Hre, ZETDC headed for clash over streetlights

 THE City of Harare is engaging the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over rising cases of streetlight power outages in residential and commercial areas
By Gracious Daniel Oct. 2, 2025

Mafume pokes holes in murky Hre pension fund

HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has bemoaned the diversion of council pension funds, saying they are not being used effectively to support local business communities or infrastructural development.
By Gracious Daniel and Kenneth Nyangani Oct. 2, 2025

Zanu PF sponsor, council in nasty property fight

Mayor Jacob Mafume disclosed that the property in question was leased to someone else and not JB Family.
By Gideon Madzikatidze Sep. 18, 2025
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Harare bid to sell road raises eyebrows

Harare mayor Jacob Mafume said he was unaware of the matter, and promised to make a follow-up. 
By Nqobani Ndlovu Sep. 7, 2025

Fulfil legal obligations, developmental standards: Mafume urges developers

He said they should deliver complete infrastructure, including sewer systems, road and lighting that align with statutory requirements.
By Gracious Daniel Sep. 2, 2025

HCC forms special unit to probe decades of corruption

THE Harare City Council (HCC) has established a special legacy department to investigate past corruption, implement corrective measures, and restore public trust
By Kenneth Nyangani Aug. 14, 2025

Mafume wants human capital director for Harare

Mafume was speaking during a full council meeting at Town House on Thursday last week. He said the post was crucial if they needed to move forward.
By Gracious Daniel Aug. 11, 2025
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Harare readies for fresh demolitions, evictions

No timeline has been given for the evictions, but Mafume talked tough against illegal structures.
By Gracious Daniel Aug. 10, 2025

No going back on water meters

HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the city’s smart water meter project is underway, with installation expected to be completed by year-end
By Gracious Daniel Aug. 7, 2025