HCC proposes joint electricity, rates bill

The electricity bill was removed from the rates bill in the 1980s when Zesa Holdings, the national power utility firm, took over the payments of electricity.
By Ashton Ndakusiya 2h ago

Women, people with disabilities bear brunt of toilet shortages in Harare

Harare City Council has been blamed for failing to maintain the few toilets whose scarce availability already impacts negatively on women and people living with disabilities.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 8, 2024

Mapfumo claims Zanu PF stole his land

The land, located in the affluent Borrowdale suburb, was initially granted to Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi, and George Shaya.
By Sindiso Dube Sep. 8, 2024

Toilet tyranny: HCC workers exploit desperate citizens

Council workers demand that users produce a tissue to gain entry to the toilets.
By Miriam Mangwaya and Evans Mathanda Sep. 7, 2024

8 Harare councillors in trouble over abuse of office

He said instructions from the town clerk bypassed standard procedures, allowing selected individuals to receive stands without paying application fees.
By Rejoice Phiri Sep. 7, 2024

Harare town clerk’s life in dramatic turn

Chisango, a veteran of Harare’s administration with 33 years of service, was caught in a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) crackdown in July.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Sep. 6, 2024

Harare city fathers squander millions in shady water deals

Harare municipality signed the US$5,4 million contract with Nanotech in 2019 but the local authority has reneged.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Honour Mudavanhu Sep. 6, 2024

‘Harare housing waiting list now useless’

Land barons, most of whom are linked to Zanu PF, have been illegally selling council and State land to desperate homeseekers.
By Gracious Daniel and Rejoice Phiri Sep. 5, 2024

Harare City Council and the culture of financial imprudence

Infrastructure development must be fast-tracked, with a focus on sustainable and durable projects.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Sep. 1, 2024