The Urban Mirage: Inside the Crisis of Harare’s 7-Day Ultimatum

Staff Writer HARARE — Every morning before the sun crests the horizon, the streets of Harare transform into a sprawling engine of survival. From the stacks of second-hand clothes at…

Kariba boat tragedy:  State of Disaster declared

Staff Reporter President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has, in terms of Section 27(1) of the Civil Protection Act [Chapter 10:06], declared the Kariba boat tragedy a State of Disaster as fresh details…

Garwe Orders Councils to Defy Friday Shutdown

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has directed all 92 local authorities across Zimbabwe to remain fully operational on Friday, 31 July 2026, in a…

New Reparations Department Hits the Ground Running with 165 Vehicles

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka For decades, the call for reparations from Britain has echoed through Zimbabwe’s political discourse—a moral and historical demand for justice rooted in colonial-era injustices. Now, that call…

From Paper to Pavement—Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Now Has Wheels

“The Law Is Now There”: Garwe Says Vehicle Handover Signals New Era of Service Delivery By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Constitutional Amendment No. 3 is now law. The debates are over. The…

Government Orders Councils to Curb Event Spending, Prioritise Essential Services

By Admore Mbonda in Kariba KARIBA – The government has launched a sweeping “service-first” initiative compelling local authorities to refocus budget spending on urgent community needs rather than public events,…

Minister Garwe Rallies Local Authorities Towards Vision 2030 Goals

By Violet Mashonga CHINHOYI — The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon. Daniel Garwe, has called on local authorities to strengthen their role in driving national development and…

How Zim is Leading Africa to Proactive Disaster Management

By Cathleen Muchena Bulawayo – In the heart of Southern Africa, where drought and disaster have become more frequent visitors, Zimbabwe is rewriting the script of crisis response. This week,…

Government Imposes Moratorium on Land Use Changes

By Elvis DumbaThe Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon. Daniel Garwe, has announced a 90-day moratorium on change of use and change of reservation applications, effective May 2,…

Hwedza Boosts Service Delivery Towards Vision 2030

By Takawira Photoveteran Dapi Hwedza, Mashonaland East – In a significant stride towards improved service delivery, Hwedza District has received critical development assets to enhance both rural and urban infrastructure,…