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 6h ago
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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 19h ago

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

Why CAB3 must be halted

This is not merely a political dispute, but it is a profound challenge to the integrity of our legislative process from those who bled for this nation's freedom.
By The Standard Jun. 28, 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

Harare acting town clerk unpacks US$4,29bn investment dream

“For the first time in our modern history, Harare is systematically presenting its vast economic potential to the investment world, backed by unwavering political will.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 13, 2026

It’s not a gold chain, Harare mayor Mafume says

“We have serious matters to discuss so that people know that I don’t go around collecting phone numbers (or giving them out),” he said.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 11, 2026