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Topic : Council

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Bulawayo families clash over grave
The families have since requested Bulawayo City Council to exhume the remains to determine the identity of the interred person .
By Silas Nkala 18h ago
Bulawayo families clash over grave

Chiredzi female fraudster jailed 3 years
Brenda Dhaka was jailed after being convicted of two counts of fraud and one of forgery.
By Staff Reporter 18h ago
Chiredzi female fraudster jailed 3 years

CCC councillor arrested over Mnangagwa WhatsApp video
A CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor has been arrested  after he allegedly forwarded a WhatsApp recording of a woman insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa. 
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 12, 2025
CCC councillor arrested over Mnangagwa WhatsApp video

Bulawayo to repossess undeveloped stands
Residents from the affected areas recently stormed council offices to complain about their stands which have not being serviced since 2016.
By Silas Nkala Mar. 12, 2025
Bulawayo to repossess undeveloped stands
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Harare tightens screws on defaulters
Speaking during the launch of the blitz in Harare yesterday, acting finance director Godfrey Kusangaya said this time ratepayers owed council more money than in previous years.
By Gracious Daniel Mar. 12, 2025
Harare tightens screws on defaulters
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Zesn flags voter apathy in by-elections
In a statement, the election watchdog said despite the need for increased voter turnout, the elections were, however, peaceful.
By Lorraine Muromo Mar. 12, 2025
Zesn flags voter apathy in by-elections

Residents object to church services at private property
The residents claim the noise is violating their right to peace, and accuse the church of contravening council's zoning regulations.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 11, 2025
Residents object to church services at private property
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Harare acting town clerk retires
Housing director Admore Nhekairo and director of works Isaiah Chawatama are leading the race to replace Mabhena.
By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 10, 2025
Harare acting town clerk retires
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US$2,2 million payout to Chinese firm raises stink
However, questions continue to linger over the transparency of the transaction. 
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela Mar. 7, 2025
US$2,2 million payout to Chinese firm raises stink

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