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