City of Harare starts public consultations on InDrive regulation

Council’s transport department has been tasked with developing the proposed policy in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the government.
By Kenneth Nyangani 20h ago

Inaugural furniture conference on the cards

FIDI Zim CEO Jacob Esau said the conference comes at a critical time as Zimbabwe seeks to revitalise its manufacturing sector and maximise value from its abundant timber resources.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 11, 2026

Take up Taekwondo, shun drugs, says City chairperson

Chimombe called on parents, schools and community leaders to support youth participation in structured sport.
By Austin Karonga Aug. 9, 2026

Municipal police to be retrained following new Bill

In an interview with NewsDay, Mafume said the city would identify "bad apples" within the municipal police ranks as part of efforts to rebuild public trust.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 30, 2026

Mudenda blasts MPs over cellphone obsession

His remarks came as majority of the legislator appeared more focused on their mobile devices than the debates taking place in the House.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 22, 2026

Time to stop the inside job heists at HCC

Mayor Jacob Mafume’s admission that thieves appear to know precisely when council offices are holding cash is perhaps the most alarming aspect of this scandal.
By Newsday Jul. 14, 2026
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390 000 illegal properties choke Harare

Mafume blamed land barons for fuelling the rapid expansion of illegal settlements, saying Harare’s registered properties are now outnumbered by unregistered developments.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 13, 2026

Mayor's dry jokes on service delivery anger residents

Reflecting on his transition from civil society to public office, Mafume said he was "once among the loudest critics of local authorities before discovering the realities of being in government."
By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 8, 2026

Harare eyes expressways, e-tolls to fund road upgrades

Mafume said Harare could adopt a similar system on selected urban expressways, with revenue ring fenced for road maintenance and infrastructure development.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jul. 1, 2026