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
Lupane Local Board unveils 2026 development agenda
Lupane Local Board operates under the mentorship of the Bulawayo City Council.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 15, 2026
Hwange acts on sprouting backyard industries
The new home industry space, whose set up is provided for in the 2026 budget, is expected to accommodate 35 entrepreneurs and will be fully serviced.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jan. 11, 2026
Entrepreneurial agenda for local economic development
At present, the term “communal entrepreneur” is associated with failure, yet these are the drivers of our local economies.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
Jan. 4, 2026
Foreign investment, local unemployment: Rethinking Zimbabwe’s skills and migration policy
A weak enforcement environment rewards non-compliance and penalises responsible investors who follow the rules.
By John Laisani
Dec. 31, 2025
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State contractors want blundering, deceptive chefs charged with fraud
Local News
Feb. 6, 2026
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Construction sector conundrum ‘We are witnessing a hollowing out of the industry’
Local News
Feb. 6, 2026
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ZimTrade revives regional warehousing facilities push… state agency shifts to aggressive in-market export strategy
Business Digest
Feb. 6, 2026
