King Munhumutapa strikes, demands chiefs’ allegiance

King Munhumutapa is currently locked in a legal dispute with the ministries of Justice and Local Government that is challenging his kingship.
By Silas Nkala Aug. 24, 2024
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Councillors’ looting spree thwarted

In a notice seen by this publication, the ministry issued a directive to the local authorities to cut their travelling delegations to 10 or less.
By Sharon Buwerimwe and Kenneth Nyangani Apr. 28, 2024

Local Government ministry key in health and Vision 2030

Health services should be improved.
By Dr Johannes Marisa Apr. 19, 2024

Car dealer dragged to court

The invoice was used to apply for the importation of the vehicle under the civil servants motor vehicle rebate scheme.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Nov. 17, 2023

Pressure to act on council graft

The dossier was submitted to the police and Zacc, the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe  and the Local Government ministry.
By Silas Nkala Oct. 22, 2023

Vic Falls residents, CCC clash over mayoral nominees

Following the protests, Victoria Falls town clerk Christopher Dube said council would consult the Local Government ministry for a way forward.
By Silas Nkala Sep. 22, 2023

‘Govt interference frustrating councils’

COTRAD said the Local Government minister had unilateral and undemocratic powers to dismiss errant or insubordinate local councillors and to appoint commissioners in their place.
By Emma Nhancumba May. 31, 2023

2022/23 rains wreak havoc countrywide

Statistics released by the Local Government ministry show that 60 schools and 44 roads were damaged across the country during the same period.
By Mirriam Mangwaya Mar. 23, 2023

Court evicts 12 families from Harare farm

Efforts to get a comment from the company management were fruitless.
By Tatenda Manyinyire Mar. 14, 2023