The recent decommissioning of the Prince Edward water purification plant by the City of Harare has raised alarms, with the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) warning of a looming humanitarian disaster if urgent measures are not implemented. The decision to halt operations at the plant comes
Tensions flared in the Harare City Council chambers yesterday when Audit Chairperson Cllr Blessing Duma clashed with Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume over allegations of unauthorized land sales by land developers Shelter Zimbabwe and Pure Gold. The heated exchange began after Cllr Duma raised concerns about the
The Commission of Inquiry into governance issues at the Harare City Council has uncovered deep-seated corruption at Town House, revealing that the failure to implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system was a deliberate act by key decision-makers to bypass financial regulations for personal gain. In
Harare city Town Clerk Engineer Hosiah Chisango has revealed that land initially earmarked for schools, clinics, and recreational facilities was illegally parceled out by land barons ahead of the 2023 harmonized elections resulting in over 5,000 unauthorized plots being created. Chisango, testifying before the commission of
Harare City acting Chamber Secretary Warren Chiwawa has laid bare a series of alleged corruption scandals linked to the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) during his testimony before a commission of inquiry appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The commission, tasked with investigating governance issues within
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has issued a strong rebuttal to recent statements made by Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume regarding illegal structures at the Raylton Sports Club. In a statement released today, the NRZ challenged the mayor’s account and provided detailed counterpoints to the allegations
In a bid to rejuvenate Harare and restore its status as the Sunshine City, Acting Mayor Councillor Womberaishe Nhende addressed stakeholders at the Own Your Doorstep Initiative breakfast meeting held in the capital this morning. The event brought together government officials, business leaders, corporate entities, and
In a heated response to the government’s recent move to privatize waste management services in the capital, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) and the Harare Residents Trust (HRT) have issued a joint statement vehemently opposing the proposal. The announcement follows Minister of Local Government and
By Staff Reporter A coalition of civic organizations has issued an urgent call to action for authorities to address and rectify rampant corruption in land allocations within Harare. This plea highlights the detrimental impact these practices have had on the city's environmental sustainability, particularly in sensitive areas
In a startling revelation, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has disclosed that the City Council is currently unaware of the exact number of households it is billing. Addressing Councillors during a special council meeting in the capital, Cllr Mafume said he has directed the department in charge
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