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Learn nothing, remember nothing

China, for example, uses solar-powered equipment to clamp cars whose drivers would not have paid parking fees.

By Newsday Jul. 1, 2025

Panic grips Harare City Council bosses

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a five-member team led by retired High Court judge, Justice Maphios Cheda, to investigate the operations of the municipality.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 26, 2025

Harare councillors divided over retirement age

The issue was debated in a full council meeting recently, where it was revealed that the human resources report adopted the government directive.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 17, 2025

Harare councillors divided over retirement age

Why are Zimbabwe police chasing off some of the economy’s biggest players?

In 2024, the council’s revenue stood at just US$3 million. But policing costs for these crackdowns exceeded US$24 million, eight times the council’s income.

By Global Press Journal Jun. 10, 2025

Why are Zimbabwe police chasing off some of the economy’s biggest players?

Council's failure to deliver on Wash: A threat to public health and economic development

The deep-seated corruption and mismanagement within the Harare City Council are undermining the country's economic development and growth.

By Clever Marisa Jun. 8, 2025

Council's failure to deliver on Wash: A threat to public health and economic development

Harare City Council’s failure a threat to public health and economic development

The city’s streets are littered with garbage, its residents struggle to access clean water and overall hygiene standards are poor.

By Clever Marisa Jun. 6, 2025

Harare City Council’s failure a threat to public health and economic development

Land barons must be stopped

Critics say the long arm of the law has not stretched enough to catch land barons who appear to have been given carte blanche to fleece desperate home-seekers.

By Newsday Jun. 2, 2025