Gweru council’s plan to sell rented houses sparks outrage
Housing and community services director, Joseph Zimusi, said council had not yet made a resolution to sell the units on the open market but confirmed it was considering the move.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 14, 2026
Gweru cracks whip on illegal push cart operators
Gweru Informal Traders and Hawkers Association chairperson, Lovemore Tingaka, urged the operators to comply with council by laws to help create order in the city.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 7, 2026
Gweru launches swimming clubs, youth centres
Council also encouraged registration at its youth centres, including Ndlovu in Mtapa, Mambo Youth Centre, Ingwe in Senga and Chipembere Youth Centre at Mkoba Hall.
By Stephen Chadenga
Apr. 23, 2026
Gweru grapples with over 300 sewer blockages
He said sewer blockages were not only a health hazard but an expense for the local authority to fix.
By Stephen Chadenga
Apr. 23, 2026
Gweru reads riot act to illegal gas kiosks, tuckshop owners
“Honestly we can’t have gas kiosks everywhere especially with the risks associated with handling liquefied gas,” Chikore said.
By Stephen Chadenga
Apr. 18, 2026
Go Beer finds success in new territories
Go Beer public relations manager, Marie-Anne Matandirotya, said the company has made strides in areas even outside the Midlands.
By Stephen Chadenga
Nov. 13, 2025
Gweru spruces up properties
Mayor Martin Chivhoko said major rehabilitation works have been carried out at the Town House as well as the administration and revenue hall in Mboka 6 suburb.
By Stephen Chadenga
Nov. 6, 2025
Gweru reads riot act to drain blockers
In a notice, acting town clerk Livingston Churu said properties with illegal boundaries and walls should regularise their premises, failure of which they will be demolished.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 29, 2025
Gweru allocates vending bays to PWDs
In a statement, council acting town clerk Livingston Churu said interested PWDs should apply to be allocated designated trading sites around the city.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 23, 2025
