CHRA accuses City of Harare of creating flood disaster
THE Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has blamed the recent floods that hit parts of the capital not on heavy rainfall alone, but on years of systemic spatial planning failure
By Gracious Daniel
6h ago
70 dead as rains wreak havoc
HEAVY rains pounding the country during the 2025-26 season have claimed 70 lives, injured 51 people and destroyed more than 1 000 homesteads, the Department of Civil Protection
ZCIEA Urges Govt to Guarantee Vendors’ Safety
Harare Residents Trust executive director Precious Shumba echoed the call, arguing that vending should be recognised as a legitimate livelihood in an economy where informality dominates
By Nhau Mangirazi
Nov. 14, 2025
Residents group slams Harare’s ‘unrealistic’ 2026 budget
THE Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has strongly objected to City of Harare's proposed 2026 budget, labelling it “unrealistic”, saying the steep water tariff hikes are “unjustified”
By Kirsty Sibanda
Nov. 4, 2025
Residents fear anti-corruption report will be buried
HARARE residents and advocacy groups have raised alarm that a landmark report exposing corruption within the City of Harare may be shelved indefinitely.
By Gracious Daniel
Oct. 6, 2025
‘Harare service delivery has collapsed’
The City of Harare has been marred by poor service delivery for far too long.
By Sharon Zebra
Oct. 1, 2025
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Fresh warnings of Lake Chivero disaster
The primary water source, Lake Chivero, is heavily contaminated by toxins from sources such as leaking sewage pipes.
By Gracious Daniel
Sep. 28, 2025
‘Harare councillors neglecting electorate’
COUNCILLORS in Harare have largely abandoned the electorate, except for a few who have continued to work hard to remain connected with their constituents
By Kenneth Nyangani
Sep. 25, 2025
Stuck in a rut: Mbare’s struggle for dignity amid housing crisis
As Mary and Tafadzwa and countless others await answers, the call for dignity, respect and improved living conditions grows louder.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Aug. 21, 2025
