elections

More than 2.6 million South Africans have been approved to cast special votes ahead of the country's local government elections, a 131% increase from the 2021 municipal polls. T…

3 November 2026 · Africa · Read story

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