Three Harare Council Workers Arrested Over Budiriro Trench Deaths (opens original article in a new tab)

Three Harare City Council workers were arrested over the deaths of three residents who drowned in a sewage-filled trench in Budiriro. A diver recovered all three bodies from the hazardous pit, with the suspects facing culpable homicide charges.

• Three Harare City Council workers arrested for deaths of three people who drowned in sewage trench
• Victim Saul Karakadzai fell into 3m deep trench while walking home from shops
• Diver Victor Kazembe recovered all three bodies from hazardous pit despite risks
• Suspects face culpable homicide charges and will appear in court on Friday
• Tragedy occurred in Budiriro 3 on 7 June 2026