Stuck in a rut: Mbare’s struggle for dignity amid housing crisis
As Mary and Tafadzwa and countless others await answers, the call for dignity, respect and improved living conditions grows louder.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Aug. 21, 2025
Second-hand clothes trade ban autocratic: Residents
HARARE residents have expressed outrage over government’s sudden ban on second-hand clothes trade in the capital, calling it an “autocratic onslaught” against livelihoods.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 7, 2025
Harare residents demand investigation into sale of land earmarked for public schools to land barons
Ruben Akili, director of the Combined Harare Residents Association also echoed similar sentiments.
By Tonderayi Matonho
May. 13, 2025
Second-hand clothes behind bed bug terror
Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) director Reuben Akili blamed the outbreak on poor living conditions in Mbare.
By Lorraine Muromo
Apr. 25, 2025
Residents petition Parly over Warren Park gravel extraction
CHRA condemned the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) for remaining quiet on the matter while taking no action to arrest or fine the companies and individuals
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 17, 2024
Residents say Harare meetings ‘mere talk shows’
Akili’s concerns were shared by Precious Shumba, director of Harare Residents Trust.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Apr. 26, 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
Zinara, HCC fight sign of disrespect
Citizens are not being respected yet they toil under the current economic hardships to meet their statutory obligations. But in return they have been getting a raw deal.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 27, 2023
Editorial Comment: Ruling ends sabotage against urban councils
The Local Government ministry has been leading the sabotage against councils such as Harare and Bulawayo to aid the ruling party’s mission to regain control of urban areas through dirty means.
By The Standard
Jan. 22, 2023
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
Business Digest
Oct. 31, 2025
