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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

Harare council in the spotlight after three fall into port pit and die

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

Procurement graft fears as Hre announces plans to buy 200 buses

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 golf courses ‘under siege’ as housing plans spark outrage

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

Concern over lifting of town planning moratorium

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

CHRA accuses City of Harare of creating flood disaster

70 dead as rains wreak havoc

HEAVY rains pounding the country during the 2025-26 season have claimed 70 lives, injured 51 people and destroyed more than 1 000 homesteads, the Department of Civil Protection

By Sharon Zebra and Kenneth Nyangani and Gracious Daniel Jan. 14, 2026

Stuck in a rut: Mbare’s struggle for dignity amid housing crisis

As Mary and Tafadzwa and countless others await answers, the call for dignity, respect and improved living conditions grows louder.

By Tonderayi Matonho Aug. 21, 2025

Stuck in a rut: Mbare’s struggle for dignity amid housing crisis

Second-hand clothes trade ban autocratic: Residents

HARARE residents have expressed outrage over government’s sudden ban on second-hand clothes trade in the capital, calling it an “autocratic onslaught” against livelihoods.

By Brent Shamu Aug. 7, 2025