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Makumbe chieftaincy row reaches President's Office

Proceeding to appoint from the same House disregards the resolutions of the Makumbe houses meeting...

By Staff Reporter Jul. 24, 2026

Makumbe chieftaincy row reaches President's Office

The missing link in Zim’s development agenda: Reforming local govt

It influences the quality of public services, the attractiveness of investment locations, the resilience of communities and the effectiveness of local economic development.

By John Laisani Jul. 24, 2026

The missing link in Zim’s development agenda: Reforming local govt

Urban state land defaulters given 3 month ultimatum

He stressed that the obligations attached to land allocations are legally binding and are fundamental to ensuring orderly urban development across the country.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 23, 2026

Urban state land defaulters given 3 month ultimatum

Dutch partnership expands safe water access in Mutare

This emerged during an oversight visit by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Public Works and National Housing.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 16, 2026

Dutch partnership expands safe water access in Mutare

Garwe halts councils workshop spree

Garwe warned that non-compliance would attract administrative action.

By Jeffrey Muvundusi Jul. 5, 2026

Privatisation plan sparks outcry in Bulawayo

The government has directed Zimbabwe’s 92 local authorities to privatise or establish public-private partnerships (PPPs) for selected service delivery functions.

By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 23, 2026