Harare's wetlands keep disappearing into concrete: here is what they are, what the law says, and who keeps signing off the approvals.

As Harare continues to trade its natural water-management systems for short-term real estate gains, the ecological bill is already coming due.

Harare court clears MDPCZ leaders of abuse of office

In her ruling, magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa said the pair acted in line with a board resolution and in good faith.
By Desmond Chingarande May. 5, 2026

Nkayi girl with 12 O’Level distinctions pleads for A’Level help

A Hlangabeza High School pupil from Nkayi who scored distinctions in all 12 O’Level subjects is pleading for support to continue her studies.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 5, 2026

Barking up the wrong tree.

IT sometimes appears that some government policymakers are more preoccupied with making life difficult for citizens than with solving the problems they face.
By Newsday May. 5, 2026
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‘You are offside’: Experts slam govt over exam directive

GOVERNMENT'S push to make the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) the sole examination system in all schools by 2027 has sparked criticism
By Lesley Kufandada May. 4, 2026

Govt losing war against defiant Harare vendors

This admission comes in the wake of numerous failed directives from Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, who has repeatedly ordered local authorities to clear the vendors.
By Kenneth Nyangani May. 3, 2026

Frustrated Crowhill residents take matters into their own hands

Stakeholders argued that the RDC lacked the technical and financial capacity to manage service delivery effectively, opting instead to build their own real-time systems.
By Staff Reporter May. 3, 2026

Delayed Egodini project back on track

“Terracotta had also been engaged and had brought in a new investor who was involved in the development of the Zimbabwe Mall in Harare,” the minutes read in part.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 3, 2026

Manicaland transport body in eye of storm

During the meeting, Zanu PF central committee member Esau Mupfumi requested police to grant some operators a one-month grace period to resolve their challenges.
By Kenneth Nyangani May. 2, 2026