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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Govt orders suspension of Bulawayo deputy mayor

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has suspended Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Councillor Edwin Ndlovu and Finance and Development Committee Chairperson Clr Mpumelelo Moyo following their arrest on corruption charges. The two will…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:54hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo deputy mayor granted bail on corruption charges

The Bulawayo High Court has granted bail to Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo, who face allegations of soliciting a US$20,000 bribe over a land allocation deal. The two were each released on US$100 bail, with strict…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 18:33hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter

Mafume says they are protecting victims from land barons

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has revealed that the authorities at Town House are working with the government to enforce demolition court orders in an orderly manner to protect residents who could have been duped by land barons. This comes…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:55hrs | 698 | 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…

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…

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…

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

Zimbabwean woman elected first African Mayor in UK town

A Zimbabwean-born politician from Chinhoyi, Councillor Mara Makunura, has been elected as the Mayor of Rushmoor Borough Council in the United Kingdom, making history as the first female and first black African to hold the…

Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:47hrs | 450 | 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…

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

Construction of Bulawayo mayor's house goes to tender

THE Bulawayo City Council will soon invite tenders for the construction of the mayoral mansion after the completion of the drawing of the bill of quantities.According to the latest council report, the construction of the mayoral mansion is…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:26hrs | 20 | 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…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 09:31hrs | 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…

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…

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…

Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:28hrs | 15 | 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…

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…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 09:03hrs | 15 | 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

Former Victoria Falls mayor convicted of fraud

Former Victoria Falls Mayor Somveli Dlamini,who was  facing fraud charges, has been convicted and remanded in custody until Friday when he will receive his sentencing.Hwange regional magistrate Mr. Mark Dzira declared Dlamini guilty…

Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 20:09hrs | 8 | 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…

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…

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

Masvingo Mayoress promises to tame corruption in council

The newly elected Masvingo City Mayoress Shantiel Chiwara has promised to arrest corruption in council as one of her major goals during her term following her election as top leader of the house.25 year old Chiwara who is the councilor for…

Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 08:12hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Kariba gets new CCC mayor

Ralph Maoneyi, the ward 7 councillor in Kariba, has been elected as the town's mayor. Maoneyi, representing the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, secured seven votes, surpassing his closest rival George Masendu, who…

Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:17hrs | 24 | 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…

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

CCC defends Coltart, Mabutho election

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Bulawayo has come to the defense of the newly elected mayor, David Coltart, and his deputy, Donaldson Mabutho, stating that they were chosen based on their track record and not because of any…

Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Coltart, Bulawayo council's very long to do list

For numerous years, residents of Bulawayo have endured a multitude of issues, ranging from water shortages and damaged roads to unfinished projects and the general deterioration of social services. These problems have often been attributed…

Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 08:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo mayoral selection process - details emerge

The recent appointment of the Mayor and deputy Mayor of Bulawayo has sparked controversy amid allegations that Advocate Nelson Chamisa, leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), played a pivotal role in selecting the…

Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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