Council suspends workers for booing managers
Richard Longwe and Mary Svinurai died on November 6 after inhaling suspected toxic gases while working in the sewer manhole.
By Stephen Chadenga
Dec. 1, 2024
2 Gweru council workers die in manhole
Council spokesperson Vimbai Chingwaramusee confirmed the tragic incident in a statement yesterday.
By Stephen Chadenga
Nov. 8, 2024
Gweru flagged over health, education sectors funding
The call came after residents indicated that council was short-changing them through unfulfilled promises of building more clinics and schools.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 30, 2024
Gweru urged to prioritise infrastructure for informal traders
Makunere said instead council was proposing to hike medical consultation fees to US$10 from $5 and US$2 to US$8 for adults and children between 6 and 14 years respectively.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 28, 2024
Residents urged to participate in budget consultations
GWERU residents have been urged to make relevant and meaningful contributions during the 2025 national budget consultations so that key service delivery issues are addressed.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 10, 2024
Gweru airport project stalls
The project is part of the many ventures the council has lined up as part of the city’s business growth.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 8, 2024
Ratepayers owe Gweru US$161m
Presenting the mid-year 2024 budget review on Monday this week, council assistant finance director Owen Masimba said a significant portion of the debt was overdue by more than four months.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 2, 2024
Gweru raises water pumping capacity
Early this year, council installed a US$74 000 transformer at Gwenoro water treatment plant and the equipment was commissioned before it started working.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 25, 2024
Gweru unleashes debt collectors on defaulters
Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association director Cornelia Selipiwe reiterated that payment arrangements were the best way forward in settling bills.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 12, 2024