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Bulawayo sees surge in approved building plans
The Bulawayo City Council has approved building plans valued at over US$3.5 million as of December 2024, reflecting a slight 0.65% increase from November. These developments were detailed in the counc...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:46hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council Enforces Stricter Dog Regulations
The City of Bulawayo has issued a notice to all dog owners regarding new and existing regulations on pet ownership within the council area. The move comes in response to an increase in the number of d...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 10:45hrs | 846 | by Mandla Bhebhe
Heavy rains pound Bulawayo, Masvingo
Heavy rains and severe flooding have devastated parts of southern and southwestern Zimbabwe, with Bulawayo and Masvingo cities among the hardest hit. Torrential rains on Tuesday caused local rivers to...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 09:45hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Storm brews over BCC leases
Decades-old family businesses at Iminyela Shopping Centre in Bulawayo face an uncertain future as the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) moves to lease the premises to new tenants, raising fears among the cu...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:35hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Bribery claims backfire for Harare commission
A Commission of Inquiry investigating the operations of the City of Harare has found itself embroiled in controversy after a private company, Quill Associates, demanded an apology following repeated b...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
BCC forges ahead with privatisation of water
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed the establishment of a corporate water utility company as a critical step toward addressing the city's aging water and sewer infrastructure, which requires...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:37hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's NPA to grant ZACC prosecution certificates
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced its readiness to issue prosecutorial certificates to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to enable the anti-graft body to prosecute ca...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:31hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council inquiry accused of protecting corrupt officials while attacking reformers
The ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the Harare City Council, led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda, is facing mounting accusations of complicity in shielding corrupt officials, while exerting unnece...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:14hrs | 158 | by David Hunda
Harare faces severe water crisis
Harare City Council is struggling to meet the water demands of its residents, pumping less than 400 megalitres of water per day against a daily requirement of at least 1,200 megalitres. This significa...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' bailed out
Self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, has been granted bail by the High Court after spending over a month in remand prison. The decision came after Chiminya's appeal was upheld by High C...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dumps colonial mayor's robes
Bulawayo councillors have resolved to retire the colonial-era mayoral gown in favor of a design that reflects the city's rich cultural heritage. The new regalia will be crafted by internationally accl...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:00hrs | 1027 | by Staff reporter
Harare councillors push for Town Clerk's assistant to be fired
Harare city councillors have reportedly resolved to dismiss Matthew Marara, the executive assistant to the town clerk, amid allegations that he exposed irregularities during testimony before the ongoi...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:52hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
National Prosecuting Authority calls ZACC to order
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has urged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to respect the constitutional independence of government arms and resolve disputes through appropriate...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
2 former bank employees in court for US$33K fraud
Two former employees of Steward Bank have been charged with defrauding the bank of over US$33,000 by exploiting dormant client accounts. The accused, Audrey Njanike (38) and Ian Takaedza (36), alleged...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:19hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Mayor Mafume suspends top council official
Tensions are running high at the Harare City Council (HCC) following a controversial testimony by Executive Assistant Town Clerk, Mathew Marara, at the ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the council's...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:06hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
ZACC clashes with NPA over Chisango's acquittal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has announced plans to bring new criminal charges against former Harare Town Clerk Josiah Chisango and four other officials who were acquitted last Frida...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:06hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council maintains water shedding
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced that the city's water-shedding regime will remain in place, despite recent heavy rains and the recommissioning of uMzingwane Dam. The move comes as the counci...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:01hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Suspended Harare town clerk faces fresh charges
Suspended City of Harare Town Clerk, Hosiah Chisango, is facing fresh corruption charges following concerns raised over his recent acquittal in a high-profile case involving the award of a US$9 millio...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:57hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
ZACC to press new charges in US$9m tender case
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has announced plans to lay new charges against Harare Town Clerk, Engineer Hosiah Chisango, and several associates after the National Prosecuting Authori...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:41hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Harare City official faces potential dismissal after explosive testimony
Harare City Council's executive assistant to the town clerk, Engineer Matthew Marara, is reportedly on the verge of dismissal following his damning testimony before the Commission of Inquiry into the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
ZACC, PACU Face Accusations of Complicity Over Chisango State-Witness Deal
Allegations of a high-level conspiracy are swirling around the corruption case of Harare Town Clerk Hosea Chisango who has been secretly let off the hook in the Juluka case by members of the Zimbabwe'...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 21:52hrs | 436 | by Staff Reporter
Mafume accused of nepotism and authoritarian practices
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing serious allegations of nepotism and authoritarian rule at Town House, with a senior council official accusing him of manipulating recruitment processes and creating...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:43hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Harare bigwig's 'property buying spree' probed
A senior Harare City Council official, Matthew Marara, is facing allegations of acquiring multiple properties through corrupt means as scrutiny over his financial dealings intensifies.Marara, ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:10hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
Harare council official earns US$12,000 monthly amidst poor service delivery
Mathew Marara, a top official at Harare City Council, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that he earns a substantial US$12,000 monthly, while the local authority struggles with poor service...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:17hrs | 2001 | by Staff reporter
Woman robbed litre of used cooking oil
A 20-year-old man from Maphisa, Matebeleland South was sentenced to three years behind bars for robbing Veldah Yolanda Ndlovu (24) of her ZAR375, cellphone and a plastic bag containing one litre of us...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 14:05hrs | 1238 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Vandalism hits Nyamandlovu Aquifer
The Nyamandlovu Aquifer, a crucial water source for Bulawayo City Council, has become the target of rampant vandalism, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures. Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu ...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:23hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
SA asks for water from Zimbabwe
South African border officials at Beitbridge have requested water supplies from the Beitbridge Municipality after their pumps were washed away by the swollen Limpopo River three times.Beitbrid...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:20hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
Ex-NetOne employee charged with US$18,666 fraud
A former NetOne employee, Takudzwashe Malamulo, has been arraigned on charges of defrauding the telecommunications giant of US$18,666 and ZWL$14,430,529 through fraudulent requisitions.Malamul...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:13hrs | 1047 | by Staff reporter
Candidates battle for ZACC posts in high-stakes public interviews
Aspiring commissioners for the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) appeared before Parliament last week for public interviews, streamed live from the National Assembly. The session, a hallmark ...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:39hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Town Clerk suspension sparks division
The recent suspension of Victoria Falls Town Clerk, Mr. Ronnie Dube, has caused a significant rift within the city, resulting in growing tensions both within the local council and among residents. The...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:46hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Cross-border transporter arrested over copper cables
A South Africa-based cross-border transporter, Bongisani Ndlovu (44), was arrested on December 13 after he was found in possession of copper cables near the Gwanda Lithium Mine in the Mandihongola are...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:44hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Government orders councillors to reinstate town clerk
The Zimbabwean government has instructed Victoria Falls city councillors to immediately reinstate suspended town clerk, Mr. Ronnie Dube, and restore order within the local authority.Mr. Dube w...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:44hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Harare town clerk operating a parallel revenue collection unit
The City of Harare (CoH) Town Clerk's office is facing scrutiny following revelations that it oversees a parallel revenue collection unit responsible for funds from the municipality's special business...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1445 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council forced to revise 2025 budget
Following a heated meeting with business representatives, residents' associations, and other key stakeholders, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has been compelled to revise its proposed 2025 budget. Th...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:32hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Mutare Town Council purchases Fire ladder in Belarus
Mutare City Council has procured a fire ladder from Belarus, Europe, Bulawayo24.com has learnt.The fire ladder will be used by the city council's electrical engineering department to repair to...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 18:19hrs | 1589 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Parliament shortlists 47 candidates for ZAAC
Parliament has shortlisted 47 candidates from 145 nominations to serve on the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), with public interviews scheduled for December 19 as part of the rigorous selec...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Parliament flags Gweru, Hwange councils' finances
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns regarding financial management in the Hwange and Gweru municipalities, highlighting significant delays in submitting financial ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:15hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors walk out of meeting chaired by deputy mayor
Bulawayo's Town Clerk, Mr. Christopher Dube, has issued a clarification regarding the election of a new Deputy Mayor, stating that city councillors do not have the authority to elect a new Deputy Mayo...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:56hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
BCC leases land for business to boost local economy
The City of Bulawayo has announced the opening of a new tender process inviting bids for the lease of several business premises across the city. This initiative is part of the local authority's effort...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:52hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
EXCLUSIVE: Town Clerk threatens Councillors with arrest over bus terminus dispute day before Deputy Mayor Ndlovu is arrested
Retired Major Christopher Dube, the Town Clerk of the City of Bulawayo, has come under fire after allegedly threatening elected Councillors with arrest if they failed to reverse their decision to relo...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:00hrs | 1601 | by George Tshuma
Funds dwindling for HIV/AIDS fight in Zimbabwe
The U.S. has provided over $1 billion in the past 5 years to Zimbabwe's fight against HIV/AIDS, but experts say reduced funding may hamper the African country's target of ending the epidemic by 2030....Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 13:34hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Vic Falls Town Clerk dismisses suspension as a campaign of 'appalling fabrications'
Victoria Falls City Council Town Clerk Ronnie Dube has dismissed his suspension over alleged corruption and abuse of office as a campaign of "appalling fabrications" orchestrated by long-standing riva...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 12:39hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Harare water supply disruption as pump station undergoes repairs
Harare residents are preparing for a temporary water supply disruption on December 5 and 6 as the Warren Control Pump Station undergoes emergency maintenance. The repair work follows a severe burst at...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:27hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Multi-million-dollar scandal rocks Victoria Falls council
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has uncovered a massive corruption scandal involving high-ranking officials at Victoria Falls City Council, including Mayor Tuso Moyo and Town Clerk Ronn...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter
Parly report flags financial abuse at local authorities
A recent report by a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee has raised concern over financial mismanagement at local authorities saying this has undermined accountability at councils.The report, ta...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:57hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
City workers choke to death in sewer
The City of Kadoma is in mourning after two municipal workers tragically lost their lives while attempting to fix a sewer blockage near St John Kennedy Primary School on Thursday, November 28, 2024....Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:59hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council loses US$70m per year
The Harare City Council could be losing over US$70 million annually in uncollected revenue due to the absence of a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system, according to suspended to...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:51hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must be summoned to Parly
Dzivarasekwa legislator, Edwin Mushoriwa, has called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to be summoned to Parliament to answer pressing questions on matters of national interest. Speaking during a Parli...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Power outages worsen Bulawayo water crisis
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced an interruption in water supply to all residential areas, following power outages caused by heavy rains in the Mzingwane and Inyakuni areas. The city, which r...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Chinese firm 'disrupting' Gwanda water source
Residents of Gwanda have voiced growing concerns over what they describe as the excessive drawing of water from Mtshabezi River by a Chinese mining company, fearing that the river could dry up if the ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
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