Elmswood Farm dispute. High Court bars both parties
The High Court has effectively “thrown a joker” into the protracted dispute over Elmswood Farm
By Jairos Saunyama
May. 5, 2026
Gwanda pins hopes on prepaid water meters to tackle ZWG200m debt
Gwanda mayor Thulani Moyo told Southern Eye that the municipality’s ability to deliver essential services is being crippled by the growing debt burden.
By Staff Reporter
May. 2, 2026
Chitungwiza residents flag governance gap over mayor’s absence
“The continued failure by the Mayor of Chitungwiza Municipality to delegate mayoral duties to the Deputy Mayor during her absence undermines continuity in governance,” she said.
By Brent Shamu
Apr. 27, 2026
Judds Farm housing project stalls as beneficiaries demand answers after 11 years
Another resident said numerous engagements with both the developer and Gwanda Municipality have yielded no results.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 9, 2026
Supreme Court dismisses Marondera appeal in Elmswood case
The High Court had ruled that the municipality illegally occupied Elmswood Farm after moving onto the land, pegging residential stands and selling them to home-seekers.
By Jairos Saunyama
Mar. 25, 2026
Marondera council fined US$5K over pollution
“This meant that the Municipality of Marondera is discharging all the effluent direct into the environment, thereby polluting the environment and water bodies.”
By Jairos Saunyama
Mar. 7, 2026
‘Multi-million cyber city dream alive’
“Our partners are prepared to come in with significant capital. They are only waiting for the determination of the courts so that we can proceed without encumbrances,” he said.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 1, 2026
Govt approves Chinhoyi council budget, sets conditions
THE Local Government and Public Works ministry has approved the Chinhoyi Municipality 2026 budget on condition it clears outstanding salary arrears.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 5, 2026
Luxury in the midst of collapse
THERE appears to be no end in sight to the madness engulfing Zimbabwe’s local authorities, where extravagance at the top has become routine, as if councils are awash with inexhaustible resources
By Newsday
Jan. 27, 2026
