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
BCC cleared to hire refuse removal trucks
In a report to council, Bulawayo town clerk Christopher Dube said the refuse collection fleet had been severely compromised by persistent mechanical failure.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 17, 2025
Bogus King Munhumutapa jailed
Magistrate Rakafa suspended two months on condition of good behaviour, leaving the self-proclaimed king to serve an effective eight months sentence.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 13, 2025
Another Harare wetland invaded
The entity is reportedly linked to a Mr Kataruse via a 2021 deed of grant from the Local Government ministry albeit under unclear circumstances.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Oct. 10, 2025
Marondera council in the storm over shady land deals
Scattered cottages, hastily built by desperate families, resemble a squatter camp more than a planned neighbourhood.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 28, 2025
Chirumanzu chieftainship aspirant hits out at Garwe
CHIRUMANZU chieftainship aspirant Julius Chimbi Chigegwe has dismissed as “misinformed” allegations by Local Government minister Daniel Garwe that he intends assume the throne fraudulently.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 17, 2025
Makururu blasts local authorities
Leader of the Johanne the Fifth of Africa Church, Archbishop Andby Makururu, has criticized local authorities for frustrating efforts to acquire land to build churches
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 4, 2025
Premium
Garwe probe raises eyebrows
The Urban Councils Act gives the Local Government minister powers over urban councils’ financial management.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 31, 2025
