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Councils must address systemic failures promptly

These are not isolated accidents but symptoms of failing systems. The statistics are alarming, but what is even more disturbing is that many of these deaths were avoidable.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa 1h ago

Councils must address systemic failures promptly

BCC fast-tracks major urban planning drive

Council noted progress on LSP 18, covering parts of the northern central business district, which has been adopted following public participation and is awaiting gazetting.

By Silas Nkala 2h ago

BCC fast-tracks major urban planning drive

Broke BCC approves US$500 injection for first lady’s project

The decision followed a request from the Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe, asking local authorities to assist vulnerable children in boarding care.

By Silas Nkala 3h ago

Broke BCC approves US$500 injection for first lady’s project

Council endorses community-led slum upgrading partnership

Ngozi Mine is Bulawayo’s most prominent informal settlement located at the Richmond Sanitary Landfill, estimated to be home to approximately 400 households or up to 1 000 residents.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 11, 2026

Council endorses community-led slum upgrading partnership

BCC seeks US$13m loan for infrastructure overhaul

According to Mpunzi, shortages of road construction equipment, tipper trucks, water bowsers and earthmoving machinery have increased operational costs and hindered service delivery.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 10, 2026

BCC seeks US$13m loan for infrastructure overhaul

Harare City Council under fire over Budiriro deaths

The deadly pit, according to police investigations, had allegedly been left open by council workers carrying out sewer repairs in the area.

By Donald Nyandoro Jun. 9, 2026

Harare City Council under fire over Budiriro deaths

BCC approves board for water utility

The local authority is pressing ahead with plans to establish the utility, a move that some residents have criticised as the privatisation of water services.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 8, 2026