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Developers exploit BCC's tender flaws

Local developers have accused Bulawayo City Council of creating barriers to investment, citing inefficiencies in the city's tendering processes that allow unscrupulous actors to hoard land without initiating development.Investors claim tha…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 58 | by Staff reporter

Council employee loses fake qualifications case

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Victoria Falls City Council accounting assistant Mehluli Sibanda, who sought to challenge his dismissal over allegations of forgery and fraud regarding his academic qualifications.Si…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 69 | by Staff reporter

Shurugwi Town Council proposes 10km radius expansion

Shurugwi Town Council has unveiled plans to expand the town's boundaries by 10 kilometres, a move aimed at creating space for orderly housing, commercial growth, and better land management.Town secretary Archibald Ncube said the proposed e…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Binga Council to repossess over 100 stands

The Binga Local Board has announced plans to repossess more than 100 undeveloped residential and commercial stands from owners who have failed to develop them over the past six years.In a notice, Binga Rural District Council CEO Joshua Muz…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:14hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

How Zimbabwe police protect illegal mining

Zimbabwe's environmental laws are among the strictest on the continent when it comes to preventing illegal mining, yet along the banks of the Mutare River, these regulations exist in name only. The story is as much about a river in peril a…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:03hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

Garwe tells councils to enforce vending ban

Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has urged councils across Mashonaland West province to ban illegal street vendors, with a particular focus on traders selling second-hand clothes.The directive came during a meeting on Friday with sen…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:02hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter

Govt tightens grip on council recruitment

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works will now play an active role in the recruitment of senior council employees following serious concerns about the caliber, skills, and competencies of officials occupying key positions withi…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 06:07hrs | 944 | 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 | 499 | 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 | 113 | by Staff reporter

Councils urged to step up service delivery

Local authorities in Zimbabwe continue to struggle with basic service delivery, particularly in water supply, road maintenance, and refuse collection, government officials revealed during the feedback on 2024 performance outcomes held in H…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:51hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council in financial scandal

A damning 2024 Auditor-General's report has exposed deep-seated financial mismanagement at Gweru City Council, revealing unreconciled bank variances amounting to ZWL$4,9 billion, missing asset records, and unauthorised journal entries - ra…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:41hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Mutoko locals question true benefits of granite mining

The Mutoko Rural District Council (MRDC) has praised the black granite-rich district as a key pillar of Zimbabwe's mining economy, even as local communities raise concerns over whether they are seeing tangible benefits from the booming ind…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 18:55hrs | | 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 | 91 | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council's business clampdown

The Harare City Council (HCC) has launched a sweeping operation to shut down non-compliant businesses across the capital, as part of an aggressive campaign to enforce municipal by-laws and recover outstanding rates.The blitz, which commenc…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 16:23hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council rot exposed

The Auditor-General has raised red flags over Harare City Council's financial records for the year 2021, citing major inconsistencies and missing documentation that hindered a proper audit of the city's finances.According to the 2024 Audit…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:35hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter

Harare Institute fires back at Nurses Council

The Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has reaffirmed the legitimacy of its nursing assistant training programme, clarifying that it is fully approved by relevant government bodies, following a public notice from the Nurses Council o…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:15hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter

Aids council focuses on street dwellers

PEOPLE living on the streets are recording a high default rate on antiretroviral treatment (ART), largely due to inconsistent access to medication and challenges in adhering to the treatment regimen, the National Aids Council (NAC) has rev…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter

Council duped US$18,000 in fake bridge deal

Three men have been handed 18-year prison sentences each for defrauding the Hurungwe Rural District Council (RDC) of nearly US$18,000 in a fraudulent bridge construction scheme.The High Court sentenced Romeo Tapiwa Mupamaonde (31), Alfred …

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:31hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter

Cabinet approves amendment to medicines law

Cabinet has approved the Principles for the Amendment of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act, a move aimed at strengthening regulation and ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of medical products in Zimbabwe.The announcem…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:54hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council demolishes Ngezi Restaurant in Milton Park

Harare City Council has demolished makeshift structures at Ngezi Restaurant, a popular eatery operating without proper authorisation from a residential property in Milton Park. The action forms part of the council's ongoing efforts to enfo…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:41hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter

Council embroiled in US$18k advance salary scandal

Chiredzi Town Council is embroiled in a financial scandal after it emerged that nearly US$18,000 in salary advances given to employees remains unaccounted for, with some beneficiaries having already left the local authority without repayin…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:24hrs | 161 | 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

Consumer watchdog wants tough stance against substandard products

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has urged the government to strengthen enforcement of the Consignment-Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) programme to shield consumers from substandard, counterfeit, and mispriced goods flooding the m…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:26hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Council in bond paper scandal

Karoi Town Council is at the centre of a damning procurement scandal after it emerged that the local authority ordered safety equipment worth US$1,100 but instead received bond paper in what lawmakers suspect was an attempt to cover up mis…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 11:31hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter

Harare councillors divided over retirement age

Harare City Council (HCC) is currently split over a government directive to extend the retirement age for workers to 70, with some councillors arguing that the policy amounts to abuse of elderly employees who should instead retire and enjo…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:28hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council flats 'a time bomb'

City officials in Bulawayo have expressed deep concern over the worsening service delivery and living conditions at Sidojiwe Flats, a colonial-era housing complex in the Belmont Industrial area that was declared unfit for human habitation …

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:00hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Gated communities redefine Bulawayo's residential landscape

Once considered exclusive enclaves for the elite, gated communities are rapidly transforming the urban fabric of Bulawayo, introducing new standards of security, lifestyle, and legal property ownership. Developments such as Hopelyn Estate …

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Women vendors robbed, raped by conman peddling fake deals

Two women vendors from Mvuma fell victim to a brutal robbery and rape at the hands of a conman in Masvingo City on Africa Day evening, after being lured by promises of discounted goods from South Africa.The suspect, who claimed to be a tru…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:47hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter

Ncube takes helm at Shurugwi Town Council

After a setback in his appointment at Bikita Rural District Council (RDC), Archibald Ncube has found a fresh opportunity to lead, assuming the role of Town Secretary at Shurugwi Town Council on May 16, 2025.Ncube had earlier secured the Bi…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter

Gweru residents petition council over debt blitz

Gweru residents have petitioned the local authority to postpone a planned revenue collection blitz  -  which includes water disconnections and possible property attachments  -  from today to June 16, 2025, to allow time…

Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:22hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter

'Bulawayo looking like a growth point'

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised alarm over the worsening state of urban cleanliness and the sharp rise in illegal street vending, which has begun spreading from the central business district (CBD) into residential neighbourhoods…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | 7542 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt sets minimum standards for councils

Zimbabwe's local authorities are now legally bound to provide residents with essential services that meet newly approved national minimum standards. This development follows Cabinet's adoption of the Minimum Service Delivery Standards Fram…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:51hrs | 368 | 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

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 operations. Marara's frank statements …

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:06hrs | 533 | 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, who serves as an executive assistant, appeared …

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:10hrs | 692 | 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 delivery and failing to procure basic …

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:17hrs | 2001 | by Staff reporter

Harare Council pumps raw sewage into Lake Chivero

Harare residents are raising alarm over an elaborate scheme involving corrupt city council officials that is leading to the loss of properties and stands. In the latest scandal, four residents in Mabvuku have lost their land under question…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:36hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter

Harare council fails to account for 100,000 houses

Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has disclosed that the city is failing to collect rates from over 100,000 households due to an inefficient accounting system, further exacerbated by a growing number of illegal settlements. Currently, o…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council reshuffles municipal police

In an effort to improve service delivery and rebuild trust with residents, the City of Harare has reassigned at least 20 municipal police officers, with an emphasis on the traffic section. This decision follows resident feedback raising co…

Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 16:52hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter

Council approaches Supreme Court over US$2 fraud case

The Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC) is making a renewed effort to appeal to the Supreme Court following two unsuccessful attempts to challenge a Labour Court judgment that cleared its former employee, Lawrence Magwiroto, of defraudin…

Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:20hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter

Harare council can't account for US$100m

The City of Harare is in turmoil as investigations reveal a failure to account for over US$100 million, raising alarming questions about potential misappropriation and grand theft of council resources. A commission of inquiry tasked with i…

Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Scathing indictment of Harare City Council's corruption and mismanagement

The Harare City Council (HCC) has been exposed as nothing short of a cesspool of corruption, gross mismanagement, and unchecked incompetence since 2017, according to a damning Commission of Inquiry led by Justice Maphios Cheda. Appointed b…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 19:34hrs | 365 | by Dereck Goto

BCC dismisses privatisation fears

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reassured residents that there are no plans to privatise the city's water utility, clarifying that its separation from the engineering department was meant to protect water assets. This follows concerns …

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:12hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillors taken to task

Former Bulawayo City Council (BCC) councillors and senior officials have criticised the current councillors for poor service delivery, urging them to focus on the city's urgent needs and seek guidance from experienced leaders.In a recent m…

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:10hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter

Councillors appointed cronies to Rufaro board

The Commission of Inquiry into governance issues in Harare City Council has uncovered alleged mismanagement by CCC-appointed loyalists at Rufaro Marketing, a company managing 130 premises across the city. The company collected approximatel…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt, Harare council on collision course

Harare City councillors are potentially clashing with the Government over the forced transfer of Dr. Funny Machipisa, Deputy Director of Human Services in the Department of Housing and Community Services, to another department. Dr. Machipi…

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

City Council attaches 50 houses

The Harare City Council (HCC) has seized over 50 properties from residents and businesses that have defaulted on paying their monthly rates. More than 4,000 ratepayers with overdue balances exceeding 60 days have received court summonses a…

Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:00hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Council accused of neglecting workers

THE Harare City Council has been accused of neglecting the welfare of its workers with those retiring going home empty-handed after years of service.This was revealed at a Water and Allied Workers Union of Zimbabwe (WAWUZ) event in the cap…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council shuts down public toilets

BULAWAYO City Council has been forced to shut down public toilets in the central business district and surrounding suburbs fearing an outbreak of water-borne diseases as the city grapples with its worst water challenges in years.Latest cou…

Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:10hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council struggles to pay December salaries

THE cash-strapped Gweru City Council (GCC) is struggling to pay its workers their December salaries including bonuses.The failure by the local authority to pay its 1 200 employees has had a negative impact on most of them who are now strug…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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