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 2h ago
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Mabelreign demolitions expose council rifts..amid allegations of power struggles, corruption and divisions

THE decision by the Harare City Council (HCC) to demolish structures constructed at Mabelreign shopping centre last weekend has opened a can of worms, with alleged power struggles
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Harare sewerage crisis deepens

Reuben Akili, the director of the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), identified Glen View as the most severely affected area in the current crisis.
By Kenneth Nyangani Apr. 12, 2026

Pumula residents wary over unclaimed pits

Ward development committee secretary Thokozani Mabaleka told Southern Eye that sand poachers created the pits.
By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 9, 2026

Ward 6 residents raise alarm over poor school toilet sanitation

Another resident, recounting a youth club’s experience cleaning a nearby school, said the school’s toilets looked as if it had been ages since they were last cleaned.
By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 9, 2026

Editorial Comment: Bulawayo deserves leadership that rises above petty conflicts

Council officials cannot afford to prioritise factional interests over the health and dignity of the people they serve.
By Southern Eye Apr. 9, 2026

‘We do not want prepaid water meters’

Residents, water and legal experts came together to share their concerns, united in the belief that the policy shift runs contrary to the country’s laws and obligations.
By Tonderayi Matonho Apr. 9, 2026

Bulawayo water services privatisation gathers pace

Once operational, this temporary body will pave the way for a substantive board to take over, marking a permanent change in how Bulawayo manages its most precious resource.
By Staff Reporter Apr. 5, 2026

Govt’s independence fete costs choke Byo

Councillors argued that the central government, which allocated ZiG 14 million for the festivities, should have sufficient funds without taxing local budgets.
By Silas Nkala Apr. 2, 2026