Harare City Council under fire over Budiriro deaths
The deadly pit, according to police investigations, had allegedly been left open by council workers carrying out sewer repairs in the area.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jun. 9, 2026
Harare council in the spotlight after three fall into port pit and die
The deaths, confirmed Monday by the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), have sparked calls for criminal accountability against council officials responsible for the excavation.
By Valentine Maya
Jun. 8, 2026
HRT calls for a comprehensive Act of Parliament to operationalise devolution
In a statement posted on his social media account, Shumba said the country still lacks a comprehensive Act of Parliament for the past 13 years.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jun. 4, 2026
Procurement graft fears as Hre announces plans to buy 200 buses
Mafume said the council will import 200 buses to ease the transport system in the capital.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 30, 2026
Harare golf courses ‘under siege’ as housing plans spark outrage
The property is zoned for use as a golf course under the operative Waterfalls/Hatfield Local Development Plan Number 6.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 14, 2026
Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis
In a statement, HRT said the ongoing crisis was severely disrupting daily life, with women, children and the elderly hardest hit.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 28, 2026
Harare Council’s ZiG10b debt shocker
The industrial and commercial sectors owe an additional ZiG4 billion, or 40% of the total, while government entities account for the remaining two percent, estimated at ZiG200 million.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 5, 2026
Concern over lifting of town planning moratorium
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe withdrew the moratorium, citing improved planning capacity across local authorities.
By SHALOM MANJERERE
Apr. 2, 2026
CHRA accuses City of Harare of creating flood disaster
THE Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has blamed the recent floods that hit parts of the capital not on heavy rainfall alone, but on years of systemic spatial planning failure
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Jan. 16, 2026
