Pay Up or Your Harare Business Gets Water Cut

Harare City Council demands all businesses pay outstanding debts and secure proper operating permits. Acting town clerk Engineer Phakamile Moyo announced the new enforcement campaign against illegal operations. Officials will shut down water supplies for commercial and industrial properties with unpaid bills. Companies without valid business permits face immediate disconnection from municipal services. The council targets lawless operations throughout the capital city area.

Health department inspectors will examine business premises during regular compliance checks. Properties operating without running water violate Public Health Act regulations and local bylaws. Authorities will close facilities that fail water supply requirements for commercial activities. Business operators must maintain adequate utilities for legal operations under city rules. The inspection program ensures public safety standards across all commercial districts.

Business owners should visit Rowan Martin Building to fix permit problems quickly. Companies can settle outstanding payments and apply for new operating licenses at the facility. City officials created a special help desk for license applications and renewals. The streamlined process helps businesses complete paperwork faster than before. Harare wants to make legal compliance easier for legitimate operators.