Furore over Harare’s US$750m water meter project
A PROPOSED US$750 million smart water meter project has sparked fierce debate among Harare councillors, who are demanding clarity on how the massive cost will be funded and its impact on residents
By Lesley Kufandada and Gracious Daniel
12h ago
Bulawayo councillors exposed in town clerk saga
Dube, who initially stepped down at the end of September last year when his four year contract ended, received a reprieve when he was given a year extension by councillors.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 29, 2025
Councillors propose city water indaba
Mayor David Coltart said the council had engaged the government regarding the City’s water challenges.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 15, 2025
Harare official fired to facilitate recruitment
In response, Matengarufu said he only served until just before the elections addind that their office followed standard recruitment procedures.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 21, 2025
7 Hre cllrs acquitted of land theft
The court ruled that witnesses had failed to provide evidence showing that Mande and his colleagues unlawfully allocated commercial stands to themselves.
By Rejoice Phiri
Dec. 5, 2024
Byo cllrs fear flash floods
WRF is a mini-Constituency Development Fund (CDF) where councillors are given money by council to implement development projects in their wards.
By Patricia Sibanda
Nov. 13, 2024
‘Bulawayo councillors ditching residents for parties’
He said people should consider that some councillors are limited by the incapacitation faced in the city, bemoaning the shortage of resources.
By Margaret Lubinda
Nov. 11, 2024
Councillors blast management for corruption
It also emerged during the meeting that councillors are divided over the leasing of Shawasha grounds in Mbare to private players.
By Gracious Daniel
Oct. 4, 2024
Councillors bemoan ‘useless’ BCC’s book levy
In response, the housing and community services department said the book levy was being collected by schools and banked in council’s coffers.
By William Vundla
Sep. 25, 2024
