Stuck in a rut: Mbare’s struggle for dignity amid housing crisis
As Mary and Tafadzwa and countless others await answers, the call for dignity, respect and improved living conditions grows louder.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Aug. 21, 2025
Second-hand clothes trade ban autocratic: Residents
HARARE residents have expressed outrage over government’s sudden ban on second-hand clothes trade in the capital, calling it an “autocratic onslaught” against livelihoods.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 7, 2025
Harare residents demand investigation into sale of land earmarked for public schools to land barons
Ruben Akili, director of the Combined Harare Residents Association also echoed similar sentiments.
By Tonderayi Matonho
May. 13, 2025
Second-hand clothes behind bed bug terror
Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) director Reuben Akili blamed the outbreak on poor living conditions in Mbare.
By Lorraine Muromo
Apr. 25, 2025
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Residents blast council for failure to appoint substantive FD
The matter was referred back to the human resources and general purposes committee.
By Lorraine Muromo
Apr. 8, 2025
Residents fume over water privatisation
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe, early this week, announced the proposed plan involving outsourcing water management and supply in major cities to private companies.
By Staff Reporters
Jan. 10, 2025
Residents petition Parly over Warren Park gravel extraction
CHRA condemned the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) for remaining quiet on the matter while taking no action to arrest or fine the companies and individuals
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 17, 2024
ED pampers HCC commissioners
Harare Residents Trust director Precious Shumba said the commission of inquiry should not be a burden to taxpayers.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 1, 2024
Residents say Harare meetings ‘mere talk shows’
Akili’s concerns were shared by Precious Shumba, director of Harare Residents Trust.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Apr. 26, 2024
