The woman who was arrested for alleging that Adela Construction Company was fetching and selling sewage water has been granted bail.
Sandra Mazviita Pamberi accused the construction company of distributing sewage water to Borrowdale and Greystone Park residents in a viral video.
H-Metro reported that Pamberi was not asked to plead when she appeared before Harare magistrate Appollonia Marutya who released her on US$100.
The court also ordered her not to interfere with witnesses as part of her bail conditions.
Pamberi is being charged with violating Section 164C of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], which deals with cyber crimes. 
According to this law, if someone uses a computer or information system to spread false information about a person to cause harm to them psychologically or economically, they can be charged with a criminal offence.
The punishment for this offence can be a fine or imprisonment for up to five years or both.
After the video went viral, Adela Construction Company issued a statement categorically denying the allegations. It said:
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On or about the 15th of January 2024, a video was captured by a lady whose identity has not yet been established/disclosed. In the video, allegations were made to the effect that Adela Contracting (Private) Limited was extracting sewage water and distributing the same for purposes of profit to residents. The video captured the information of the company on the water bowser, as well as persons purporting to work for Adela.
This video was published on various social media platforms, namely WhatsApp and Facebook. As of the 16th of January 2024, certain news publications and tabloids had also circulated the video, specifically Zimeye and Doc Dave.
We wish to clarify to the public the following:
1. Adela Contracting is a reputable plant-hire company in Zimbabwe.
2. Our core business is the supply and hire of plant equipment.
3. We do not distribute water for purposes of profit to private individuals or corporates, and our company have never ventured into such business.
4. Adela Contracting was contracted by Runt Dutoit Property Developers, to supply plant and equipment for the purposes of road construction in the Kambanji area, Greystone Park, between Gaydon Drive and Maranzi.
5. In the area in which the video was taken runs a stream of fresh water that crosses Outspan Drive.
6. The mandate of the private company was the diversion of the stream and drainage of any surplus water that would interfere with the roadworks.
7. Due to the heavy rains that have been experienced over the past few weeks, a pool of rainwater had accumulated by stream which pool needed to be diverted.
8. The water bowser captured in the video was draining water from the pool to enable further development of the road.
9. The drained water was used for road compaction.
10. We would like to emphasize that this water is NOT sewage water.
11. Furthermore, the area itself does NOT have any sewer lines such that sewage water can be found in the locality.
12. For emphasis, the water collected in the video was NOT distributed to residents or any person whatsoever outside the locality.
13. ADELA CONTRACTING IS NOT AND HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF WATER FOR PROFIT OR CONSUMPTION OR HOUSEHOLD USE.
The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and efforts are underway to establish the source of this information.
We urge the public to desist from continued circulation of this alarmingly false and defamatory piece of information.
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Woman Who Alleged Construction Company Sold Sewage Water To Residents Granted Bail

A woman named Sandra Mazviita Pamberi has been arrested for <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/17/adela-construction-denies-fetching-and-selling-sewage-water/">alleging that Adela Construction Company was fetching and selling sewage water.</a> The police arrested her is currently being held at Highlands Police Station. 
She is being charged with violating Section 164C of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], which deals with cyber crimes. According to this law, if someone uses a computer or information system to spread false information about a person to cause harm to them psychologically or economically, they can be charged with a criminal offence. The punishment for this offence can be a fine or imprisonment for up to five years or both.
Sandra Mazviita Pamberi’s video went viral on social media, where she alleged that Adela Construction was fetching and selling sewage water. Watch the video:
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Adela Contracting has denied the allegations.
The company stated that they do not sell sewage water in Harare and that their main business is supplying and hiring construction equipment. Said the company:
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We do not distribute water for purposes of profit to private individuals or corporates, and our company have never ventured in such business.
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They explained that they were working on a road construction project and diverted rainwater from a stream for the roadworks. They clarified that the water they used was not sewage water and was only used for road compaction.
The Cyber and Data Protection Act (Chapter 12:07) became law in December 2021. It aims to protect data and increase confidence in the secure use of information and communication technologies. This law amends other existing laws related to cyber crimes and data protection. The Act introduced new criminal offences related to computer systems, data storage, and electronic communications.
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WATCH: Video In Which Mazviita Alleged Adela Was Selling Sewage Water

A woman named Sandra Mazviita Pamberi has been arrested for <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/17/adela-construction-denies-fetching-and-selling-sewage-water/">alleging that Adela Construction Company was fetching and selling sewage water.</a> The police arrested her is currently being held at Highlands Police Station. 
She is being charged with violating Section 164C of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], which deals with cyber crimes. According to this law, if someone uses a computer or information system to spread false information about a person to cause harm to them psychologically or economically, they can be charged with a criminal offence. The punishment for this offence can be a fine or imprisonment for up to five years or both.
Sandra Mazviita Pamberi’s video went viral on social media, where she alleged that Adela Construction was fetching and selling sewage water. Adela Contracting has denied the allegations. The company stated that they do not sell sewage water in Harare and that their main business is supplying and hiring construction equipment. Said the company:
<blockquote>
We do not distribute water for purposes of profit to private individuals or corporates, and our company have never ventured in such business.
</blockquote>
They explained that they were working on a road construction project and diverted rainwater from a stream for the roadworks. They clarified that the water they used was not sewage water and was only used for road compaction.
The Cyber and Data Protection Act (Chapter 12:07) became law in December 2021. It aims to protect data and increase confidence in the secure use of information and communication technologies. This law amends other existing laws related to cyber crimes and data protection. The Act introduced new criminal offences related to computer systems, data storage, and electronic communications. More on the Act:
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<li>The Cyber and Data Protection Act provides quicker and affordable access to recourse for victims of harassment, circulation of false messages, and cyberbullying through the criminal justice system.</li>
<li>The Act introduces criminal offences related to computer systems, computer data, data storage mediums, data codes, and devices.</li>
<li>These offences include hacking, unlawful acquisition of data, unlawful interference with data or data storage mediums, unlawful interference with computer systems, unlawful disclosure of data code, and unlawful use of data or devices.</li>
<li>The Act criminalizes certain conduct related to electronic communications and materials, including cyberbullying and the transmission of false messages.</li>
<li>Specific offences under this category include the transmission of data messages inciting violence or damage to property, sending threatening data messages, spam, the transmission of intimate images without consent, production and dissemination of racist and xenophobic material, and identity-related offences.</li>
<li>The Act also establishes offences against children, such as recording genitalia and buttocks beneath clothing without consent, production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material, and exposing children to pornography.</li>
<li>All the aforementioned offences carry a fine ranging from level 10 to level 14, and imprisonment for a minimum period of 5 to 10 years.</li>
</ul>
The Act aims to provide victims of harassment, false messages, and cyberbullying with accessible and affordable recourse through the criminal justice system.
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Woman Arrested For Alleging That Adela Construction Was Selling Sewage Water

A local construction company called Adela Contracting has denied accusations that the company was fetching and selling sewage water in Harare. In a statement seen by Pindula News, Adela Contracting stated that they do not distribute water for profit and have never been involved in such a business. They clarified that their main business is supplying and hiring plant equipment for construction purposes. The company said it was contracted to work on road construction in a specific area, where they diverted rainwater from a stream to facilitate the roadworks. They emphasized that the water collected was not sewage water and was used for road compaction only. Read the statement:
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<h3>RE: VIDEO CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.</h3>
On or about the 15th of January 2024, a video was captured by a lady whose identity has not yet been established/disclosed. In the video, allegations were made to the effect that Adela Contracting (Private) Limited was extracting sewage water and distributing the same for purposes of profit to residents. The video captured the information of the company on the water bowser, as well as persons purporting to work for Adela. This video was published on various social media platforms, namely WhatsApp and Facebook. As of the 16th of January 2024, certain news publications and tabloids had also circulated the video, specifically Zimeye and Doc Dave.
We wish to clarify to the public the following:
1. Adela Contracting is a reputable plant-hire company in Zimbabwe.
2. Our core business is the supply and hire of plant equipment.
3. We do not distribute water for purposes of profit to private individuals or corporates, and our company have never ventured in such business.
4. Adela Contracting was contracted by Runt Dutoit Property Developers, to supply plant and equipment for the purposes of road construction in the Kambanji area, Greystone Park, between Gaydon Drive and Maranzi.
5. In the area in which the video was taken runs a stream of fresh water that crosses Outspan Drive.
6. The mandate of the private company was the diversion of the stream and drainage of any surplus water that would interfere with the roadworks.
7. Due to the heavy rains that have been experienced over the past few weeks, a pool of rainwater had accumulated by stream which pool needed to be diverted.
8. The water bowser captured in the video was draining water from the pool to enable further development of the road.
9. The drained water was used for road compaction.
10. We would like to emphasize that this water is NOT sewage water.
11. Furthermore, the area itself does NOT have any sewer lines such that sewage water can be found in the locality.
12. For emphasis, the water collected in the video was NOT distributed to residents or any person whatsoever outside the locality.
13. ADELA CONTRACTING IS NOT AND HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF WATER FOR PROFIT OR CONSUMPTION OR HOUSEHOLD USE.
The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and efforts are underway to establish the source of this information. We urge the public to desist from continued circulation of this alarmingly false and defamatory piece of information. 
Issued by order of the Board.
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The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) ensures that mineral water is safe to drink through its Product Mark Certification scheme. This scheme allows products produced under approved supervision and control to be licensed and marked as compliant with the required standards. SAZ has certified various products including freezers, textiles, foods, and more. They have specific certification schemes for natural mineral water, spring water, and packaged drinking water.
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