Zanu PF members acquitted in Marimba housing scandal
Lilian Chitanga and Spencer Mabheka were arrested last year after complete houses were demolished by council, with their case being widely publicised in the media.
By Staff Reporter
May. 28, 2026
Harare cannot afford to lose its last green lungs
The property is currently reserved as a golf course under the Waterfalls/Hatfield Local Development Plan Number 6.
By Newsday
May. 16, 2026
Harare golf courses ‘under siege’ as housing plans spark outrage
The property is zoned for use as a golf course under the operative Waterfalls/Hatfield Local Development Plan Number 6.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 14, 2026
Councils under fire over poor services
Tshabangu urged the Senate to intervene and hold local authorities accountable to their constitutional mandate to ensure effective service delivery.
By Brent Shamu
May. 11, 2026
Zimbabwe’s cities choke on sewage
This normalisation of decay sparked a fierce political debate that reached a boiling point in Parliament this week.
By Staff Reporter
May. 11, 2026
17 dead, 33 injured as Malawi-bound coach crashes on Harare–Nyamapanda Highway, State of disaster declared
The latest fatality figure corrects earlier inconsistencies in an official statement that cited 14 deaths in its headline but 17 in the body.
By Valentine Maya
May. 7, 2026
Consultation or coercion? Why Murewa RDC levy demands urgent review
The council has indicated that these levies emanate from budget consultations conducted with communities.
By John Laisani
Apr. 9, 2026
Bulawayo water services privatisation gathers pace
Once operational, this temporary body will pave the way for a substantive board to take over, marking a permanent change in how Bulawayo manages its most precious resource.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 5, 2026
Concern over lifting of town planning moratorium
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe withdrew the moratorium, citing improved planning capacity across local authorities.
By Shalom Manjerere
Apr. 2, 2026
