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
City of Harare starts public consultations on InDrive regulation
Council’s transport department has been tasked with developing the proposed policy in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the government.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 13, 2026
Take up Taekwondo, shun drugs, says City chairperson
Chimombe called on parents, schools and community leaders to support youth participation in structured sport.
By Austin Karonga
Aug. 9, 2026
Municipal police to be retrained following new Bill
In an interview with NewsDay, Mafume said the city would identify "bad apples" within the municipal police ranks as part of efforts to rebuild public trust.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 30, 2026
Time to stop the inside job heists at HCC
Mayor Jacob Mafume’s admission that thieves appear to know precisely when council offices are holding cash is perhaps the most alarming aspect of this scandal.
By Newsday
Jul. 14, 2026
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390 000 illegal properties choke Harare
Mafume blamed land barons for fuelling the rapid expansion of illegal settlements, saying Harare’s registered properties are now outnumbered by unregistered developments.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 13, 2026
Mayor's dry jokes on service delivery anger residents
Reflecting on his transition from civil society to public office, Mafume said he was "once among the loudest critics of local authorities before discovering the realities of being in government."
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jul. 8, 2026
Harare eyes expressways, e-tolls to fund road upgrades
Mafume said Harare could adopt a similar system on selected urban expressways, with revenue ring fenced for road maintenance and infrastructure development.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jul. 1, 2026
Kunzvi dam 'nearing completion' but more dams needed, Mayor warns
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has sounded the alarm on the capital's escalating water crisis, revealing that the city's demands have surged to 500 megalitres per day
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 25, 2026
