Marondera council fined US$5K over pollution
“This meant that the Municipality of Marondera is discharging all the effluent direct into the environment, thereby polluting the environment and water bodies.”
By Jairos Saunyama
Mar. 7, 2026
‘Multi-million cyber city dream alive’
“Our partners are prepared to come in with significant capital. They are only waiting for the determination of the courts so that we can proceed without encumbrances,” he said.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 1, 2026
Govt approves Chinhoyi council budget, sets conditions
THE Local Government and Public Works ministry has approved the Chinhoyi Municipality 2026 budget on condition it clears outstanding salary arrears.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 5, 2026
Luxury in the midst of collapse
THERE appears to be no end in sight to the madness engulfing Zimbabwe’s local authorities, where extravagance at the top has become routine, as if councils are awash with inexhaustible resources
By Newsday
Jan. 27, 2026
Furore over Chitungwiza mayor’s car
According to sources within the council, the vehicle — estimated to be worth US$147 000 — was recently acquired for official mayoral duties.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 25, 2026
Nguluvhe threatens commission for Beitbridge over flooding in border town
Nguluvhe gave the municipality three months to put its house in order and to outsource engineers to help resolve the town’s recurring flooding problems.
By Rex Mphisa
Jan. 19, 2026
Chitungwiza spends lavishly on workshops, while workers go unpaid for 8 months
In a letter seen by NewsDay, workers accused the council of splashing cash on workshops while neglecting employee welfare.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jan. 15, 2026
Chinhoyi lags in road fund utilisation, fuel allocation untouched
The performance falls well below expectation, given that three-quarters of the financial year had elapsed and comes amid mounting public complaints over the deteriorating state of roads in the town.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 29, 2025
Chinhoyi enforces dog leash order
In a notice, the local authority reminded residents that, under municipal dog by-laws, all dogs must be kept on a leash when outside their homes and in public spaces.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 24, 2025
