Masvingo council boss in vehicle scandal

Mukaratirwa was remanded out of custody to August when he appeared at the Masvingo magistrates court facing fraud charges last week.
By William Vundla Jul. 14, 2024

Govt bolsters oversight of devolution funds

The newly launched Zimbabwe intergovernmental fiscal transfers manual (IGFT)  grants the Local government ministry authority to withhold or halt devolution fund allocations
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jul. 14, 2024

Garwe bemoans dysfunctional councils

Garwe lambasted Harare for submitting a defective ERP system when it is a very strategic and critical city.
By Gracious Daniel Jul. 9, 2024

ED, Chinamasa cross swords over Chitando

In the letter to Garwe seen by NewsDay, Chinamasa said he felt compelled to advise him that the council had been deemed to be one of the best run local authorities under Mutasa.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 3, 2024

Kadoma land dispute spills into court

The applicants were then given an ultimatum to immediately vacate the property in question, failure of which they would be forcibly evicted resulting in the matter spilling into court.
By Desmond Chingarande May. 17, 2024

Govt disowns ‘King Munhumutapa’

However, Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe has disowned Chiminya saying he is an impostor since the Constitution had no provision for a monarch.
By Problem Masau May. 14, 2024

Zupco sinks in US$28m debt...Transporters threaten to withdraw service

The Independent’s calculations based on information received showed operators could be owed about US$24 million for March and April.
By Tinashe Kairiza May. 10, 2024
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Councillors’ looting spree thwarted

In a notice seen by this publication, the ministry issued a directive to the local authorities to cut their travelling delegations to 10 or less.
By Sharon Buwerimwe and Kenneth Nyangani Apr. 28, 2024

Muzanamombe to host anti-drug abuse campaigns

Muzanamombe said his motivation to join the anti-drug campaign stems from his desire to "save addicts with the light of God's word."
By Nyasha Gorogodo Apr. 21, 2024