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Harare acting town clerk unpacks US$4,29bn investment dream

“For the first time in our modern history, Harare is systematically presenting its vast economic potential to the investment world, backed by unwavering political will.

By Kenneth Nyangani 4h ago

Harare acting town clerk unpacks US$4,29bn investment dream

It’s not a gold chain, Harare mayor Mafume says

“We have serious matters to discuss so that people know that I don’t go around collecting phone numbers (or giving them out),” he said.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 11, 2026

It’s not a gold chain, Harare mayor Mafume says

Joina City cannot hide a capital in collapse

When Harare mayor Jacob Mafume recently sat down with NewZimbabwe.com to account for why the capital city missed its widely publicised 2025 world-class city target

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jun. 8, 2026

Joina City cannot hide a capital in collapse

Harare council moves to fill key posts

To ensure continuity in the legal division, council confirmed that Ernest Mushava, a senior legal officer, will take over as acting chamber secretary.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 5, 2026

Harare must fix the basics before chasing buses

Before expanding fleets, Town House should confront a more fundamental question: what has become of the systems it controls?

By Newsday Jun. 1, 2026

Harare must fix the basics before chasing buses

Secret payout for ousted Harare boss

Harare mayor Jacob Mafume also clashed with Chisango, accusing him of extending his own employment contract indefinitely without authorisation from the council.

By Kenneth Nyangani May. 31, 2026

Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal

“For some reason, certain regulatory bodies that should be pro-investment become the very bottlenecks of investment,” Mafume said, in a pointed critique.

By Freeman Makopa May. 2, 2026

Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal

Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis

In a statement, HRT said the ongoing crisis was severely disrupting daily life, with women, children and the elderly hardest hit.

By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 28, 2026

Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis

Industry owes Harare ZiG4bn as Mafume pleads for payments

Mafume warned that failure to clear the arrears would derail the city’s plans to deliver sustainable services and rehabilitate infrastructure under its 2026 budget.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 16, 2026