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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

Harare eyes expressways, e-tolls to fund road upgrades

Kunzvi dam 'nearing completion' but more dams needed, Mayor warns

HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has sounded the alarm on the capital's escalating water crisis, revealing that the city's demands have surged to 500 megalitres per day

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 25, 2026

Kunzvi dam 'nearing completion' but more dams needed, Mayor warns

Harare banks on investors to plug infrastructure gaps

The meeting was also attended by HCC acting town clerk Warren Chiwawa and the chairperson of council business committee, Rufaro Matsika.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 15, 2026

Harare banks on investors to plug infrastructure gaps

Harare acting town clerk unpacks US$4,29bn investment dream

“For the first time in our modern history, Harare is systematically presenting its vast economic potential to the investment world, backed by unwavering political will.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 13, 2026

Harare acting town clerk unpacks US$4,29bn investment dream

It’s not a gold chain, Harare mayor Mafume says

“We have serious matters to discuss so that people know that I don’t go around collecting phone numbers (or giving them out),” he said.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 11, 2026

It’s not a gold chain, Harare mayor Mafume says

Joina City cannot hide a capital in collapse

When Harare mayor Jacob Mafume recently sat down with NewZimbabwe.com to account for why the capital city missed its widely publicised 2025 world-class city target

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jun. 8, 2026

Joina City cannot hide a capital in collapse

Harare council moves to fill key posts

To ensure continuity in the legal division, council confirmed that Ernest Mushava, a senior legal officer, will take over as acting chamber secretary.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 5, 2026

Harare must fix the basics before chasing buses

Before expanding fleets, Town House should confront a more fundamental question: what has become of the systems it controls?

By Newsday Jun. 1, 2026

Harare must fix the basics before chasing buses

Secret payout for ousted Harare boss

Harare mayor Jacob Mafume also clashed with Chisango, accusing him of extending his own employment contract indefinitely without authorisation from the council.

By Kenneth Nyangani May. 31, 2026