Two centres of power, one broken city
Mafume’s concerns show that the real battle is not on the streets with vendors and pirate taxis, but inside the corridors of power.
By Newsday
Feb. 18, 2026
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Children living on the streets take a rest at the Harare Town House along Julius Nyerere Way
By Newsday
Feb. 3, 2026
Harare City, vendors headed for another showdown
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has warned members of the municipal police that inconsistent enforcement of regulations will not be tolerated, adding that vendors who defy rules will face repercussions.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 20, 2026
Harare blames residents for chaos
Addressing journalists at Town House recently, Mafume warned that the financial burden has become critical.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 18, 2026
The vultures are circling
Accusations are flying that council officials are taking advantage of lack of enterprise resource planning to loot the municipality dry.
By Newsday
May. 9, 2025
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Harare’s missing US$3m trucks mystery
Harare mayor Jacob Mafume said his council will investigate the matter.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 2, 2025
Council officials leading depts they have no info about: Mafume
Several officials at Town House have appeared before the commission revealing scathing details of financial mismanagement at the local authority.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 30, 2024
Vehicle scandal rocks Harare Town House
The officials have been avoiding driving the vehicles to Town House as it raises eyebrows.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 8, 2024
Historical documents destroyed as Town House floods
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company has since switched off electricity at the landmark building, which is the city’s administrative office, for safety reasons.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 11, 2024
