Pushback as Victoria Falls council boss clings to power

The framework stipulates that heads of local authorities can only serve a maximum of two four-year term limits.
By Tinashe Kairiza Jun. 14, 2024

Vic Falls under fire over irregular land sale

Terms of the lucrative deal indicate that Midlen was obligated to pay a 30% deposit, amounting to US$840 000 by April 30.
By Tinashe Kairiza May. 17, 2024

Council, Zanu PF in fierce clash over 900 stands

The stands are located in the high and medium density areas of the Kazungula area.
By Silas Nkala May. 14, 2023

Bed bugs hit Vic Falls

They can travel between rooms in multi-unit buildings, such as apartment complexes and hotels.
By Silas Nkala May. 4, 2023

Zanu PF-linked gold baron loses land tussle

If the gold baron’s proposal had sailed through, it would have resulted in the eviction of giant tour operator Wild Horizons from the land, to which it holds the rights until 2029.
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 6, 2023
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Mnangagwa-linked gold baron loses land deal

As the dispute unfolds, the Independent has learnt that the local authority’s housing and community services committee this week deferred discussions over the contentious matter.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Nqobani Ndlovu Feb. 17, 2023
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Murky deal exposes ED ally

Sakupwanya is a Zanu PF councillor in Harare and has been photographed with Mnangagwa at private occasions.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Nqobani Ndlovu Feb. 12, 2023

Vic Falls corruption jolts July Moyo into action

Dube, who last year told the Independent that he was being victimised because: “he is neither Tonga nor Nambya” is also accused of expropriating US$84 000 from the local authority’s account.
By Tinashe Kairiza Jan. 13, 2023