Harare targets businesses in new crackdown
Council says the crackdown is part of sweeping measures aimed at enforcing municipal by-laws and recovering millions in outstanding debts.
By Gracious Daniel and Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 29, 2025
HCC forms special unit to probe decades of corruption
THE Harare City Council (HCC) has established a special legacy department to investigate past corruption, implement corrective measures, and restore public trust
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 14, 2025
Premium
Councillors pull rug from under whistleblower Marara’s feet
The commission is also investigating financial management of revenue generated through special vehicle companies and other arrangement between council and private partners.
By Gracious Daniel
Feb. 6, 2025
Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster
The tender, if executed, could have averted the sewerage crisis that has now poisoned the lake, killed wildlife and put Harare’s 1,3 million residents at grave risk.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 20, 2024
Legal pushback stuns HCC, saves US$5m deal
Nanotech took umbrage and instructed lawyers at Honey and Blanckenberg to seek further clarity on Harare’s demands.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 4, 2024
Harare demands new car, school in US$5,4m water deal …Acting town clerk accused of fabricating contract breaches
The contract, established in 2019, has been marred by delays as both parties argue over required submissions of acquittals.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Sep. 25, 2024
HCC ‘tweaks’ Nanotech contract, makes new demands
The contract was formalised in a memorandum of agreement signed on May 12, 2020 after successful plant trials in February 2019.
By Problem Masau
Sep. 25, 2024
8 Harare councillors in trouble over abuse of office
He said instructions from the town clerk bypassed standard procedures, allowing selected individuals to receive stands without paying application fees.
By Rejoice Phiri
Sep. 7, 2024
$589 billion unpaid bills amplifies Harare's water supply dilemma
Mabhena Moyo also blamed the water shortages on the city ‘s obsolete machinery and collapsing infrastructure at the water treatment plants.
By Sizalokuhle Ncube
Nov. 23, 2023
Magistrate dismisses AMH editors’ bid to stop prosecution without AG’s certificate
Local News
By Julia Ndlela
Sep. 12, 2025
