Bogus King Munhumutapa jailed
Magistrate Rakafa suspended two months on condition of good behaviour, leaving the self-proclaimed king to serve an effective eight months sentence.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
22h ago
Another Harare wetland invaded
The entity is reportedly linked to a Mr Kataruse via a 2021 deed of grant from the Local Government ministry albeit under unclear circumstances.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Oct. 10, 2025
Marondera council in the storm over shady land deals
Scattered cottages, hastily built by desperate families, resemble a squatter camp more than a planned neighbourhood.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 28, 2025
Chirumanzu chieftainship aspirant hits out at Garwe
CHIRUMANZU chieftainship aspirant Julius Chimbi Chigegwe has dismissed as “misinformed” allegations by Local Government minister Daniel Garwe that he intends assume the throne fraudulently.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 17, 2025
Makururu blasts local authorities
Leader of the Johanne the Fifth of Africa Church, Archbishop Andby Makururu, has criticized local authorities for frustrating efforts to acquire land to build churches
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 4, 2025
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Garwe probe raises eyebrows
The Urban Councils Act gives the Local Government minister powers over urban councils’ financial management.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 31, 2025
Govt must get rid of incompetent officials
Corruption is rearing its ugly head in the country and it is estimated that at least US$2 billion is lost annually to corruption in the country.
By Johannes Marisa
Aug. 29, 2025
Budgeting consultation: Tackling issues, challenges and prospects
The minister of Local Government and Public Works reported that the 32 urban local authorities failed to attain annual performance targets, with 16% falling outside recommended values.
By Masimba Manyanya and Innocent Musikanyangwe
Aug. 29, 2025
Disaster capitalism on prowl
Garwe intimated that a private player would be engaged and start work in September this year.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Aug. 2, 2025
Zim eyes dramatic inflation plunge to single-digit by Jan
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By Melody Chikono and Tatira Zwinoira
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Drumbeat of caution over beleaguered currency... chief executive officers say 2030 deadline ill-conceived
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By Belinda Chiroodza and Tatira Zwinoira
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Gold looting syndicate in brazen river raid..… US$2m vanishes as ‘politically-linked actors, state agents’ parcel out fortunes
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Nov. 7, 2025
