Land barons lay siege on Harare public spaces
“It seems the council has accelerated occupying and parceling residential stands on recreational facilities and our complaints have fallen on deaf ears.”
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 14, 2026
Councils must address systemic failures promptly
These are not isolated accidents but symptoms of failing systems. The statistics are alarming, but what is even more disturbing is that many of these deaths were avoidable.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Jun. 12, 2026
Harare City Council under fire over Budiriro deaths
The deadly pit, according to police investigations, had allegedly been left open by council workers carrying out sewer repairs in the area.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jun. 9, 2026
Harare eyes comeback as cycling city
Harare mayor, Jacob Mafume, officiated at the event alongside deputy mayor Rose Muronda.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 7, 2026
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
MAYHEM: Thousands to lose homes in Harare
A Harare City Council task force recently visited 22 255 sites, with authorities warning that structures built on prohibited or protected land will not be spared in the upcoming blitz.
By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra
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
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
Procurement graft fears as Hre announces plans to buy 200 buses
Mafume said the council will import 200 buses to ease the transport system in the capital.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 30, 2026
