Hwange to repossess stands to recover US$6m
The bulk of the debt stems from outstanding property taxes, while the council itself owes ZiG 11.4 million—mostly to statutory bodies.
By Sharon Sibindi
Nov. 2, 2025
Hwange’s new CBD takes shape
Hwange town secretary, Ndumiso Mdlalose, said the project has entered the layout design stage, with a formal submission to be made to the Department of
By Sharon Sibindi
Jul. 13, 2025
Hwange fails to bill properties for 20 years
The HLB could not truly ascertain the value of properties in its area for billing purposes as it last carried out a general valuation roll more than 20 years ago.
By Sharon Sibindi
Oct. 23, 2024
Hwange ‘ghost ward’ councillor proposes official incorporation
Nyathi was reacting to Hwange Local Board (HLB)’s poor performance attributed to the existence of 10 “ghost” wards whose councillors do not fall under its purview.
By Sharon Sibindi
Sep. 23, 2024
Hwange master plan taking shape
HLB’s master plan has been derailed over the years by inadequate funding.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 21, 2024
Hwange rehabilitates street lights
HLB director of engineering Ndabezinhle Twala said the programme would encourage residents to pay levies without complaining.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 21, 2024
Hwange council rehabilitates roads
Twala said the local authority also plans to resurface Sawaga and Derby Loop roads, which lead to the town’s industrial area
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 7, 2024
Hwange wants Zinwa to hand over water reticulation services
HLB argues the Zinwa must hand-over the water and sewerage management to it in line with the Urban Councils Act, which vests the management of the services in local authorities.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 31, 2024
Hwange council conducts valuation exercise
Valuation rolls are lists of properties situated within the boundaries of a given local authority compiled for the purposes of billing and taxation.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 25, 2024
