Editorial Comment: Harare’s cruel cycle of calculated destruction
This latest campaign reveals a predatory culture within the local authority.
By The Standard
6h ago
Mafume breaks silence on St Martins demolitions
Speaking exclusively to NewsDay yesterday, Mafume said it was disheartening to see demolitions taking place but urged residents to comply with council requirements.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 15, 2026
City of Harare starts public consultations on InDrive regulation
Council’s transport department has been tasked with developing the proposed policy in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the government.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 13, 2026
Kuwadzana home industries approach court over demolition threat
According to the affidavit, in July 2016 the District Administration Officer wrote to the Kuwadzana District Officer advising of the need to relocate the businesses to an approved site.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 11, 2026
Harare cannot charge residents for thin air
Engineers may regard this as a technical explanation. Ratepayers see it differently. They are paying for water, not air.
By Newsday
Aug. 8, 2026
Council shuts Rekayi Tangwena Avenue for emergency repairs
The affected section includes a major transport corridor linking the central business district with Belvedere, Southerton and Willowvale, and is widely used by
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 29, 2026
Harare must end its culture of force
Barely a day later, another controversy erupted after a video circulated on social media showing a municipal police officer slapping a woman inside a banking hall.
By Newsday
Jul. 27, 2026
Ex-Harare boss files complaint with Zacc
They were facing three counts of fraud when they appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jul. 1, 2026
Family demands US$150k after pit drowning
Now her father, Itai Munda, has issued a 14-day ultimatum through lawyers, threatening legal action if the city fails to pay.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jun. 23, 2026
