69 h. ago Minister Garwe Turns Up the Heat on Mayor Coltart “Amid Corruption Storm”

By A Correspondent Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has intensified his spotlight on Bulawayo City Council, … Continue reading "Minister Garwe Turns Up the Heat on Mayor Coltart “Amid Corruption Storm”"

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7 d. ago After Harare City Council probe, government hints at Commission of Inquiry into Bulawayo’s operations

By Darlington Gatsi AS the Commission of Inquiry probing the operations of the Harare City Council wrapped up and submitted its findings, the government has hinted that a similar approach could be replicated for other local authorities, with Bulawayo identified as being riddled with maladministration. The Commission, which was chaired by retired judge Justice Maphios The post After Harare City Council probe, government hints at Commission of Inquiry into Bulawayo’s operations appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Harare’s roads patched with soil as city council fails to procure tar for over a year

By Darlington Gatsi CITY of Harare (CoH) has been without tar for over a year, with its workers resorting to using soil and rubble to patch roads in the capital—another sign of deteriorating basic service delivery. CoH has been struggling to maintain road networks in residential areas, with blame being apportioned to the Zimbabwe National The post Harare’s roads patched with soil as city council fails to procure tar for over a year appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Harare councillors fight undervaluing land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings

By Darlington Gatsi HARARE City Council risks losing thousands of dollars in land value if the municipality complies with the government directive to compensate Pinnacle Holdings with tracts of stands. The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, recently wrote a directive to Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume instructing the City Council to allocate The post Harare councillors fight undervaluing land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Harare councillors fight undervaluation of land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings

By Darlington Gatsi HARARE City Council risks losing thousands of dollars in land value if the municipality complies with the government directive to compensate Pinnacle Holdings with tracts of stands. The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, recently wrote a directive to Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume instructing the City Council to allocate The post Harare councillors fight undervaluation of land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago State withdraws US$260K fraud charges against Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu

HARARE - The State has withdrawn fraud charges against business associates and prominent Zanu-PF members Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who were accused of defrauding the Harare City Council of US$260,000 in connection with a controversial streetlight contract. The post State withdraws US$260K fraud charges against Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago State drops charges against Mpofu, Chimombe in US$9 million streetlights scandal 

By Mary Taruvinga The state on Wednesday dropped charges against businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe who were accused of swindling the Harare City Council US$9 million in a botched streetlights tender. Whisper Mabhaudhi, representing the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew the charges against the two before plea without giving reasons for the State’s decision. The post State drops charges against Mpofu, Chimombe in US$9 million streetlights scandal  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Harare City Council under siege – residents say as government directs parcelling of land to Chiyangwa  

 By Darlington Gatsi  GOVERNMENT’S directive to Harare City Council to award ZANU PF member and businessman Philip Chiyangwa land as compensation is unlawful, residents have said.    The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works recently instructed the Harare City Council (HCC) to allocate land to Pinnacle Holdings, owned by Chiyangwa, as compensation for property acquired The post Harare City Council under siege – residents say as government directs parcelling of land to Chiyangwa   appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Harare City Council renames major roads after the late Zanu PF and foreign leaders

In a landmark move to celebrate African liberation heroes, prominent national figures, and influential global [...]

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2 w. ago False start to a murky deal – Mnangagwa backs controversial Geo Pomona Waste Management as refuse piles up in Harare

By Darlington Gatsi PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the controversial takeover of waste management by Geo Pomona in Harare will enhance the sector, an area in which the City Council had failed. Mnangagwa made the remarks in Harare, Thursday while commissioning the waste sorting plant and refuse collection trucks at the Geo Pomona Waste Management The post False start to a murky deal – Mnangagwa backs controversial Geo Pomona Waste Management as refuse piles up in Harare appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 w. ago US$88 million Trabablas Interchange sparks “looting” claims as loan matures

HARARE - The US$88 million Trabablas Interchange and Divergence Routes Road Infrastructure Project, officially commissioned last Friday by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is facing intense public scrutiny over its escalating costs and alleged financial irregularities. The post US$88 million Trabablas Interchange sparks “looting” claims as loan matures appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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3 w. ago Mnangagwa officially opens Trabablas roadworks to motorists, promises six more interchanges in Harare

By Thandiwe Garusa PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced an ambitious expansion of Harare’s road network that includes the construction of new multiple interchanges and deployment of smart traffic systems. Mnangagwa was delivering his remarks at the official opening of the Trabablas Interchange, formerly Mbudzi Roundabout, where he said two additional interchanges will be built along The post Mnangagwa officially opens Trabablas roadworks to motorists, promises six more interchanges in Harare appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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