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Hwange pushes ahead with capital projects

HLB Chairperson, Councillor Peterson Ncube, said while some progress had been made, funding constraints remain a major challenge.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 6, 2025

Hwange pushes ahead with capital projects

Hwange cracks down on substandard buildings

The local authority is now requiring all artisans, engineers and companies intending to carry out work in the area to register.

By Sharon Sibindi Dec. 29, 2024

Hwange cracks down on substandard buildings

Sand poachers devastate Hwange’s environment

The council says the intervention marks the start of a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate the damaged land and explore sustainable development opportunities.

By Sharon Sibindi Dec. 21, 2024

Sand poachers devastate Hwange’s environment

Hwange master plan development to spur growth: Chairperson

Mafa told Southern Eye that council was pushing for incorporation of seven wards in the concession areas into the local board as well as attaining town status.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 30, 2024

Hwange master plan development to spur growth: Chairperson

Hwange fails to bill properties for 20 years

The HLB could not truly ascertain the value of properties in its area for billing purposes as it last carried out a general valuation roll more than 20 years ago.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 23, 2024

Hwange fails to bill properties for 20 years

Residents applaud council’s garbage collection efforts

Council recently embarked on an exercise aimed at ensuring that all businesses operating in the area had refuse receptacles at their premises.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 14, 2024

Residents applaud council’s garbage collection efforts

HLB, Zinwa sign MoU over Empumalanga water project

In a letter written by HLB spokesperson Dumisani Nsingo, HLB and Zinwa held a meeting on September 27 to discuss the MoU.

By Silas Nkala Oct. 5, 2024

HLB, Zinwa sign MoU over Empumalanga water project

HLB, Zinwa in Empumalanga water project deal

Greater Hwange Residents Trust co-ordinator Fidelis Chima hailed the move.

By Silas Nkala Sep. 30, 2024

HLB, Zinwa in Empumalanga water project deal

Hwange ‘ghost ward’ councillor proposes official incorporation

Nyathi was reacting to Hwange Local Board (HLB)’s poor performance attributed to the existence of 10 “ghost” wards whose councillors do not fall under its purview.

By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 23, 2024