We will halt rapid mushrooming of service stations in Harare: Mafume
It is high time we mixed the people here with people from outside so that we can have realignment
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 11, 2025
Tender system overhaul meant to disarm corrupt looters: Praz CEO...more firewalls lined up to flash out shady deals
We continue to encourage more businesses to register, fostering a competitive environment that benefits all stakeholders
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Apr. 11, 2025
Harare asset stripping on steroids
HARARE’S stripping of public assets has been known for years, but what baffles me is the silence from ratepayers.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Mar. 29, 2025
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Govt procurement gobbles US$19bn
This translates to an average of US$3,8 billion spent annually on government suppliers — many of whom have been accused of manipulating tenders to inflate costs.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 21, 2025
Praz pushes for female-owned suppliers in public sector
This comes as male-owned businesses have been getting a huge chunk of contracts in the public sector.
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 19, 2025
Byo council defies Praz, borrows from estate account
Extracts from a report presented by BCC financial director Tennyson Mpunzi indicate that the council’s resolution to access these funds was a “special” request.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 14, 2025
Praz salvages US$135m from errant govt suppliers... puts a ‘National Pricing Index’ on the drawing board
Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa told businessdigest in an interview that government suppliers often inflated prices.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 11, 2024
US$3m city billing system tender blocked
Pressed to explain the US$54 million difference, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume said this week HCC’s latest submission was the cheaper option.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 20, 2024
Editor’s Memo: Sad tale of Harare plunder, neglect
Recent disclosures, exposed in an audio recording, reveal that millions of dollars have been shamelessly plundered from public coffers since 2019.
By Faith Zaba
Aug. 23, 2024
