By Munesu Nyakudya Kingsdale residents have lamented the involvement of politicians in their land saga arguing that the politicians are only using them for political capital. This follows the recent demolitions of some houses by Maparahwe Properties. Residents have been tussling for the land with Maparahwe Properties for nearly ten years with no end in…
By Correspondent Land barons who illegally settled people will bear the cost of their resettlement when they are removed, a government official has said. Responding to questions in Parliament Local Government Deputy Minister Marian Chombo said if it were Councils or government itself the same measure will apply. Chombo said illegal settlements are, “rampant across…
By Correspondent Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume was this week suspended for the third time by Local Government Minister July Moyo. Moyo stated that Mafume had a pending court case thus warranting the suspension. ‘In terms of Section 114(2) and section 114(1)(C) of the Urban Councils Act as amended by the Local Government Laws Amendment Act…
By Correspondent Some of Harare’s illegal settlements could soon be regularized after Council agreed to resuscitate the program. According to Council minutes an inter-departmental team shall soon be carrying out tours assessing the settlements. “A member drew attention of the Committee to the regularization programme where the committee and the Environmental committee had undertaken joint…
By Correspondent The Harare City Council is struggling to take control of Mbare terminus due to “political involvement”. This resulted in it collecting only US$29 000 between March and April. However, the target was for US$60 000. The statement is allegedly a reference to ZANU PF’s control of most trading places in Mbare. According to…
By Correspondent Friction between youths allied to ZANU PF and MDC Alliance is delaying the opening of Mupedzanhamo market according to council. Such has been the violence that police have had to fire gunshots resulting in two people getting injured in July. This is contained in the latest full council minutes. Council officials say there…
By Correspondent A Harare City Council official has been arrested after he lied that a private company had done its job when nothing had been done. The misrepresentation prejudiced Council of over US$2 million. Asiyo Mkombeze, who was responsible for monitoring the roads rehabilitation program is expected to appear in court today. According to the…
By Correspondent Legislator Allan Markham’s application to stop a land deal between Council and businessman Ken Sharpe has been dismissed by lawyers as faulty. Sharpe is a known henchmen of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and owns Augur Investments at the center of the deal. Heads of argument filed by the opposing lawyers argue that Markham’s allegations…
Action Nyamukondiwa is the Kadoma Mayor. He was first elected as a councilor in 2008 representing ward 9. In 2013 he was re-elected and for the 3rd time in 2018 when he became Mayor. Previously he was elected Kadoma District Secretary for Zimbabwe Textile in 1996. That’s when he first became active in politics. He…
By Correspondent The 2021 Hub Unconference brings with it the second edition of the engaging Mayor’s Forum. The panel for this year has Norton’s Sylvester Gumisirai, Kadoma’s Action Nyamukondiwa, Mutare’s Blessing Tandi and Chitungwiza’s Lovemore Maiko. The event will be held on Tuesday 21 September. Norton is running out of land. It has no water.…