Harare blames residents for chaos

Addressing journalists at Town House recently, Mafume warned that the financial burden has become critical.
By Gracious Daniel 14h ago

Harare billboard revenues raise eyebrows

Mafume said potential revenues from advertising, if properly harnessed, could fund critical upgrades to water, sanitation, and road systems. 
By Gracious Daniel Dec. 7, 2025

Government launches skills audit at HCC

Mayor Jacob Mafume described it as a crucial move towards rebuilding council effectiveness and restoring public confidence in service delivery. 
By Gracious Daniel Nov. 28, 2025

We’re losing millions to corruption daily: Mafume

He said the system would form the backbone of council’s finances and accountability mechanisms. 
By Musavengana Chirau Nov. 20, 2025

‘Mafume not offside with the water vested in President comment’ 

Mafume, who is also a lawyer by profession, has received criticism, with most of it coming from social commentators such as Reason Wafawarova. 
By Staff Reporter Nov. 18, 2025

City of Harare gets US$1m for health sector upgrade

HARARE City Council is set to benefit from a US$1 million partnership with the Switzerland government to upgrade healthcare facilities which are collapsing after years of under-funding and neglect.
By Gracious Daniel Nov. 7, 2025

Harare official under fire over workshops invite

His presence was questioned by Harare mayor Jacob Mafume, who challenged who had invited him given the position was no longer recognised.
By Kenneth Nyangani Nov. 2, 2025

Tension over pay cuts for Harare bigwigs

The dispute between Mafume and Marara stemed from a council decision to reduce salaries for its top executives.
By Kenneth Nyangani Oct. 26, 2025

Hre, ZETDC headed for clash over streetlights

 THE City of Harare is engaging the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over rising cases of streetlight power outages in residential and commercial areas
By Gracious Daniel Oct. 2, 2025