Residents in Chinhoyi are raising concerns over alleged political interference in the recruitment of casual labour, amid claims that councillors are sidelining qualified candidates in favour of politically connected individuals. The dispute has escalated after a group of recently dismissed workers petitioned Marian Chombo, seeking government intervention into what they describe as an unfair hiring process within the local authority.

GWERU — In a decisive move to restore urban hygiene and curb the rising threat of waterborne diseases, the Gweru City Council has officially introduced a US$30 spot fine for public littering. The new penalty is part of a broader "war on litterbugs" aimed at transforming the Midlands capital into a cleaner, healthier environment. The local authority is demanding collective responsibility from residents, businesses, and visitors as it seeks to eliminate the illegal dumpsites th

HARARE — The Zimbabwean government has lifted restrictions on land use changes, restoring full planning authority to local councils in a major policy shift set to reshape urban development, property investment, and spatial planning across the country. The decision, announced by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, ends a Conditional Moratorium that had been in place since May 2025, which temporarily centralised control over land use approvals.

Suspicious items found outside the office of Harare City Council’s newly appointed chamber secretary, Warren Chiwawa, have triggered unease among staff and speculation about possible witchcraft. The incident reportedly occurred at Town House, the headquarters of the Harare City Council, where Chiwawa’s office is located.