Charamba should put up or shut up
A footnote: When Chief Justice Fieldsend was told his contract was up in the early 1980s (in fact he didn’t have one), prime minister Robert Mugabe told ZTV: “We want a black for that job.”
By Muckracker
Jun. 12, 2026
Councillors push for immediate implementation of Glassblock Dam project
Ward 14 councillor Dumisani Netha urged authorities to respect the outcome of public consultations, which showed overwhelming support for the project.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Jun. 11, 2026
Gweru’s Mkoba 21 residential stands under spotlight
Council availed the approximately 6 000 residential stands in 2014 to home seekers but to date houses are yet to be constructed.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 21, 2026
Bulawayo battles surge in rogue vending
BULAWAYO councillors have raised concern over a surge in illegal food vending activities, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to public health and safety.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
May. 10, 2026
Ambulance upgrade required to ease demand: Councillors
He proposed a funding model where “residents (will) be levied at least US$1 that would be ring- fenced for ambulance services” to support recapitalisation.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 22, 2026
Furore over Harare’s US$750m water meter project
A PROPOSED US$750 million smart water meter project has sparked fierce debate among Harare councillors, who are demanding clarity on how the massive cost will be funded and its impact on residents
By Lesley Kufandada and Gracious Daniel
Nov. 6, 2025
Bulawayo councillors exposed in town clerk saga
Dube, who initially stepped down at the end of September last year when his four year contract ended, received a reprieve when he was given a year extension by councillors.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 29, 2025
Councillors propose city water indaba
Mayor David Coltart said the council had engaged the government regarding the City’s water challenges.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 15, 2025
Harare official fired to facilitate recruitment
In response, Matengarufu said he only served until just before the elections addind that their office followed standard recruitment procedures.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 21, 2025
Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows
Local News
Jun. 12, 2026
US$20m wedding, the leaked audio and making of captured presidency
Local News
By Trevor Ncube
Jun. 12, 2026
