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While urban areas have witnessed some renewal, most rural settlements continue to reflect outdated designs, poor infrastructure layout and a lack of transformative vision.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
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
Little coming from Matabeleland mines
Bubi RDC chief executive, Patson Mlilo, said inconsistencies and outdated provisions in the mining legislation have made enforcement difficult.
By Pamenus Tuso
Aug. 27, 2025
Devolution in Zim: Bridging the gap between promise and practice
Implementation has been piecemeal, stalled by legislative delays, overlapping authority and persistent central control.
By John Laisani
Aug. 26, 2025
Vic Falls residents push for clarity in Town Clerk probe
The renewed push follows Dube’s reinstatement earlier this year by a government minister, a decision that drew public debate in the resort city.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Musavengana Chirau
Aug. 22, 2025
Improving local governance systems will be to our credit
City councils are the highest tier of urban local governance and are responsible for the country’s major cities such as Bulawayo and Harare.
By Kevin Tutani
Jun. 27, 2025
Gvt approves motorbikes for rural district councillors
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe presided over the handover of motorbikes in some areas.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 13, 2025
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Residents blast council for failure to appoint substantive FD
The matter was referred back to the human resources and general purposes committee.
By Lorraine Muromo
Apr. 8, 2025
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Senior Harare official quits ‘toxic’ position
Matengarufu was under fire for allegedly promoting himself from grade four to three and awarding himself a hefty salary, including benefits.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 7, 2025
