6pm cut-off puts squeeze on Bulawayo vendors
Local Government and Public Works permanent secretary Tafadzwa Muguti said the measures were part of efforts to regulate vending and improve the management of public spaces.
By Sharon Sibindi
Sep. 24, 2026
Garwe ordered to speed up Cowdray Park smart city initiative
The proposed local board will comprise Cowdray Park, Norwood and other parts of Umguza Rural District Council land within a 20-kilometre radius.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 18, 2026
Coltart calls emergency meeting over garbage
Ndiweni questioned Geo Pomona’s involvement in municipal waste management, citing its previous engagement in Harare.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 16, 2026
Bubi RDC demands ward databases ahead of 2027 budget
Mlilo said local authorities were required to charge development levies on a per-capita basis, rather than per household, in compliance with Section 96 of the Rural District Councils Act.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 8, 2026
Buhera South chieftainship appointment challenged in court
Chimutsa cited Mavhurudza, the National Chiefs Council and the Minister of Local Government and Public Works as respondents.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 17, 2026
Makumbe chieftaincy row reaches President's Office
Proceeding to appoint from the same House disregards the resolutions of the Makumbe houses meeting...
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 24, 2026
Urban state land defaulters given 3 month ultimatum
He stressed that the obligations attached to land allocations are legally binding and are fundamental to ensuring orderly urban development across the country.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 23, 2026
Dutch partnership expands safe water access in Mutare
This emerged during an oversight visit by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Public Works and National Housing.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 16, 2026
Privatisation plan sparks outcry in Bulawayo
The government has directed Zimbabwe’s 92 local authorities to privatise or establish public-private partnerships (PPPs) for selected service delivery functions.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jun. 23, 2026
