Harare residents fume over council’s shambolic billing system

Mayor Jacob Mafume told a full council meeting last week that the local authority had no information on the number of households it is billing for services.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 18, 2024

Furore over Harare master plan

Harare Residents and Ratepayers Association director Precious Shumba said they were not consulted over the new master plan.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 17, 2024

Commission of inquiry rattles Harare

It will also investigate any other matters which it may deem appropriate and relevant to the inquiry.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 10, 2024

Residents say Harare meetings ‘mere talk shows’

Akili’s concerns were shared by Precious Shumba, director of Harare Residents Trust.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Apr. 26, 2024

Mnangagwa, elected officials renege on election pledge

Harare Residents Trust director Precious Shumba said the responses by office bearers to issues of service delivery were erratic.
By Mirriam Mangwaya Mar. 4, 2024

Chemicals shortage crippling Harare water supplies

The government launched operation Chenesa Harare to remove waste and provide clean safe water to residents, with waste removal being set to run until tomorrow.

Harare needs water, sanitation grant: Residents

Shumba blamed central government for neglecting its obligations and concentrating on shifting blame instead of working with council to solve the problem.
By Emma Nhancumba May. 30, 2023

‘Most councillors don’t deserve re-election’

He said the problem is that residents vote for whoever their party seconds to represent them in.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Apr. 5, 2023