Glorified undertakers: Unmasking role of councillors
To understand the role of a councillor, it is imperative to understand the legal and policy framework within which the office of the councillor operates.
By Dumisani Nkomo
Feb. 14, 2025
Harare official fired to facilitate recruitment
In response, Matengarufu said he only served until just before the elections addind that their office followed standard recruitment procedures.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 21, 2025
7 Hre cllrs acquitted of land theft
The court ruled that witnesses had failed to provide evidence showing that Mande and his colleagues unlawfully allocated commercial stands to themselves.
By Rejoice Phiri
Dec. 5, 2024
Hwange to regularise vending
A Hwange councillor has moved a motion for the construction of market stalls at the Empumalanga Terminus to ensure that vendors have habitable working conditions.
By Sharon Sibindi
Nov. 17, 2024
Byo cllrs fear flash floods
WRF is a mini-Constituency Development Fund (CDF) where councillors are given money by council to implement development projects in their wards.
By Patricia Sibanda
Nov. 13, 2024
‘Bulawayo councillors ditching residents for parties’
He said people should consider that some councillors are limited by the incapacitation faced in the city, bemoaning the shortage of resources.
By Margaret Lubinda
Nov. 11, 2024
Councillor revives prepaid water metres debate
Bulawayo residents have been at loggerheads with their local authority over suspected estimated bills.
By Peter Dube
Nov. 3, 2024
Byo families losing inheritance due to lack of knowledge
Ndlovu said a public awareness programme would empower families, allowing them to secure their rights and inheritance.
By Peter Dube
Oct. 18, 2024
‘Unfinished houses harbouring thieves’
Mpofu said council had laws which considered the completion of residential developments, but it had relaxed those laws due to the prevailing economic hardships in the country.
By Peter Dube
Oct. 17, 2024
