Garwe ordered to speed up Cowdray Park smart city initiative
The proposed local board will comprise Cowdray Park, Norwood and other parts of Umguza Rural District Council land within a 20-kilometre radius.
By Silas Nkala
6h ago
Coltart calls emergency meeting over garbage
Ndiweni questioned Geo Pomona’s involvement in municipal waste management, citing its previous engagement in Harare.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 16, 2026
Bubi RDC demands ward databases ahead of 2027 budget
Mlilo said local authorities were required to charge development levies on a per-capita basis, rather than per household, in compliance with Section 96 of the Rural District Councils Act.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 8, 2026
Editorial Comment: Harare’s cruel cycle of calculated destruction
This latest campaign reveals a predatory culture within the local authority.
By The Standard
Aug. 16, 2026
Makumbe chieftaincy row reaches President's Office
Proceeding to appoint from the same House disregards the resolutions of the Makumbe houses meeting...
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 24, 2026
The missing link in Zim’s development agenda: Reforming local govt
It influences the quality of public services, the attractiveness of investment locations, the resilience of communities and the effectiveness of local economic development.
By John Laisani
Jul. 24, 2026
Urban state land defaulters given 3 month ultimatum
He stressed that the obligations attached to land allocations are legally binding and are fundamental to ensuring orderly urban development across the country.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 23, 2026
Dutch partnership expands safe water access in Mutare
This emerged during an oversight visit by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Public Works and National Housing.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 16, 2026
Garwe halts councils workshop spree
Garwe warned that non-compliance would attract administrative action.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jul. 5, 2026
