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Harare City Council chokes under ZiG8 billion debt

Harare City Council is reeling under a debt of more than ZiG8 billion owed by ratepayers, a backlog that officials warn is crippling service delivery and undermining the municipality's operational efficiency.Presenting the latest Debtor's …

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 21:42hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Herentals College shut down in Harare council blitz

Learning at Herentals College's Sarum House campus along Robert Mugabe Road was brought to a standstill on Thursday morning after Harare City Council officials ordered the closure of the building as part of the ongoing "Restore Order" oper…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 21:40hrs | 1504 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sanctions repeal signal excites, but .

Economists have warned that Zimbabwe should not get carried away by the United States' plans to repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA) sanctions, highlighting the stringent conditions the country must meet before t…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 13:24hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter

Harare shuts down 1,800 businesses in CBD

The City of Harare has intensified its efforts to restore order in the capital, shutting down 1,830 businesses found in violation of municipal by-laws during an ongoing clean-up of the central business district (CBD).In a statement issued …

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:37hrs | 1368 | by Staff reporter

Harare suburb battles severe sewage crisis

Residents of Fountain Blue in Kuwadzana, Harare, have raised alarm over a decade-long struggle to access proper sewage facilities, citing land disputes and alleged encroachment by neighbouring Parkridge stands as major obstacles.In 2016, h…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 10:17hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter

Lost Harare Chieftainship seeks reinstatement

The Mbari Clan, which claims historical jurisdiction over Harare and its surrounding areas, has petitioned the government and the Zimbabwe Chiefs' Council for urgent consultations to revive their traditional chieftaincy.The letters, shared…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:01hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter

Woman sues estranged husband after 15-year abandonment

A Harare woman has dragged her husband to court, accusing him of abandoning her and their children for 15 years before resurfacing to cause turmoil in their lives.Fern Chiyanike told Harare Civil Court magistrate Ashton Dube that her husba…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:51hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Harare, Borrowdale residents clash

With the ink barely dry on the Cheda Commission report, more skeletons are tumbling out of Harare City Council's closet, this time centred on Borrowdale, one of the capital's most affluent suburbs now facing rapid and questionable densific…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:43hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Demand surges for Harare-Mutare flight

The newly launched Harare - Mutare airline service is expected to grow sustainably on the back of rising interest from key sectors such as tourism and agriculture, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbra Rwodzi has said.Flight UM1…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:45hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter

Harare to host Intra-African Trade Fair headquarters

Harare has been selected to host the headquarters of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), in a landmark move to transform Africa's biggest trade fair platform into a standalone institution.The IATF was established by the African Export-Imp…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:23hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa sits on damning Harare corruption report

Two months after President Emmerson Mnangagwa received the Justice Cheda Commission of Inquiry report into alleged corruption and financial mismanagement at Town House, no action has been taken, raising fears that the explosive findings ma…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 13:17hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter

Harare city expands crackdown

The City of Harare is set to broaden its campaign against illegal businesses in the capital, following the closure of over 500 establishments in the central business district (CBD). The initiative, part of sweeping measures to enforce muni…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:54hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Reckless commuter driver sentenced in Harare

In a separate case, the Harare Magistrates Court has sentenced 32-year-old commuter omnibus driver Ruzvidzo Freedom of Hatcliffe to two years in prison for endangering public safety. Freedom was caught driving a Toyota Hiace against oncomi…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

Harare warns of criminals posing as municipal officers

The City of Harare has issued a warning to residents following a rise in cases of criminals impersonating municipal police officers and harassing members of the public.In a statement, the council emphasised that all municipal officers in t…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:45hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter

Harare-Mazowe Road dualisation begins

Work has begun on the long-awaited dualisation of the Harareâ€“Mazowe Road, with contractors now on site to transform one of Zimbabwe's busiest highways.The project is expected to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve road safe…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:49hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter

Harare fails to act on 27 of 28 audit red flags

Residents of Harare have condemned the city council for what they describe as gross negligence, following the Auditor General's 2023 annual report, which revealed that the local authority failed to act on 27 of 28 audit recommendations.The…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:51hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter

Foreigner arrested after Harare car break-in spree

A foreign national who allegedly entered Zimbabwe illegally has been arrested in connection with a series of smash-and-grab incidents that targeted vehicles in Harare.Police confirmed the arrest of Cassian Pascal Mangombe (45), who is link…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 19:28hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter

Harare sets 3 year deadline for kombi ban

The City of Harare has unveiled a draft master plan (2025â€“2045) proposing the phasing out of commuter omnibuses (kombis) from the capital's roads within three years, sparking sharp debate among commuters, operators, and motorists.The pla…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1024 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to tighten gun licensing

The Government of Zimbabwe has pledged to tighten gun licensing laws and crack down on criminals using illegal firearms, following growing concerns over a surge in gun-related murders.During Wednesday's Question-and-Answer session in Parli…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 14:52hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter

Hararians told to flush with bigger buckets

The City of Harare has urged residents to adopt the use of larger buckets when flushing toilets in order to ease mounting sewer blockages. The directive comes as officials warn that small containers being used during water rationing are fa…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:20hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter

High Court removes ZHPT from contested housing project

The High Court of Zimbabwe has stripped the Zimbabwe Housing Projects Trust (ZHPT) of control over the Fortune Meadowlands Park housing scheme, in a ruling that underscores the risks faced by aspiring homeowners in poorly regulated land de…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:45hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter

Harare to add 3 more interchanges, Bulawayo dololo

The Government has announced plans to build three additional road interchanges in Harare over the next 12 months, aiming to reduce congestion and modernise the capital's road network, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Feli…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:45hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter

Pastors4ED disburses start-up capital to Harare churches

At least 85 pastors, evangelists, church leaders and congregants in Harare have received business start-up capital under the Pastors4ED Presidential Empowerment Revolving Fund, a programme aimed at promoting economic self-reliance and posi…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:33hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter

Harare to host 44,000 for Jehovah's Witnesses Convention

Harare is set for an economic boom this weekend as more than 4,000 foreign delegates from 14 countries, including the United States and Europe, and 40,000 local participants converge for the Jehovah's Witnesses international convention at …

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:53hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter

7 injured in vehicle pile-up collision near ED Mnangagwa road

Seven people were injured this morning in a pile-up involving four vehicles, including a kombi, at the intersection of Robert Mugabe Road and ED Mnangagwa Road in Harare.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have yet to release further detail…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Ken Sharpe blasts incompetent Harare council

Prominent property mogul Ken Sharpe has launched a scathing attack on the Harare City Council, accusing it of stifling economic growth through poor service delivery, exorbitant fees, and what he described as "incompetent operations.""These…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 18:18hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter

Harare warns of rising sewer blockages

The City of Harare has sounded alarm over a surge in sewer blockages across the capital, blaming the crisis on illegal dumping of solid waste by residents.According to council officials, 60% of sewer system problems now stem from residents…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:14hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter

Harare paid millions on roads that don't exist

Harare faces fresh scrutiny after reports revealed that millions of US dollars were paid for the rehabilitation of 43 roads that were never constructed. A 2019 internal audit confirmed that, despite full payments, no work had been carried …

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 12:08hrs | 1014 | by Staff reporter

Harare's sex work industry expanding

Zimbabwe's faltering economy has pushed an increasing number of young women into sex work, heightening concerns over public health risks and HIV transmission.Theresa*, 23, from Chitungwiza, turned to sex work in 2024 out of sheer necessity…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 12:48hrs | 1472 | by Staff reporter

Harare wetland in Tafara faces destruction

The City of Harare has come under fire for allegedly failing to protect a gazetted wetland in Tafara, near Mabvuku Cemetery, amid ongoing land allocations and construction activities.The area, known as the Gosden wetland, is recognised for…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter

Councillors demand action as darkness sparks mugging deaths

HARARE councillors have called on the City of Harare to allow district offices to directly use funds collected from ratepayers for ward-specific services, particularly street lighting, following reports that two people were killed during m…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:31hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Harare residents resist Discovery ambulance deal

HARARE residents have voiced outrage over the City of Harare's (CoH) planned partnership with Discovery Ambulance, warning that the public could end up paying twice for emergency services.The council intends to collaborate with the private…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:31hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Funds looted in shocking Harare 'ghost projects' scandal

Millions of dollars earmarked for road rehabilitation and water infrastructure in Harare have disappeared under murky circumstances, with contractors paid in full for projects that were never carried out, a damning investigation has reveal…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:17hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter

Harare council's extravagance draws fire

The Harare City Council has once again come under fire for the lavish spending habits of its senior officials, with residents paying the price for what critics describe as wasteful indulgence.Despite the municipality's ongoing financial st…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:34hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter

Harare's special unit to tackle past corruption

The Harare City Council (HCC) has set up a dedicated Special Legacy Department to investigate historical corruption, implement corrective measures, and begin rebuilding public confidence after years of financial mismanagement and administr…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:30hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter

Harare partners Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health and Child Care and the City of Harare's Health Department have partnered to integrate mental health screening and counselling into primary health care services, a move aimed at improving employee wellness and reducin…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 13:02hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter

Harare working to clear payroll backlogs

The City of Harare has confirmed that it has completed its June payroll and is in the process of finalizing July payments in both Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) and United States dollars.Speaking at the City of Harare Employee Wellness and FunFair la…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 13:01hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Mafume wants human capital director for Harare

HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has urged council to prioritise the appointment of a substantive human capital director, saying the position is critical to improving the city's administrative efficiency.Speaking during a full council meeting at …

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:37hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter

2 killed in Mutare-Harare road trucks crash

Two people lost their lives in a tragic road traffic accident involving two trucks at Mufusire Uphill, along the Mutareâ€“Harare Highway, in the early hours of Saturday morning.The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the fatal crash through…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 19:21hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter

Harare accounts for most accidents in Zimbabwe

Harare Metropolitan Province accounted for more than half of the road traffic accidents recorded across Zimbabwe in 2024, according to the latest Extreme Events and Disasters Report released this week by the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency (ZIM…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:50hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Man in court for violently demanding back lobola

A Southlea Park woman, Ms Lilian Gwena, has secured a protection order against her husband, Claudius Gatawa, after accusing him of violent behaviour, sexual abuse, and harassment linked to his demand for a refund of the lobola he paid.Test…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 17:34hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter

Harare Council closes 40 CBD buildings

The City of Harare has shut down 40 buildings in the Central Business District (CBD) for being constructed without approved building plans, as part of a broader compliance operation targeting building regulations and business licensing.In …

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter

Man loses more than US$40,000 in broad daylight

A 48-year-old man from Greendale lost a staggering US$40,000 to suspected thieves in Highlands on Tuesday afternoon while he was buying lunch, police have confirmed.The man, identified only as Evans, had parked his vehicle outside a restau…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:06hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga cracks the whip in Zanu-PF

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern reprimand to the Zanu-PF Harare provincial executive, led by Goodwills Masimirembwa, over a series of internal transgressions that party insiders say are fuelling deepening factionalis…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 10:04hrs | 1485 | by Staff reporter

Harare Council crackdown leaves hundreds stranded

In a sweeping move aimed at restoring order in the central business district, the City of Harare has shut down hundreds of shops, launching an operation dubbed "Operation Restore Order." The crackdown is in response to the unchecked growth…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

US$4 billion smart city takes shape in Harare

Zimbabwe's capital is taking a major step toward modern urban living with the groundbreaking of Pomona Flats, a high-rise residential complex forming part of the ambitious US$4 billion Pomona City project. Spearheaded by WestProp Holdings,…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 13:23hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter

Harare shuts down 121 businesses in CBD crackdown blitz

The Harare City Council has shut down 121 businesses in the central business district (CBD) in an intensified campaign targeting non-compliant operations. The crackdown, now in its second day, follows inspections of 295 businesses and is p…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:46hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter

Businessman back in custody over community service default

Controversial businessman Shingai Levison Muringi is back in custody after allegedly defaulting on a court-ordered community service sentence stemming from a contempt of court conviction.Muringi had been ordered by Harare magistrate Lisa M…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:54hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Half of Zimbabwe's youth population is idle

Almost half of Zimbabwe's youth aged between 15 and 35 are neither in education, employment, nor training (NEET), according to alarming new data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat). The figures point to deepening …

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo to host investment conference in Harare

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is today hosting the Khumbule' Khaya Investment Conference in Harare as part of efforts to attract investors to Zimbabwe's second-largest city, once known as the country's industrial powerhouse.The one-day c…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:43hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter

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