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
Mining boom puts pressure on Hwange school
In response, the local authority has identified land in Dynamic Village for the construction of a new public primary school aimed at easing congestion at Nechibondo.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 15, 2026
Uproar in Gwanda over prepaid water meter rollout
The mayor confirmed that the prepaid meters, which cost ZiG 270, can be paid in instalments of ZiG 22 per month and will eventually become council property.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 15, 2026
Government approves Mutare’s ZiG2,5b budget
Town clerk Blessing Chafesuka announced the approval at a Press conference yesterday, describing the process as one of the most consultative in the city’s history.
By Clayton Masekesa
Feb. 11, 2026
Why local governance reform is central to service delivery
Diversifying municipal income streams should, therefore, be viewed as a governance reform issue rather than a financial innovation alone.
By John Laisani
Feb. 5, 2026
Hwange cracks down on illegal charcoal dealers
Acting on a tip-off, the enforcement teams raided the property and seized the charcoal, which officials believe was produced through the unregulated cutting of indigenous trees.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 1, 2026
Govt credibility measured by service delivery: Garwe
THE credibility of government is judged directly through the quality of services delivered by local authorities, Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe has said.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 28, 2026
Luxury in the midst of collapse
THERE appears to be no end in sight to the madness engulfing Zimbabwe’s local authorities, where extravagance at the top has become routine, as if councils are awash with inexhaustible resources
By Newsday
Jan. 27, 2026
MPs raise jobs, environment concerns over foreign-led mining projects
Bajila said without visible job creation, it was difficult to see material evidence of such investors, describing them as tourists rather than true partners in development.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Jan. 26, 2026
