AG flags ‘accounting black hole’ in rural council schools
The audit covered 96 financial statements from 81 local authorities for the 2022–2025 period and highlighted persistent weaknesses in public financial
By Nhau Mangirazi
7h ago
Council loses bid to halt US$250K workers’ pay battle
The local authority appealed to the Labour Court in October, but the union swiftly moved to register the award for enforcement at the High Court.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 19, 2026
Protect rural opportunity: Reform RDC land allocation
Pricing structures should also reflect the economic realities of rural populations rather than relying solely on market competition.
By John Laisani
Mar. 12, 2026
Beyond structures: Making environmental governance work in Zim’s local authorities
ENVIRONMENTAL governance in Zimbabwe is no longer an aspiration for local authorities, it is already established.
By John Laisani
Feb. 19, 2026
Villagers cry foul over new levy
While section 96 empowers councils to impose development-related levies, it distinguishes a land development levy from a development levy.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jan. 6, 2026
Rethinking rural and urban planning in Zimbabwe: A call for transformative vision
While urban areas have witnessed some renewal, most rural settlements continue to reflect outdated designs, poor infrastructure layout and a lack of transformative vision.
By John Laisani
Oct. 16, 2025
Little coming from Matabeleland mines
Bubi RDC chief executive, Patson Mlilo, said inconsistencies and outdated provisions in the mining legislation have made enforcement difficult.
By Pamenus Tuso
Aug. 27, 2025
Improving local governance systems will be to our credit
City councils are the highest tier of urban local governance and are responsible for the country’s major cities such as Bulawayo and Harare.
By Kevin Tutani
Jun. 27, 2025
Gvt approves motorbikes for rural district councillors
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe presided over the handover of motorbikes in some areas.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 13, 2025
