Pushback as Victoria Falls council boss clings to power
The framework stipulates that heads of local authorities can only serve a maximum of two four-year term limits.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jun. 14, 2024
Vic Falls under fire over irregular land sale
Terms of the lucrative deal indicate that Midlen was obligated to pay a 30% deposit, amounting to US$840 000 by April 30.
By Tinashe Kairiza
May. 17, 2024
Council, Zanu PF in fierce clash over 900 stands
The stands are located in the high and medium density areas of the Kazungula area.
By Silas Nkala
May. 14, 2023
Bed bugs hit Vic Falls
They can travel between rooms in multi-unit buildings, such as apartment complexes and hotels.
By Silas Nkala
May. 4, 2023
Zanu PF-linked gold baron loses land tussle
If the gold baron’s proposal had sailed through, it would have resulted in the eviction of giant tour operator Wild Horizons from the land, to which it holds the rights until 2029.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 6, 2023
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Mnangagwa-linked gold baron loses land deal
As the dispute unfolds, the Independent has learnt that the local authority’s housing and community services committee this week deferred discussions over the contentious matter.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Nqobani Ndlovu
Feb. 17, 2023
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Murky deal exposes ED ally
Sakupwanya is a Zanu PF councillor in Harare and has been photographed with Mnangagwa at private occasions.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Nqobani Ndlovu
Feb. 12, 2023
Vic Falls corruption jolts July Moyo into action
Dube, who last year told the Independent that he was being victimised because: “he is neither Tonga nor Nambya” is also accused of expropriating US$84 000 from the local authority’s account.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 13, 2023
Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 20, 2024
Zanu PF battles for influence amid Sadc-wide poll crises
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
Dec. 20, 2024
