Harare's water is turning to sewage — and Parliament wants an emergency declared

Zimbabwe's Parliament has called for a state of emergency in Harare after a report warned that raw sewage is flowing into rivers that feed Lake Chivero, the capital's main source of drinking water. The parliamentary report says the contamination threatens public health in a city of more than two million people. Lawmakers are urging the government to act quickly to protect the water supply and prevent disease outbreaks. Years of failing infrastructure have left Harare's sewage system unable to cope, and residents now face a growing risk to their water and health.