HARARE – Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing mounting scrutiny after official documents revealed that a demolished small business structure at Mabelreign Shopping Centre had in fact, been approved by the Harare City Council. The latest developments contradict earlier claims that Ward 16 councillor Denford Ngadziore acted unlawfully in spearheading the construction of tuckshops intended for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Council bulldozers moved in early morning, flattening the near-complete structures and leaving debris scattered across land designated for parking. The demolition follows growing efforts by the city to enforce compliance with planning laws and restore order in commercial areas.

Meanwhile, tensions are also rising between the city council and residents over the rollout of smart water meters. During a meeting organised by the Community Water Alliance, residents criticised the council’s priorities, arguing that authorities should focus first on fixing infrastructure losses. Goodlife Mudzingwa, national coordinator of the alliance, said nearly 60 percent of Harare’s treated water is lost through leaks and ageing infrastructure. Mudzingwa also pointed ou

Jacob Mafume, the Mayor of Harare, has reacted to widespread public concern after a viral video showed a man cooking sadza in the open in the city centre.

Jacob Mafume, the Mayor of Harare, has acknowledged that the city authorities are struggling to address the capital’s worsening water crisis, warning that the scale of the problem now exceeds the municipality’s capacity.

HARARE – Jacob Mafume has ordered the urgent deployment of tractors for grass cutting across several suburbs, warning that overgrown vegetation is contributing to rising criminal activity.

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume at Selecta Base Foundation outreach in Sunningdale By Staff Reporter — Harare, Zimbabwe A community‑based organisation, Selecta Base Foundation, on Friday donated food hampers to elderly residents and people living with disabilities (PWDs) in Sunningdale, Harare, as part of an outreach under the theme “Together We Can Make a Difference.” Foundation leader Arnold Chigwerewe said caring for vulnerable members of society is a shared responsibility that

Zimbabwe is moving to establish a Road Accident Fund to strengthen post‑crash management and provide social safety nets for victims, Transport Minister Felix Mhona said during a consultative meeting on the Road Accident Fund Bill in Harare. The initiative forms part of government efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least half by 2030.