Credit ratings, future of urban councils in Zim
Roads, water supply systems, sanitation networks, housing developments, and waste management facilities all require long-term and predictable funding in order to work.
By Ephraim Chawoneka
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‘Separate business licensing from property rates arrears’
The organisation warned that the practice is crippling compliant businesses and undermining economic growth in the country.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 28, 2026
Call for government to support councils
He said both urban and rural councils continued to struggle to meet performance targets, with most falling below set benchmarks, although within acceptable variance levels.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 18, 2026
Drawing false parallels
The South Africans use proportional representation in their election unlike Zimbabwe, which uses constituency-based first past the post electoral system.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Feb. 14, 2026
Vic Falls residents push for clarity in Town Clerk probe
The renewed push follows Dube’s reinstatement earlier this year by a government minister, a decision that drew public debate in the resort city.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Musavengana Chirau
Aug. 22, 2025
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Residents blast council for failure to appoint substantive FD
The matter was referred back to the human resources and general purposes committee.
By Lorraine Muromo
Apr. 8, 2025
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Senior Harare official quits ‘toxic’ position
Matengarufu was under fire for allegedly promoting himself from grade four to three and awarding himself a hefty salary, including benefits.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 7, 2025
Hurdles derail Chitungwiza bid for city status
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe revealed this in the National Assembly last week while responding to written questions from legislators on the city status of Chitungwiza.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Apr. 7, 2025
New levies tax on trust, amid mismanagement catastrophe
At a time when Zimbabweans are already staggering under the weight of one of the heaviest tax burdens in Africa, this move adds insult to injury.
By Faith Zaba
Mar. 28, 2025
