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City of Harare extends discount period

The City of Harare has extended its rates discount period to March 7, 2026, in a move aimed at encouraging timely payments and advancing the capital's transformation into a "Smart City of Choice by 2030."Town Clerk Engineer Phakamile Moyo …

Published: 10 hrs ago | 205 | by Staff reporter

Pet food on the menu? Harare restaurant under fire

The Harare City Council says it will dispatch health inspectors to investigate a Central Business District restaurant following explosive allegations that food labelled for pets was allegedly prepared and served to customers.The storm erup…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 350 | by Staff reporter

Harare gears up for cholera response

The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has stepped up preparedness efforts in Harare amid fears of a potential cholera outbreak, with 100 volunteers already undergoing reorientation and simulation drills ahead of possible deployment.The tra…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 16:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

AI-powered traffic cameras to go live at 20 sites in Harare

TWENTY artificial intelligence (AI)-powered traffic camera sites are set to be established across Harare early next month under a new high-tech traffic management system, which will also be progressively rolled out to other cities.The init…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mafume hunts missing US$200m as services crumble

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says the city will pursue an estimated US$200 million flagged by the auditor-general, as public anger deepens over collapsing services, failing infrastructure and what residents increasingly view as a crisis of ac…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Car dealer loses US$52 000 to bogus clearing agent

A Harare car dealer is counting his losses after being defrauded by a bogus dealer whom he paid more than US$50 000 to clear five trucks at the South African border.The suspect, Tichaona Mupo Mhlakaza, appeared in court over the weekend bu…

Published: 09 Feb 2026 at 09:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt moves to shut down illegal casinos, betting operators

THE Government is intensifying efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal casino and betting operators amid growing concern over the integrity, regulation and sustainability of Zimbabwe's gaming industry.Authorities say the rapid expansi…

Published: 08 Feb 2026 at 15:00hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers strike Mukuru outlet in Harare

A GANG of armed robbers on Saturday afternoon targeted a Mukuru Money Transfer agency at Zuva Service Station near Mabelreign shops in Harare.The amount of money stolen during the robbery had not been established by the time of reporting.Z…

Published: 08 Feb 2026 at 14:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP presses ahead with shady US$30m water deal

HELCRAW Electrical, a company linked to Zanu-PF legislator Farai Jere, has begun rolling out key components of a major water reticulation project in Harare, despite ongoing concerns over the procurement and structure of the multi-million-d…

Published: 08 Feb 2026 at 14:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare bus crash turns chaotic as passengers attacked by bees

DOZENS of passengers narrowly escaped death when a bus crashed into a tree in Harare on Tuesday morning, only for their ordeal to take a dramatic turn when a swarm of bees descended on them, police have said.The accident occurred at the in…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare prime land saga deepens

City of Harare records have revealed a controversial directive from the Ministry of Local Government instructing the council to transfer land in the upscale Newlands area to a private company, despite a High Court ruling confirming that th…

Published: 02 Feb 2026 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare borehole water unsafe

The City of Harare has confirmed that nearly half of the boreholes tested in the city - 47% - are unsafe, raising concerns about cholera and other waterborne diseases. The Department of Health issued a cholera alert, warning that the risk …

Published: 01 Feb 2026 at 17:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Temba Mliswa involved in road traffic accident

Former Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa was involved in a road traffic accident near Harare Polytechnic along Prince Edward Road on Tuesday.According to witnesses at the scene, Mliswa's Mercedes-Benz vehicle struck a pedestrian, wh…

Published: 27 Jan 2026 at 15:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

US Air Force aircraft spotted near Harare, sparking curiosity

A plane registered to the United States Air Force (USAF) was on Tuesday spotted flying near Harare, drawing widespread attention and speculation among aviation enthusiasts and members of the public.Flight-tracking data and social media pos…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 14:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Garwe implicated in Harare land scandal

Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has been drawn into a complex land dispute that culminated in the arrest of Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume, his deputy Rosemary Muronda, and former Harare South MP Shadreck Mashayamombe.Th…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare double-storey building to be demolished

Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has said a controversial double-storey building in Vainona will be demolished to appease residents, despite the owner holding council-approved architectural plans.The structure, located at the corner of…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 12:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Geo Pomona has transformed Harare dumpsite

Despite a controversial beginning, Geo Pomona Waste Management has successfully transformed the Pomona dumpsite in Harare from a long-standing public health hazard and environmental eyesore into a modern, industrial, and recreational devel…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rains worsen Harare's pothole crisis

Continuous rainfall across the capital has further deteriorated already poor road conditions, leaving motorists struggling to navigate pothole-riddled streets.Harare's roads, many of which were in disrepair before the rains, are now turnin…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rufaro stadium to be renovated again?

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the City of Harare will soon resume renovation works at Rufaro Stadium to ensure the facility meets international standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Mafume said the cou…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare rains trigger transport chaos

Heavy rainfall has disrupted public transport in Harare, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and triggering sharp fare increases on some of the city's busiest routes.Persistent downpours over the past few days have flooded major roads a…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

20% rates discount for prompt payments

Harare City Council will offer discounts of up to 20 percent to residents who pay their rates on time in a bid to boost revenue collection and improve service delivery.Addressing journalists in Harare, Mayor Jacob Mafume said the discount …

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare reels from flooding, congestion

Harare City Council has advised residents with "nothing to do in town" to leave the central business district (CBD) before dark as heavy rains continue to batter the capital, triggering flash floods and worsening traffic congestion.The dir…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:19hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter

Police tear gas patrons at Harare bar

Residents of Tafara in Harare were left traumatised and struggling to breathe following a violent confrontation between police and patrons at a local bar last Wednesday night.Eyewitnesses said the incident began around 10pm when officers f…

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 19:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare ranked among safer global cities

Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, has been ranked among the world's safer cities, according to the latest Numbeo Crime Index, highlighting a moderate to low crime prevalence that could strengthen its appeal as a destination for business and tour…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Traffic chaos in Harare increases

Harare's Central Business District (CBD) is increasingly being likened to a dangerous "traffic jungle," following a string of fatal and near-fatal incidents that have renewed public concern over reckless driving and pedestrian safety in th…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Shinsoman fined US$200

Popular Zimdancehall musician Romeo Antony, known professionally as Shinsoman, along with four companions, has been fined US$200 each by a Mbare magistrate after admitting to smoking dagga.The five - Antony (37), Themba Sibanda (26), Shumb…

Published: 07 Jan 2026 at 20:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

IShowSpeed sparks chaos in Harare CBD

The central business district (CBD) of Harare was brought to a standstill on Tuesday as American YouTuber Darren Jason Watkins Jr, widely known as IShowSpeed, made a high-profile appearance in the city as part of his ongoing Africa tour.Du…

Published: 07 Jan 2026 at 20:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare's Lake Chivero faces ecological crisis

Environmental experts have raised alarms over the worsening pollution of Lake Chivero, citing the absence of pre-treatment facilities for industrial and municipal waste as a key factor driving ecological degradation.Authorities and private…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

City unmasks rogue ex-employee extorting motorists in Harare CBD

The City of Harare has exposed a former municipal police officer accused of extorting money from residents while masquerading as a parking attendant in the central business district (CBD).In a statement, the local authority identified the …

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

City of Harare accounts shambles exposed

More than 1 000 individuals allegedly had unauthorised access to the City of Harare's financial system, raising alarm over possible large-scale corruption and the misuse of millions of dollars at a time when service delivery in the capital…

Published: 21 Dec 2025 at 10:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare council impounds 21,000 vehicles

More than 21 000 vehicles were impounded in Harare over the past year as the city council intensified enforcement operations aimed at restoring order and improving compliance among businesses and commuter operators.The figures were reveale…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mafume pushes for rehabilitation of Harare roads

Harare City Council has urged the government to fast-track the rehabilitation of the capital's deteriorating road network, much of which is riddled with potholes and increasingly impassable.Speaking at the 2025 End-of-Year Full Council Mee…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Over 1,300 youths infected with HIV annually in Harare

More than 1 300 youths aged between 15 and 24 are infected with HIV every year in Harare, highlighting the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on young people in a province where over 195 000 residents are living with the virus.Harare …

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 17:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare removes street kids in blitz

Harare City Council's operation to remove children living on the streets from the central business district has been met with widespread approval from women, who say they have long borne the brunt of aggressive begging and theft.The counci…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council targets 24-hour operations

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the Harare City Council (HCC) is moving toward 24-hour operations to improve service delivery and support business growth in the capital.Speaking at the 2025 Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerc…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 12:50hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Harare's 'pseudo malls' spark safety fears

Harare is witnessing a rapid and largely unregulated surge in makeshift multi-storey shopping structures, commonly referred to as "pseudo malls," a trend that city authorities and residents warn is increasingly posing serious public safety…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's first 360-degree rotating restaurant in Harare

Construction has officially started on Zimbabwe's first-ever 360-degree rotating restaurant, a landmark feature of the ambitious Liberation City Project, the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) announced on Tuesday. The installation of…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare faces billboard revenue scandal

Harare City Council is under scrutiny over apparent revenue losses from billboard advertisements across the capital, with Mayor Jacob Mafume describing the situation as a "major revenue scandal." The issue came to light during a full counc…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

History behind Glen View, Glen Norah and Warren Park

Harare is a city layered with memory - some preserved, some forgotten, and much of it paved over in the fast pulse of modern life. Yet every suburb has a story, and sometimes, the story lives quietly in the name. Glen View, Glen Norah and …

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 12:08hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter

Harare man offers US$5 maintenance

A Harare man has been ordered to pay US$30 a month in child maintenance while a DNA test is conducted to establish whether he is the biological father.Norest Karimatsenga was brought before Harare Civil Court magistrate Hannah Fazilamed by…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman faces court over ammunition found at Harare airport

A 43-year-old woman, Annamarie Louise Bertram, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo on Thursday, facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition.Bertram was arrested on November 29, 2025, after security personnel at Robert Gabri…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 13:34hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter

Motorists losing valuables in Harare parking bays

Motorists in Harare are increasingly falling prey to a surge in thefts from parked vehicles, with criminals targeting busy public areas and business hubs. Police have raised alarm over the growing trend, revealing that at least five cases …

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 16:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt launches skills audit at Harare City Council

The Government is set to conduct a comprehensive skills audit at the Harare City Council as part of efforts to address competency gaps and enhance the local authority's capacity.The initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Underst…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare cartels fuelling Bulawayo chaos

Chaos at the Bulawayo City Council has reportedly been fuelled by what sources describe as Harare-based cartels seeking multi-million-dollar tenders for projects under the local authority's jurisdiction.On Friday, Mayor David Coltart revea…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZACC probes City of Harare official

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has confirmed receiving a complaint against a senior City of Harare official accused of issuing a temporary permit to a Methodist Church in breach of a High Court order.The complaint, filed on…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Before you get harassed by Zimbabwe police

Before you get harassed by the police in Zimbabwe, DID YOU KNOW?1. A traffic offence, including driving without a licence, is NO grounds for you to be jailed, so when/if you walk into that Police Station, make it clear to them that you are…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 16:35hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

No to Fast Track Tolls and Free Parking for MPs, Serve the people first

Recent announcement that Members of Parliament (MPs) in Harare will now enjoy free parking in the Central Business District (CBD) and access to express lanes at toll gates on our highways is just wrong. We as Zimbabweans want all these ser…

Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:13hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Grave desecration scandal rocks Harare

In a shocking and spine-chilling development, four individuals have been implicated in the violation of 380 mass graves at Restland Memorial Park in Harare. The

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 20:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gule Wamkulu cultural gathering set for Harare

The Chamba Chamakholo Gule Wamkulu cultural gathering is set to take place in Mufakose, Harare, on September 29, featuring a vibrant display of Nyau culture fro

Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 08:39hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

Edd Branson and Chris Okafor host biggest event in Harare

The stage is set and ready for the Mighty Storms Visitation service which is scheduled to be held on the 19th and 20th of May 2023 in Harare Zimbabwe.The event

Published: 17 May 2023 at 13:29hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo

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Ramaphosa-Mnangagwa summit photo sparks mixed reaction online

Christ Embassy pastor in US$7 200 fraud

Man trampled to death by elephant in Victoria Falls

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City of Harare extends discount period

Bulawayo Councillors refuse to sign ZACC Integrity Pledges

Prophet Magaya rape case will proceed behind closed doors

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Sikandar Raza warns Zimbabwe against complacency

Philip Morris International eyes Zimbabwe comeback

Charamba's pathetic attack on John Masuku only exposed ZBC as the new frontier of colonial-style repression

Zimbabwean couple nears Nigeria after epic Africa cycling trek

Police warn citizens against being lured to secluded places or online job scams

ZLHR forces ZESA to compensate minors US$66 000 over gross negligence

Pet food on the menu? Harare restaurant under fire

Chiwenga clashes with AG over Mnangagwa term plan

Zimbabwe ranked above England at T20 World Cup

War vets seek to block Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 3)

Police camp outside Tendai Biti's offices

Public has 90 days to comment on Mnangagwa term extension bill

Viral tears and a US$2,500 storm: Gray Homes breaks silence

SAPS hunts Zimbabwe celebrity musician over armed robbery

'Bombshell' Geza burial set for today

Edson Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics

Electric vehicles take off in Zimbabwe with Chinese models

SA's NPA seizes cash from Zimbabwean nationals involved in student kidnapping

Prophet Magaya rape trial begins today

Man (46) caught raping 15-year-old niece

Rapist uncle slapped with 68-year sentence

Bulawayo water supplies worsen as power outages bite

Nedbank Zimbabwe retrenches 36 managers

Zimbabwe banking sector workers get 7,5% pay rise

Peanut butter recall sparks food safety alert for Zimbabwean consumers

Geza's death sparks fresh anti-2030 revolt

CCC MPs dismiss claims they endorsed 2030, accuse colleague Charles Moyo of falsehoods

It's easier to mourn you, Cde Bombshell Geza, than to heed your call to stand up for ourselves!

RioZim workers, ZDAMWU challenge High Court ruling on corporate rescue application

CNRG condemns killing of artisanal miner in Chiadzwa, calls for urgent demilitarisation

Zanu‑PF legislator flees angry miners at funeral wake

Plumtree man remanded after stabbing villager for 'disrespect'

ZIMRA officials busted in US$1 million smuggling scam, remanded in court

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Zimbabwe opposition gears up to block Mnangagwa 2030 plot

Mnangagwa returns from AU Summit

Harare gears up for cholera response

Zimbabwe rakes in US$18m from number plates

Thomas Mapfumo dismisses rumours

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Internet key to economic development

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Ramaphosa-Mnangagwa summit photo sparks mixed reaction online

Animal rights body takes swipe at Ramaphosa

Police camp outside Tendai Biti's offices

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Christ Embassy pastor in US$7 200 fraud

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