Harare mayor defends rollout of prepaid water meters
He said the prepaid water meters scheme would benefit both the council and residents by promoting transparency and efficiency.
By Donald Nyandoro
7h ago
New Harare blitz targets precast walls
Mafume revealed that most of the walls were constructed without council approval.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 24, 2026
Call for government to support councils
He said both urban and rural councils continued to struggle to meet performance targets, with most falling below set benchmarks, although within acceptable variance levels.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 18, 2026
Mafume warns of Harare security time bomb
Addressing council officials, a concerned Mafume expressed alarm over the ease with which suspected land barons are navigating the city’s headquarters.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 15, 2026
Mafume: Harare water crisis now out of control
In a letter to the chief decretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mafume admitted that the problem hadspiralled beyond the municipality's capacity to handle.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 8, 2026
Government applauds Chiwawa’s appointment as Harare chamber secretary
Information Secretary Nick Mangwana, speaking as guest of honour at a celebration marking Chiwawa’s elevation, said the appointment was well deserved.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Feb. 23, 2026
Municipal police, council officials frustrate Harare reforms: Mafume
Speaking during a full council meeting at Town House last week, Mafume said internal resistance was stalling key proposals designed to strengthen enforcement and clean up the city centre.
By Gracious Daniel and Kenneth Nyangani
Feb. 16, 2026
Mafume hunts missing US$200m as services crumble
His pledge comes as Harare’s decline is visible across the capital, dry taps, sewage spilling into residential streets, uncollected refuse and pothole-scarred roads disrupting traffic and commerce.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 13, 2026
Sino-Zim unity shines at creative Chinese New Year Carnival
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume praised organisers for delivering an event that celebrated diversity while promoting economic and cultural exchange.
By Tendai Sauta
Feb. 9, 2026
