Consultation or coercion? Why Murewa RDC levy demands urgent review
The council has indicated that these levies emanate from budget consultations conducted with communities.
By John Laisani
Apr. 9, 2026
Bulawayo water services privatisation gathers pace
Once operational, this temporary body will pave the way for a substantive board to take over, marking a permanent change in how Bulawayo manages its most precious resource.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 5, 2026
Concern over lifting of town planning moratorium
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe withdrew the moratorium, citing improved planning capacity across local authorities.
By Shalom Manjerere
Apr. 2, 2026
Govt accelerates Bulawayo–Maphisa road upgrade ahead of Independence Day celebrations
Authorities say the highway rehabilitation forms part of a wider programme of projects being implemented to prepare the province for the national event.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 13, 2026
Minister Garwe honours land developers as he receives high-end machinery
Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has commended land developers who have honoured their contractual obligations by supporting national development initiatives.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 12, 2026
Uproar in Gwanda over prepaid water meter rollout
The mayor confirmed that the prepaid meters, which cost ZiG 270, can be paid in instalments of ZiG 22 per month and will eventually become council property.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 15, 2026
Government approves Mutare’s ZiG2,5b budget
Town clerk Blessing Chafesuka announced the approval at a Press conference yesterday, describing the process as one of the most consultative in the city’s history.
By Clayton Masekesa
Feb. 11, 2026
BCC cleared to hire refuse removal trucks
In a report to council, Bulawayo town clerk Christopher Dube said the refuse collection fleet had been severely compromised by persistent mechanical failure.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 17, 2025
Bogus King Munhumutapa jailed
Magistrate Rakafa suspended two months on condition of good behaviour, leaving the self-proclaimed king to serve an effective eight months sentence.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 13, 2025
