Gweru fails to confirm receipt of ZWL$226,9m government grant
The AG further noted that council did not make progress in addressing findings that were raised in the 2023 annual report.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 18, 2025
Severe financial mismanagement at Gweru Council: AG
2024 Auditor-General report has exposed severe financial mismanagement at Gweru City Council, including unreconciled bank variances totalling ZWL$4,9 billion
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 15, 2025
Water leaks haunt City of Gweru
A 2018 service level benchmarking peer review report revealed that the city was losing 57% of treated water due to pipe bursts and leaks.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jun. 4, 2025
Gweru struggles to move with times
The city’s old ERP systems were seen as contributing to broader challenges that it faced in areas like revenue collection, service delivery and overall municipal governance.
By Stephen Chadenga
Apr. 27, 2025
Gweru to revisit prepaid water meter project
The city has on several occasions shelved the introduction of prepaid water meters, citing financial constraints and the need for a feasibility study.
By Stephen Chadenga
Apr. 23, 2025
Gweru's salary bill balloons to US$4,5m
GWERU City Council owes its employees approximately US$4,5 million in unpaid salaries as of January 2025, the latest finance committee meeting minutes reveal.
By Stephen Chadenga
Mar. 24, 2025
Gweru, City Parking deal pays dividends
City Parking general manager Alphanette Gemu said his company was committed to enhancing service delivery in the city.
By Stephen Chadenga
Feb. 25, 2025
Gweru council owed US$18,88 million
Chivhoko also said council was committed to improving the city’s roads, adding that they were in a deplorable state due to incessant rains.
By Stephen Chadenga
Feb. 20, 2025
Gweru residents demand feedback on budget approval
Viset executive director Samuel Wadzai said consultations between the local authority and residents should continue throughout the whole budget formulation cycle.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jan. 30, 2025
