Harare's wetlands keep disappearing into concrete: here is what they are, what the law says, and who keeps signing off the approvals.
As Harare continues to trade its natural water-management systems for short-term real estate gains, the ecological bill is already coming due.
By Tendai Munhundarima
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Govt losing war against defiant Harare vendors
This admission comes in the wake of numerous failed directives from Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, who has repeatedly ordered local authorities to clear the vendors.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 3, 2026
Harare nets over US$1m from traffic ‘jungle’
“Traffic enforcement details have sustained injuries, some of which can be managed during a tour of duty, hence the need for first aid to train our officers,” he said.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 1, 2026
Crisis as workers demand bribes for sewer bursts
HARARE’S sewage crisis is getting worse amid allegations that some council workers are demanding bribes to attend to burst sewage pipes
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 20, 2026
Police step up presence in Mabvuku, Marlborough amid slope in robberies
ZRP national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the deployments, saying the move is aimed at restoring safety and public confidence in the affected communities.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Apr. 16, 2026
Industry owes Harare ZiG4bn as Mafume pleads for payments
Mafume warned that failure to clear the arrears would derail the city’s plans to deliver sustainable services and rehabilitate infrastructure under its 2026 budget.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 16, 2026
Harare mayor defends rollout of prepaid water meters
He said the prepaid water meters scheme would benefit both the council and residents by promoting transparency and efficiency.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 14, 2026
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Mabelreign demolitions expose council rifts..amid allegations of power struggles, corruption and divisions
THE decision by the Harare City Council (HCC) to demolish structures constructed at Mabelreign shopping centre last weekend has opened a can of worms, with alleged power struggles
By Sydney Kawadza and Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 14, 2026
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Harare sewerage crisis deepens
Reuben Akili, the director of the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), identified Glen View as the most severely affected area in the current crisis.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 12, 2026
