Luxury in the midst of collapse
THERE appears to be no end in sight to the madness engulfing Zimbabwe’s local authorities, where extravagance at the top has become routine, as if councils are awash with inexhaustible resources
By Newsday
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Furore over Chitungwiza mayor’s car
According to sources within the council, the vehicle — estimated to be worth US$147 000 — was recently acquired for official mayoral duties.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 25, 2026
Chitungwiza spends lavishly on workshops, while workers go unpaid for 8 months
In a letter seen by NewsDay, workers accused the council of splashing cash on workshops while neglecting employee welfare.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jan. 15, 2026
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Chitungwiza goes after illegal settlements
CHITUNGWIZA Municipality officials said illegal settlement dwellers must pay for the services they are accessing despite not being recognised by council.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Feb. 17, 2025
ConCourt halts Chitungwiza mass demolition
Justice Katiyo made the judgment in a case in which Chitungwiza Municipality had relied on the law to issue demolition orders.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 8, 2025
Chitungwiza municipality targets illegal mobile money transfer booths
In a public notice released Monday, the municipality ordered businesses operating unlicensed booths to regularise their operations or risk facing punitive measures
By Donald Nyandoro
Jan. 27, 2025
High Court outlaws demolition of houses by councils
Justice Katiyo made the judgment in a case in which Chitungwiza municipality had relied on the law to issue a demolition order.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 23, 2024
Crisis as Chitungwiza runs dry
The Harare City Council which supplies the dormitory town with water de-commissioned the Prince Edward Water Treatment Plant in August.
By RUVIMBO MUKUBWA
Oct. 14, 2024
A rude awakening for councils
Council teams in the sprawling town are moving with point-of-sale machines to entice residents and other stakeholders to settle their bills.
By Newsday
Oct. 8, 2024
