- +263 242 850 132/233
- Monday to Friday : 08:00 - 16:30
ZINWA Catchment Areas
As Zimbabwe's national water authority, we manage seven hydrological catchments to ensure universal and affordable water security. Explore detailed information about each catchment area, including service centers, infrastructure, and our commitment to sustainable water resource management.
Catchment Overview
| Catchment Area | Primary Service Centers | Main Coverage Area |
|---|---|---|
| Manyame Catchment | Harare, Murombedzi, Guruve, Karoi | Harare Metropolitan, Mashonaland West & Central |
| Mazowe Catchment | Mt Darwin, Mutoko | Mashonaland Central & East |
| Sanyati Catchment | Kwekwe, Gokwe, Chivhu | Midlands, Mashonaland West |
| Save Catchment | Nyanga, Rusape, Birchenough | Manicaland, Masvingo |
| Runde Catchment | Triangle, Chivi, Zaka | Masvingo, Midlands |
| Gwayi Catchment | Bulawayo, Lupane, Hwange | Matabeleland North, Bulawayo |
| Mzingwane Catchment | Beitbridge, Gwanda | Matabeleland South |
Comprehensive Catchment Information
Our catchment management ensures sustainable water resource distribution across Zimbabwe. Select a catchment below for detailed information about our infrastructure, services, and community engagement in each region.
Manyame Catchment
Phone: 0775 856 792
Address: 15384 Nickhill Office Park, Midway Street, Chinhoyi
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Strategic Overview
The Manyame Catchment encompasses the basin of the Manyame River, extending across Harare Metropolitan Province and parts of Mashonaland West and Central. We ensure reliable water supply for urban development, agricultural irrigation, and industrial growth in Zimbabwe's most populous region.
Provincial Coverage
Key Service Centers
Major Water Infrastructure
Contact Information
Manyame Catchment Office
15384 Nickhill Office Park, Midway Street, Chinhoyi
Phone: 0775 856 792
Email: manyame@zinwa.co.zw
Harare Metropolitan Service Centre
Address: 34 Arnott Road, Cranborne, Harare
Phone: 0774 674 277 (Call Center)
Services: Water permits, billing, public consultations
Karoi Service Centre
Karoi Town Center, Mashonaland West
Focus: Agricultural water management, community engagement
Mazowe Catchment
Phone: 0772 697 917
Address: 1653 Hay Road Extension, Bindura
Region: Mashonaland Central Province
Strategic Overview
The Mazowe Catchment covers the drainage basin of the Mazowe River, flowing northward into Mozambique. We provide sustainable water solutions for agriculture, mining operations, and domestic needs while ensuring environmental conservation in northeastern Zimbabwe.
Provinces Covered
Key Service Centers
Major River Systems
Major Reservoirs
Contact Information
Mazowe Catchment Office
1653 Hay Road Extension, Bindura, Mashonaland Central
Phone: 0772 697 917
Email: mazowe@zinwa.co.zw
Mount Darwin Service Centre
Mount Darwin Town Center
Services: Water allocation, permit processing, community consultations
Mutoko Service Centre
Mutoko Business District
Focus: Agricultural water management, sustainable irrigation
Sanyati Catchment
Phone: 054-222 511-4
Address: 1084 Second Street, Gweru
Region: Midlands Province
Strategic Overview
The Sanyati Catchment manages the Sanyati River Basin, flowing from central Zimbabwe toward Lake Kariba. We support mining operations, agricultural irrigation, and urban water supply while ensuring sustainable resource management in the Midlands region.
Provincial Coverage
Service Centers
Major River Systems
Key Water Infrastructure
Contact Information
Sanyati Catchment Office
1084 Second Street, Gweru, Midlands Province
Phone: 054-222 511-4
Email: sanyati@zinwa.co.zw
Chivhu Service Centre
527 Cloet Street, Chivhu
Phone: 054-212 2421
Focus: Livestock and agricultural water management
Kwekwe Service Centre
455 Tembwe Road, Kadoma
Services: Mining water permits, industrial allocation, environmental compliance
Save Catchment
Phone: 020-60926
Address: 7 Park Road, Mutare
Region: Manicaland Province
Strategic Overview
The Save Catchment manages the Save (Sabi) River Basin flowing into Mozambique. We balance water needs across diverse ecological zones from the Eastern Highlands to lowveld areas, supporting agriculture, forestry, tourism, and urban centers.
Key Service Centers
Major Urban Centers
Primary River Systems
Contact Information
Save Catchment Office
7 Park Road, Mutare, Manicaland Province
Phone: 020-60926
Email: save@zinwa.co.zw
Nyanga Service Centre
Nyanga Town Center, Eastern Highlands
Focus: Tourism and forestry water management, environmental conservation
Rusape Service Centre
Rusape Business District
Services: Agricultural irrigation permits, community water projects
Runde Catchment
Phone: 039-262 950
Address: 717 Mineral Road, Masvingo
Region: Masvingo Province
Strategic Overview
The Runde Catchment spans Masvingo Province with extensions into Midlands and Matabeleland South. We manage Zimbabwe's largest inland dam and ensure water security for irrigation, livestock, domestic use, and regional development.
Service Centers
Major Towns Served
Major Water Infrastructure
Contact Information
Runde Catchment Office
717 Mineral Road, Masvingo, Masvingo Province
Phone: 039-262 950
Email: runde@zinwa.co.zw
Triangle Service Centre
Triangle Sugar Estates, Chiredzi District
Focus: Large-scale irrigation management, agro-industrial water supply
Chivi Service Centre
Chivi Growth Point
Services: Community water point management, rural water development
Gwayi Catchment
Phone: +263 9-69361-3/6728
Email: gwayi@zinwa.co.zw
Address: 2nd Floor, Mhlahlandlela Government Complex, Bulawayo
Strategic Overview
The Gwayi Catchment manages the Gwayi River Basin flowing into the Zambezi River system. We provide sustainable water solutions for wildlife conservation, tourism, mining operations, and rural communities in western Zimbabwe.
Primary Service Centers
Key Urban Centers
Major Water Infrastructure
Contact Information
Gwayi Catchment Office
2nd Floor, Mhlahlandlela Government Complex, Corner Basch Street & 10th Avenue, Bulawayo
Phone: +263 9-69361-3/6728
Email: gwayi@zinwa.co.zw
Lupane Service Centre
Stand No. 152 Old Stands, Lupane Business Centre
Focus: Provincial government water services, rural development
Hwange Service Centre
Shop No. 2 Baobab Complex, Hwange
Services: Mining, tourism, and municipal water management
Mzingwane Catchment
Phone: 0842-20934
Address: Suite 14, NSSA Complex, Gwanda
Region: Matabeleland South
Strategic Overview
The Mzingwane Catchment manages the Mzingwane River Basin, a key tributary of the Limpopo River. We address unique water management challenges in semi-arid regions while serving agricultural, mining, border communities, and regional development.
Service Centers
Major Towns Served
Water Infrastructure
Contact Information
Mzingwane Catchment Office
Suite 14, NSSA Complex, Gwanda, Matabeleland South
Phone: 0842-20934
Email: mzingwane@zinwa.co.zw
Beitbridge Service Centre
Beitbridge Town Center, Border Area
Focus: Cross-border water issues, transit services, regional cooperation
Gwanda Main Office
NSSA Complex, Gwanda Central Business District
Services: Provincial water planning and allocation, drought management
