HCC faces financial ruin amid US$140m debt crisis
In a candid admission, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume said the council’s chronic failure to meet its financial obligations had halted progress on the waterworks rehabilitation.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 28, 2025
Uproar as HCC top brass resists salary cuts
Suspended town clerk, Hosiah Chisango, is still receiving a US$27 000 salary and huge perks despite the expiry of his contract, it has emerged.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 4, 2025
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Death threats rock Harare City
Justice Cheda is chairing the commission appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year to investigate HCC’s financial affairs since 2017.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Feb. 11, 2025
‘Lung diseases in Hwange understated’
Pneumoconiosis, a chronic lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of certain dust types, is also referred to as lung scarring or fibrosis.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 24, 2025
‘We are hitting targets on monthly basis’
We believe for us to create long-term shareholder value, long-term sustainable value, ESG issues must be considered right from the onset.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 29, 2024
Top official goes AWOL from Town House
Marara is accused of allegedly creating a Grade 1 (b) position under a job evaluation which he was in charge of and was not interviewed.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Nov. 12, 2024
HCC employees fight for US$ salary component
The workers are set to meet their employer again today to discuss the plight of the city employees.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Oct. 21, 2024
Deeds Office sucked into Harare land scam
The sub-committee is led by ward 16 councillor Denford Ngadziore.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Oct. 21, 2024
Harare eats humble pie
The project, first mooted in 2020 and is touted as a game-changer to the city’s perennial water challenges, had stalled due to financial disagreements and procedural missteps.
By Newsday
Oct. 7, 2024
Uncertainty looms over March 31 protests
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By Sydney Kawadza and Julia Ndlela
Mar. 28, 2025