Welcome
Upper Gwayi Subcatchment is a statutory body that was created by act of parliament through the Water Act Chapter 20:24. Our offices are presently housed at ZINWA offices Mhlahlandlela Government Complex, our area of jurisdiction covers tributaries of the Gwayi River from where it starts to the confluence of the Gwayi and Mbembesi Rivers. Our area excludes tributaries of the Mbembesi and Nata Rivers which are covered by our sister Subcatchment Councils. The Subcatchment Council does not follow national boundaries but follows catchment areas of river systems; our Subcatchment has different local authorities within its boundaries i.e the City of Bulawayo and the following RDCs Matobo, Umzingwane, Bubi, Bulilima, Umguza, Tsholotsho and Kusile.
Vision
To always improve on management, regulation and supervision of both surface water and groundwater use in a transparent manner....
Mission
To always provide a platform for equitable transparent access to water through active participation of all stakeholders and....
Core Values
Loyalty, respect, understanding, teamwork, excellence, integrity, accountability, and world class quality.
Upper Gwayi Sub-catchment Map
Water Permit System In Zimbabwe (Water (Permits) Regulations, 2001) S. I 206 of 2001
WHAT IS A PERMIT?
- A permit is a document granting its holder certain rights to water use in terms of the Water Act.
WHY REGISTER/APPLY FOR PERMITS
- To determine the catchment water commitment levels for planning purposes for now and the future.
- To safeguard water permit holders’ allocations and interests.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER/ APPLY FOR PERMITS
- Any abstraction or storage of surface water for any purpose other than primary purpose.
- Any abstraction or storage of water for primary purpose exceeding 5000 cubic meters.
