By Robert Tapfumaneyi
IN AN an effort to address high cases of continued open defecation in peri-urban and rural communities, Cabinet Tuesday announced it had approved the use of EzaiFlush Sanitation Technology in waste management.
The technology uses two litres of water per flush, compared to the seven to nine litres used by the conventional system in most urban areas.
Reports by the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee ZimVac said open defecation is prevalent in all provinces with Matabeleland North recording the highest cases.
According to the ZimVac report Binga recorded 59.5%, Tsholotsho 59.5% both in Matabeleland North and Beitbridge 59.3% in Matabeleland South.