Mixed feelings over Hwange town status roadmap

“As a residents’ representative, I was honoured to be part of the four-day strategic planning review process that shaped our town’s roadmap,” Nyathi said.  
By Sharon Sibindi 11h ago

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