Privatisation plan sparks outcry in Bulawayo
The government has directed Zimbabwe’s 92 local authorities to privatise or establish public-private partnerships (PPPs) for selected service delivery functions.
By Nizbert Moyo
1h ago
Gweru mayor breathes fire over ZiG$1,2 billion debt
As at February this year the total debt stood at ZiG$927 million marking an increase of over ZiG$300 000 in a space of four months.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jun. 18, 2026
Residents demand answers over sewers, title deeds
The concerns reflect growing anxiety among residents over deteriorating municipal services and proposed changes to property ownership systems.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jun. 17, 2026
Land barons lay siege on Harare public spaces
“It seems the council has accelerated occupying and parceling residential stands on recreational facilities and our complaints have fallen on deaf ears.”
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jun. 14, 2026
City to hire more health workers
The department argued that long travel distances between service points were reducing efficiency and weakening community-level health interventions.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 14, 2026
BF fixturing beyond us - BCC
BF hosted three Castle Lager PSL matches during the week and is set to stage two more over the weekend, making it one of the busiest periods for the stadium this season.
By Fortune Mbele
Jun. 12, 2026
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
Jun. 12, 2026
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
Jun. 12, 2026
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
Jun. 12, 2026
