Helcraw Water Builds Technical Capacity to Drive Harare’s Smart Water Transformation
Helcraw Water, in partnership with the City of Harare, has successfully concluded a two-day Smart Water Meter Training Programme held from 13 to 14 July 2026 for 50 municipal water superintendents, reinforcing its commitment to building the technical capacity required to support the city’s ongoing water infrastructure modernisation. The intensive programme focused on the practical […]
Harare water project on course to surpass prepaid meter target
MORE than 70 200 prepaid water meters have been installed across Harare this year—surpassing projections and putting the city within reach of its 100 000-target—while crews have also renewed 52km of dilapidated pipelines. This was revealed by Helcraw Water managing director Mr Zodeck Muchoko in an interview with The Herald on Saturday. “Our target at […]
New Morton Jaffray equipment to enhance water production, cut losses
HARARE’S efforts to improve water supply have received a major boost following the procurement of a multi-million-dollar compressor for the rehabilitation and modernisation of the Morton Jaffray Waterworks Plant, a development expected to increase water treatment capacity by 200 million litres per day. The equipment, secured through a government-facilitated public-private partnership between the City of […]
Landmark partnership paves way for a resilient future
Peter TanyanyiwaHerald Correspondent A new chapter in the city’s long-standing quest for reliable water access is unfolding, driven by a groundbreaking partnership between Helcraw Water, the City of Harare, and the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works. This public-private collaboration aims to overhaul the city’s ageing water infrastructure, boost production, reduce losses, and ensure […]
Harare rolls out smart water meters
THE City of Harare has installed 879 smart water meters in Warren Park 1 so far, as the rollout of the new water management system gathers momentum amid growing demand from residents across the capital. In a statement on Monday, the City said the programme was already receiving positive feedback from residents, who believe the […]
Water tech outfit lays out Harare deal game plan
Water technology firm Helcraw Water has laid out an ambitious game plan to overhaul Harare’s struggling water system, positioning smart metering and infrastructure rehabilitation at the centre of efforts to restore efficiency, improve revenue collection, and stabilise supply. The programme, being implemented in partnership with the City of Harare, comes at a time when the […]
Helcraw water drives smart innovations to fix Harare’s water challenges
Public-private partnerships are increasingly emerging as a powerful solution to Zimbabwe’s infrastructure challenges, particularly within the water sector. In Harare, a collaboration between the City of Harare and Helcraw Water is demonstrating how innovative partnerships can modernise ageing water systems and improve service delivery for residents. For years, Harare’s water infrastructure has faced immense pressure […]
LAISON smart prepaid water meters boost Harare’s water management
Harare City Council, in partnership with Helcraw Water and Laison Technology, has launched a smart prepaid water meter project, leveraging digital metering and management solutions to enhance water management and ensure reliable service for residents. Harare has long struggled with water shortages and management challenges. Aging infrastructure and frequent leaks have led to significant water […]