Councils - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Councils

Call for government to support councils

He said both urban and rural councils continued to struggle to meet performance targets, with most falling below set benchmarks, although within acceptable variance levels.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 18, 2026

Protect rural opportunity: Reform RDC land allocation

Pricing structures should also reflect the economic realities of rural populations rather than relying solely on market competition.

By John Laisani Mar. 12, 2026

Protect rural opportunity: Reform RDC land allocation

Beyond structures: Making environmental governance work in Zim’s local authorities

ENVIRONMENTAL governance in Zimbabwe is no longer an aspiration for local authorities, it is already established.

By John Laisani Feb. 19, 2026

Beyond structures: Making environmental governance work in Zim’s local authorities

Drawing false parallels

The South Africans use proportional representation in their election unlike Zimbabwe, which uses constituency-based first past the post electoral system.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Feb. 14, 2026

Villagers cry foul over new levy

While section 96 empowers councils to impose development-related levies, it distinguishes a land development levy from a development levy.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jan. 6, 2026

Rethinking rural and urban planning in Zimbabwe: A call for transformative vision

While urban areas have witnessed some renewal, most rural settlements continue to reflect outdated designs, poor infrastructure layout and a lack of transformative vision.

By John Laisani Oct. 16, 2025

Rethinking rural and urban planning in Zimbabwe: A call for transformative vision

NECs must influence poly formulation: Dinha.

PUBLIC Service deputy minister Mercy Dinha has said National Employment Councils (NECs) cannot be passive observers of change in the employment sector, particularly technological

By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 26, 2025