Home and utilities
Electricity, water and council bills, and title deeds.
7 guides
- Pay your ZBC radio and TV licenceBy law, if you have a radio or TV, you need a listener's licence from the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). Before ZINARA or an insurer will renew your licence disc or insurance, you must show a ZBC radio licence. If the car has no radio, show an exemption instead.ZBC
- Buy electricity and report a power cutZETDC supplies electricity. Buy prepaid tokens from ZETDC or its vendors. Report faults to the ZETDC contact centre, which is open 24 hours.ZETDC
- Apply for a new electricity connectionTo get connected, you apply to ZETDC and have the wiring inspected. Then you accept and pay a quotation, and ZETDC installs your meter.ZETDC
- Harare: pay water bills and report problemsThe City of Harare is in charge of water, sewers and rates in Harare. Pay only into the accounts listed on its website, and report bursts and leaks to its 24-hour emergency line.Harare City
- Bulawayo: pay water bills and report problemsThe City of Bulawayo is in charge of water, sewers and rates in Bulawayo. Its call centre takes questions, fault reports and bill queries.Bulawayo City
- Search title deeds or check a propertyTitle deeds are kept at the Deeds Registries in Harare and Bulawayo. You can search them at the registry for a small fee, or ask a registered conveyancer to search for you.Deeds Registry
- Get building plans approved and avoid demolitionBefore you build, check that the stand is legal and get your plans approved by your council. Have every stage inspected, and get a certificate of occupation before you move in.Local council