Zambia: Cable Theft Cuts Water Supply to 300 Solwezi Households

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Cable Theft Cuts Water Supply to 300 Solwezi Households

Cable theft has disrupted the water supply to 300 households in Solwezi, Zambia. The article provides no further details about where the theft occurred, how long the disruption may last, or what steps are being taken to restore service.

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