City of Harare starts public consultations on InDrive regulation

Council’s transport department has been tasked with developing the proposed policy in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the government.
By Kenneth Nyangani 22h ago

Take up Taekwondo, shun drugs, says City chairperson

Chimombe called on parents, schools and community leaders to support youth participation in structured sport.
By Austin Karonga Aug. 9, 2026

Municipal police to be retrained following new Bill

In an interview with NewsDay, Mafume said the city would identify "bad apples" within the municipal police ranks as part of efforts to rebuild public trust.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 30, 2026

Time to stop the inside job heists at HCC

Mayor Jacob Mafume’s admission that thieves appear to know precisely when council offices are holding cash is perhaps the most alarming aspect of this scandal.
By Newsday Jul. 14, 2026
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390 000 illegal properties choke Harare

Mafume blamed land barons for fuelling the rapid expansion of illegal settlements, saying Harare’s registered properties are now outnumbered by unregistered developments.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 13, 2026

Mayor's dry jokes on service delivery anger residents

Reflecting on his transition from civil society to public office, Mafume said he was "once among the loudest critics of local authorities before discovering the realities of being in government."
By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 8, 2026

Harare eyes expressways, e-tolls to fund road upgrades

Mafume said Harare could adopt a similar system on selected urban expressways, with revenue ring fenced for road maintenance and infrastructure development.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jul. 1, 2026

Kunzvi dam 'nearing completion' but more dams needed, Mayor warns

HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has sounded the alarm on the capital's escalating water crisis, revealing that the city's demands have surged to 500 megalitres per day
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 25, 2026

Harare banks on investors to plug infrastructure gaps

The meeting was also attended by HCC acting town clerk Warren Chiwawa and the chairperson of council business committee, Rufaro Matsika.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 15, 2026