Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal
“For some reason, certain regulatory bodies that should be pro-investment become the very bottlenecks of investment,” Mafume said, in a pointed critique.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 2, 2026
Harare residents' trust sounds alarm over worsening water crisis
In a statement, HRT said the ongoing crisis was severely disrupting daily life, with women, children and the elderly hardest hit.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 28, 2026
Court battle erupts over CAB3 hearings
ZIMBABWE’S courts are increasingly becoming the main battleground over the controversial Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill (CAB3), as politicians, activists and citizens mount legal challenges
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 20, 2026
Industry owes Harare ZiG4bn as Mafume pleads for payments
Mafume warned that failure to clear the arrears would derail the city’s plans to deliver sustainable services and rehabilitate infrastructure under its 2026 budget.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 16, 2026
Beer levy to fund Rufaro upgrade
The stadium, iconic as the home of Dynamos FC, was condemned by the Confederation of African Football in 2020.
By Tinotenda Mombeshora
Apr. 16, 2026
War heroine Alma Mkhwebu burial today
Mkhwebu, who hailed from Insiza district in Matabeleland South province, was born on March 22, 1958 and became politically active in 1976.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 16, 2026
Harare eyes bonds, reforms to end ‘hand-to-mouth’ financing — Mayor
Mafume said the city must urgently address its fiscal challenges to meet its 2026 budget targets for sustainable service delivery and infrastructure renewal.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 15, 2026
Harare mayor defends rollout of prepaid water meters
He said the prepaid water meters scheme would benefit both the council and residents by promoting transparency and efficiency.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 14, 2026
Fresh headache for Mudenda over CAB3
In a sternly worded submission to the speaker, the CDF's legal team emphasised the gravity of the proposed legislative changes.
By Desmond Chingarande
Apr. 12, 2026
