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
3h ago
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While urban areas have witnessed some renewal, most rural settlements continue to reflect outdated designs, poor infrastructure layout and a lack of transformative vision.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Bubi RDC chief executive, Patson Mlilo, said inconsistencies and outdated provisions in the mining legislation have made enforcement difficult.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
When it’s counter-productive for development agencies to insert their banners in rural communities
As if that is not enough, in most cases, development agencies rush to phase out projects before integrating their interventions into community ecosystems that are left without a budget.
By Charles Dhewa
Nov. 13, 2024
Underfunding stalls devolution projects
Section 301(3) of the Constitution provides that at least 5% of the national budget in any financial year be allocated to local authorities to fund devolution projects.
By Gracious Daniel
Dec. 8, 2023
