Harare contracts spark public backlash
The residents described the performance contracts as useless, arguing that several people holding positions at Town House do not deserve them.
By Kenneth Nyangani
5h ago
Harare Council’s ZiG10b debt shocker
The industrial and commercial sectors owe an additional ZiG4 billion, or 40% of the total, while government entities account for the remaining two percent, estimated at ZiG200 million.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 5, 2026
Storm over HCC doctors’ luxury vehicles
HARARE City Council (HCC) has courted public anger after proposing to facilitate loans for its doctors to purchase top-of-the-range vehicles,
By Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 2, 2026
Ratepayers owe Harare over ZiG8 billion
The city fathers have since warned the debtors, adding that businesses face closure or loss of property through court orders.
By Gracious Daniel
Sep. 19, 2025
Bucket system clogging Harare’s sewers
Shumba urged the city fathers to come up with practical, immediate solutions to restore basic services and upgrade ageing infrastructure before the situation worsens.
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 26, 2025
Panic grips Harare City Council bosses
President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a five-member team led by retired High Court judge, Justice Maphios Cheda, to investigate the operations of the municipality.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 26, 2025
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Harare plots to stop ownership of aggressive dog breeds
Mafume said there is a need for stricter regulations, particularly regarding the ownership of Boerboel breeds.
By Gracious Daniel
May. 10, 2025
Expose more rot at HCC: Residents
Mnangagwa last year appointed a commission to investigate the City of Harare’s management and financial affairs since 2017.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jan. 6, 2025
Harare residents fume over council’s shambolic billing system
Mayor Jacob Mafume told a full council meeting last week that the local authority had no information on the number of households it is billing for services.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 18, 2024
