By Takudzwa Tondoya A storm is brewing after the government moved to ban the sale of second-hand clothing and clamp down on street vending a decision that has sparked backlash from residents and legal experts.The Ministry of Local Government, led by Minister Daniel Garwe, recently announced
By Shalom Shawurwa Plans by the City of Harare to install prepaid water meters have triggered backlash from the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) which warns the initiative risks excluding low-income and marginalised communities from accessing safe clean water. In a statement, CHRA slammed the move
By Takudzwa Tondoya The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has strongly endorsed a move by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) to subpoena the City of Harare over persistent water contamination and ongoing cholera outbreaks — calling it a major step toward justice for the capital's
By Shalom Shawurwa The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has raised alarm over the urgent need to protect the country’s wetlands warning that human-driven degradation is endangering critical ecosystems and exacerbating social inequalities. In a statement, CHRA chairperson David Pasipanodya highlighted the vital relationship between biodiversity, human
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
In a bid to tackle the pressing issue of climate change, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) recently organized a communication workshop in partnership with the Network for Environmental and Climate Justice. In an interview with 263chat, CHRA director, Reuben Akili, stressed the crucial role of
Harare residents are calling on the City Council to address the recent cholera outbreak that has been ravaging the city over the past weeks. Last week, Harare City Health director Dr. Prosper Chonzi confirmed the outbreak saying 21 cases had been recorded and urged residents to
The City of Harare says it’s parking services entity City Parking has not been given powers to arrest traffic offenders in the Central business district. Harare has intensified efforts to bring sanity within the CBD including mandating City Parking marshals power to clamp and fine traffic
By Charles Dzimwasha Civil society groups and residents associations have revealed that the interference by Local Government Minister in local authority affairs was breeding corruption. The remarks came out during a meeting to deliberate on the way forward following the recent High Court Judgment which declared Section
The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has called for a swift alignment of local government laws with the constitution to avoid unnecessary litigations. The call comes after the recent High Court land mark ruling that declared Section 314 of the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29: 15]
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