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ZANU-PF's main sponsor, Mayor demolish school to erect Spazas

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's quest to fight drugs and substances abuse through vocational skills training centres revival is short-lived in Mbare (Njere area) as one of his Zanu-Pf party's top sponsors, JB Family connived with Zimbabwe R…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 23:32hrs | 811 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Harare

Bulawayo deputy mayor cleared of bribe allegations

Bulawayo's deputy mayor, Edwin Ndlovu, was acquitted on Wednesday of corruption charges linked to a proposed cement plant investment, bringing to an end months of court proceedings that had placed him under intense scrutiny.Ndlovu had been…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 11:50hrs | 340 | by Mandla Moyo

Kariba mayor under fire for attending Zanu-PF meeting

Kariba mayor Ralph Nyasha Maoneyi finds himself at the centre of controversy after reportedly attending a Provincial Development Committee (PDC) meeting in Chinhoyi that included Zanu-PF leadership, government departments, and mayors from …

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 08:49hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Mayor under fire over 'endless trips'

Chinhoyi mayor Owen Charuza is facing mounting pressure from fellow councillors who accuse him of prioritising personal trips and favouritism in the selection of delegates for workshops and events, at the expense of pressing service delive…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:34hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter

UK's Reading honours Zimbabwean-born mayor

The recent election of Zimbabwean-born academic and social justice advocate Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles as mayor of Reading, a city in southeast England, has been hailed as a defining moment for Africans in the diaspora, symbolising resilience, a…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 17:15hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Mayor's vote of no confidence deemed invalid

The recent vote of no confidence against Beitbridge mayor Peter Pirato Mafuta by fellow councillors has been declared a non-event by town clerk Loud Ramakgapola, who stated that the process did not follow legal procedures and contravened c…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter

Harare mayor bemoans state of council buildings

Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of council buildings, urging acting town clerk Engineer Phakamile Mabhena Moyo to take swift action to address the issue.The call for urgent impro…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:21hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Councillors suspend Mayor over incompetence

Tensions reached a boiling point at Beitbridge Town Council on Monday evening as Councillors passed a vote of no confidence in Mayor Peter Pirato Mafuta, accusing him of incompetence, dereliction of duty, and hindering key capital projects…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:08hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Former Chitungwiza deputy mayor's home bombed

The home of former Chitungwiza deputy mayor and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Rangarirai Mutingwende was bombed late Thursday night, in what appears to be a politically motivated attack.According to the family, the incident fo…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:57hrs | 1385 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean refugee becomes Mayor in the UK

A MUM who came to Reading as a refugee has been made the first Black female Mayor.She came to Reading in the 1990s as a refugee from her native Zimbabwe.In her acceptance speech, Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles mentioned the adversity she fac…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

Former UK Mayor showers praises on Mnangagwa

Former Corby Town Mayor Tafadzwa Chikoto, a UK-based Zimbabwean national, has sparked debate after expressing strong support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF government, describing the president's leadership as "fant…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter

Chinhoyi Deputy Mayor jailed for double-dipping

Chinhoyi Deputy Mayor and Ward 14 Councillor, Chipo Mlotshwa, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after she fraudulently obtained a second discounted residential stand by lying about her previous benefit from a council housing scheme…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter

Gweru mayor blames sewer blockages on dumped pets, utensils

Gweru Mayor Martin Chivhoko has blamed costly sewer blockages on residents who improperly dispose of waste, including dead pets, sanitary products, and kitchen utensils, in sewer manholes.Speaking during an ordinary council meeting on Wedn…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:08hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

Harare Mayor preaches accountability amid council salary scandal

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume on Monday called for accountability and good governance among city officials, even as a recent commission exposed exorbitant salaries being paid to council directors. The commission's findings revealed that top ad…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:19hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Harare Mayor avoided Town House meals over poisoning fears

Former Harare Mayor Ben Manyenyeni deliberately avoided eating at Town House during his tenure, fearing possible poisoning after leading a campaign to slash excessive salaries and perks earned by city executives.Manyenyeni, who served as m…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:10hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council under fire for US$155,000 mayoral vehicle purchase

The cash-strapped Gweru City Council (GCC) has ignited outrage among residents and ratepayers by purchasing a US$155,000 mayoral luxury vehicle, a Land Cruiser Prado, amid pressing service delivery issues.The expenditure has drawn sharp cr…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:57hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter

Mafume fingers wife

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has found himself at the center of controversy after a report surfaced implicating his family in the questionable construction of a luxury hostel in Belvedere. The project, intended to house over 60 students from …

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:44hrs | 2665 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Mayor rules out quick fix for City's deteriorating roads

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has acknowledged that the city's worsening road network crisis will not be resolved anytime soon due to a severe financial shortfall. The municipality requires approximately US$700 million for road rehabilitati…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 240 | 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 acclaimed fashion designer and founder of G…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:00hrs | 1033 | by Staff reporter

Mayor Coltart makes an appeal to cricket lovers

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has called on the city's cricket enthusiasts to turn out in numbers for the upcoming one-off Test match between Zimbabwe and Ireland, set to begin this Thursday at Queens Sports Club.This will be only the secon…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:28hrs | 609 | 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 a chaotic work environment. The accusa…

Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:43hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter

Harare Mayor blames Zesa for City's street light crisis

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has revealed that the city's municipality is struggling to maintain street lights due to ongoing issues stemming from the takeover of the thermal power station by the power utility, Zesa Holdings. The mayor's comm…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:03hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Deputy Mayor not suspended

The City of Bulawayo has issued a statement clarifying that Deputy Mayor Councillor Edwin Ndlovu and Chairperson of the Finance and Development Committee, Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo, are not suspended.In a press release issued by the counci…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 07:49hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter

Coltart courts police to enforce city laws

Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart, has called on law enforcement agencies in the city to step up efforts in enforcing local bylaws, particularly concerning the illegal operations of pirate taxis in undesignated areas.In an interview with South…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter

David Coltart rejects colonial Mayoral 'relic'

In a symbolic move to redefine Bulawayo's civic identity, Mayor Senator David Coltart has decided to forgo the traditional mayoral gown, which he described as a "colonial relic" that no longer aligns with the city's values and identity. An…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 14:29hrs | 2500 | by Staff reporter

Drama erupts at Harare Council Meeting as suspended town clerk shows up

Tension filled the air at the Harare Town House on Tuesday as embattled town clerk Hosiah Chisango attended an ordinary council sitting, despite being under suspension and barred from entering the workplace. The suspension, which was enact…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter

Discriminatory Cilliers Brink removed as Tshwane mayor

Cilliers Brink has been removed as Tshwane mayor. An ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence against him has been given the nod by a majority of councillors.ActionSA Tshwane caucus leader Jackie Mathabathe began by saying, "As the ActionSA c…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:08hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter

Mayor breaks pastor's marriage

Kadoma mayor, Councillor Nigel Ruzario stands accused of ruining the marriage of a couple from the Mashonaland West town.Nancy Mhundwa's husband, Pastor Marvin Mhundwa took social media by storm by accusing the mayor for wrecking their mar…

Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo dismisses cyanide poisoning claims

The Bulawayo City Council has dismissed social media claims alleging contamination of tap water with cyanide and other chemicals, reaffirming its commitment to providing safe water to the public. In a statement, Bulawayo Town Clerk Mr…

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:44hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter

Glassblock Dam construction report by the end of April- Coltart

BULAWAYO Mayor Senator David Coltart, during a recent councillors' meeting, said there is progress in the construction of the Glassblock Dam.He announced that the Government had agreed to enter into an agreement for the construction of the…

Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 06:01hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

CCC youths arrested assaulting Beitbridge mayor

SEVEN Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) youths were arrested in Beitbridge for allegedly ganging up and assaulting the town's deputy mayor, Councillor John Manatsa whom they accused of sympathising with the party's interim secretary-gene…

Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Chitungwiza mayor wants to buy service car

FORMER Chitungwiza mayor Lovermore Maiko has approached the local authority in a bid to acquire the vehicle he was using during tenure.The Chitungwiza Municipality has sought guidance over the matter from the Local Government and Public Wo…

Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Coltart says Bulawayo residents will decide if he stays or goes

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart said Monday that a decision on his political future is imminent, but stressed that it will be influenced by "those I am directly responsible to."Coltart, like other Citizens Coalition for Change MPs and council…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 09:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

CCC's Redcliff mayor dies

REDCLIFF mayor and Ward 3 Councillor Clayton Masiyatsva has died.He reportedly died upon admission at Topomas Clinic this Wednesday afternoon after he collapsed.Cllr Masiyatsva, who had been mayor of the dormitory town for three consecutiv…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mafume survives a vote of no-confidence as Harare mayor

An attempt to remove Harare mayor Jacob Mafume failed today as councilors defied Chamisa and voted against vote of no confidence motion.As Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) factionalism explodes, Ward 17 councillor Jacob Mafume has survi…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 18:22hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

David Coltart sees better days in 2024

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart says finding solutions to the city's multifaceted problems will not happen overnight as he laid out his council's priorities for 2024.Coltart, a former Education minister during the inclusive government under t…

Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 13:00hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Jacob Mafume's mayoral victory exposes infighting in Chamisa's camp

WE close the year with a circus at Town House in Harare, where Jacob Mafume last week bounced back as Harare mayor.He was elected as the capital city's third mayor in just four months and this has opened a can of worms.Just after the elect…

Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Welshman Ncube contradicts Chamisa

On Wednesday, former MDC Alliance vice president Welshman Ncube asserted that Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa had sidelined him. Consequently, Ncube claimed he lacked a platform to denounce the recall of the party…

Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 16:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu flexes his muscles again, recalls Harare's Chitengu

The City of Harare will have its fourth mayor in four months after local government minister Winston Chitando confirmed the recall of Lovejoy Chitengu as councillor for Ward 36.The recall instigated by Sengezo Tshabangu, who claims to be C…

Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 16:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'David Coltart faces opposition as some councillors refuse to disclose assets'

Some councillors are apparently dragging their heels in complying with Bulawayo mayor, Councillor David Coltart's call to disclose their assets, CITE has learnt.When Coltart assumed office, he submitted this request in order to combat corr…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 09:03hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Harare chooses new mayor

Councillor Lovejoy Chitengu was yesterday elected Harare mayor following the recall of Ian Makone by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu.Tshabangu has been on an onslaught recalli…

Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo gets new deputy mayor

BULAWAYO councillors on Tuesday elected Ward 8 Councillor Edwin Ndlovu the city's new Deputy Mayor replacing Donaldson Mabutho who was among the 12 councillors that were called by the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).Clr Ndlovu garnered…

Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:29hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

David Coltart held up by Bulawayo's empty coffers?

Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart, has expressed concerns regarding the US$20 million debt owed by the city's residents and ratepayers. It has been 45 days since Coltart was elected as the Mayor of Bulawayo.Coltart, a former Primary and Second…

Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Harare Mayor vows to push CCC, Zanu-PF out of Mupedzanhamo

Harare Mayor, Ian Makone, has pledged to put an end to the political disputes that led to the closure and disruption of business at the city's largest market, Mupedzanhamo.Mupedzanhamo was shut down last year due to conflicts between Zanu-…

Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Harare mayor stabbed

Former City of Harare acting mayor, Sekesai Makwavarara, was injured in a robbery attack on her Raffingora farm in Mashonaland West province. Three other individuals were also injured in the attack.Makwavarara, who initially belonged to th…

Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls Mayor finally elected

In a unanimous decision, Prince Thuso Dilelihle Moyo, the youthful Ward 7 councillor of Victoria Falls City, has been chosen as the city's new mayor. Joining him in leadership as deputy mayor is Ward 3 Councillor Lungile Nyoni, who also se…

Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 22:18hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo rarely buys mayoral cars

Bulawayo Mayor, Councillor David Coltart's recent statement about rejecting the procurement of a mayoral vehicle has been revealed as a non-issue, as it turns out that the local authority last purchased a vehicle for its mayor in 2016.Clr …

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda mayor pledges to improve service delivery

The newly elected Mayor of Gwanda, Councillor Thulani Moyo, has called on fellow councillors to set aside their political affiliations and focus on serving the interests of the people who entrusted them with their votes. He emphasized the …

Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Chamisa has sold out'

The swearing-in ceremony of David Coltart as the new Mayor of Bulawayo was marred by tension and protests, with demonstrators criticizing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa for imposing candidates.Coltart assumed the…

Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 06:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Race on for Gweru mayor's post

BATTLE lines in Gweru's upcoming mayoral race have been drawn among CCC councillors amid strong interference from the party leadership which has a preferred candidate.CCC won 18 wards in the city during last month's harmonised elections.Wi…

Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 11:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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