Illegal settlements: Declare war against land barons

According to Garwe, a person takes six months to build a house while the council watches.
By Newsday Nov. 19, 2024
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Revealed: Harare settlements face imminent demolitions

The municipality recently demolished houses in Ridgeview and Belvedere suburbs, saying they were illegally built using counterfeit papers on stolen land.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Nov. 17, 2024

IAPAZ calls for urgent reforms and professionalism in the construction industry following Harare demolitions

Last Matema, Secretary General of IAPAZ, expressed deep concern over the issue, highlighting significant lapses in compliance with city regulations.
By Staff Reporter Nov. 8, 2024

Upgrade informal market structures, govt urged

Viset said the government should take action to ensure that proper modern market structures are erected in Mbare and other fire-prone areas like the furniture market in Glen View Area 8.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 10, 2024

Harare council can’t account for US$100m

A commission of inquiry investigating council operations since 2017 has exposed alleged widespread graft in the municipality involving top council management and councillors.
By Gracious Daniel Oct. 6, 2024

HCC wins back Machipisa bar, tavern

The respondents had agreed on US$3 500 monthly rentals to be paid before the first day of the month for a duration of 10 years.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 25, 2024

High Court denies HCC executives bail

According to court papers, Juluka is owned by incarcerated businessman Moses Mpofu.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 11, 2024

Presidential Commission of Inquiry: Addressing Harare's audit report failures

Increase public engagement and awareness around the findings of the Auditor-General’s reports and the actions taken by the commission of inquiry.
By Mark Hussain Mtombeni Jun. 23, 2024

Vendors protest move to ban them from Harare CBD

The municipality also banned pushcarts commonly referred to as zvingoro used at informal trading places like Magaba, Mupedzanhamo and Mbare Musika bus terminus.
By Lorraine Muromo May. 16, 2024