A woman from Blantyre’s Tapuwa area arrived at a recent community meeting with a striking symbol of the daily hardships faced by residents. She had not bathed that morning, a decision forced upon her by the ongoing water shortages in the area. The woman, Patricia Gabriel Kaliati, who also happens to represent Chief Suya of the area, with raw emotion, brought the dire water crisis to the forefront during the Blantyre Water Board’s (BWB) engagement with residents. Kaliati’s distressing example of going without basic hygiene sparked deep reflection among those gathered. “Women are not sleeping at night, they are always up and down looking for where to get water we believe this meeting is very crucial as far as ending water scarcity in our area is concerned,” she said. For many, the situation is no longer just an inconvenience but a daily struggle that affects their health, dignity, and quality of life. Details with Capital FM's Catherine Tinto: https://www.capitalradiomalawi.com/2025/02/02/beneath-blantyres-glitter-lies-a-water-crisis-in-chirimba/ #cfmnews #malawi