St Martins residents camp at HCC offices after demolitions
St Martins Residents Association chairman Dave Jenje told NewsDay that some affected families were already camping at the council offices, with more expected to join them.
By Kenneth Nyangani
6h ago
St Martins demolitions put the cart before the horse
The demolitions expose a troubling contradiction in Harare's housing crisis: authorities are quick to destroy homes but far slower to prevent illegal building on disputed land in the first place.
By Newsday
9h ago
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
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Zanu-PF bigwig linked to ‘cruel’ Harare demolitions
In a ruling issued in September 2025, High Court judge Justice Happius Zhou ordered the City of Harare to stop any demolitions.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 16, 2026
Bulawayo Arts Awards confirm return for ninth edition
While specific dates and venue details remain under wraps, a teaser posted on the awards' official Facebook page gave an affirmative nod to the ceremony's return:
By Sindiso Dube
Aug. 16, 2026
Nurses threaten to down tools
INA president Enock Dongo, who is also Health Apex Team leader in the Health Bipartite Negotiating Forum, said the lack of movement was no longer acceptable.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 16, 2026
US-based Iranian artist finds resonance at DACI’s All Afrika Village
All Afrika Village is an ongoing project and a place in metamorphosis.
By Nyadzombe Nyampenza
Aug. 16, 2026
Mafume breaks silence on St Martins demolitions
Speaking exclusively to NewsDay yesterday, Mafume said it was disheartening to see demolitions taking place but urged residents to comply with council requirements.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 15, 2026
Music Academy trains 200 sign language teachers
The graduates were trained by the Music Consultancy Academy (MCS) under programmes designed to equip educators with specialised skills.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 14, 2026
