MAYHEM: Thousands to lose homes in Harare
A Harare City Council task force recently visited 22 255 sites, with authorities warning that structures built on prohibited or protected land will not be spared in the upcoming blitz.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA and SHARON ZEBRA
Jun. 5, 2026
MAYHEM: Thousands to lose homes in Harare
A Harare City Council task force recently visited 22 255 sites, with authorities warning that structures built on prohibited or protected land will not be spared in the upcoming blitz.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA and SHARON ZEBRA
Jun. 5, 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
Looting fears over new Harare levy
The levy was introduced at the beginning of 2025 as a mandatory charge initially called the ambulance levy before being rebranded to the emergency services levy.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 17, 2026
Harare contracts spark public backlash
The residents described the performance contracts as useless, arguing that several people holding positions at Town House do not deserve them.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 21, 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
Storm over HCC doctors’ luxury vehicles
HARARE City Council (HCC) has courted public anger after proposing to facilitate loans for its doctors to purchase top-of-the-range vehicles,
By Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 2, 2026
Ratepayers owe Harare over ZiG8 billion
The city fathers have since warned the debtors, adding that businesses face closure or loss of property through court orders.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Sep. 19, 2025
Bucket system clogging Harare’s sewers
Shumba urged the city fathers to come up with practical, immediate solutions to restore basic services and upgrade ageing infrastructure before the situation worsens.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Aug. 26, 2025
