Trouble in CCC As Tsvangirai Is Pushed Towards Council
By Correspondent Frontrunner for the CCC legislative slot, Richard Tsvangirai has allegedly been told to first contest in council elections before aiming for Parliament. Tsvangirai is contesting in the party’s primaries with Samuel Matemera and Raymond Mhlanga. The latter two are both veterans of the opposition movement. However, it has been Tsvangirai who appeared destined […]
ZANU PF Accused of Importing Voters
By Correspondent ZANU PF has been accused of importing voters into Norton from areas which no longer fall under the town after delimitation in a bid to shore up support for its candidates. Allegations are that the operation has been led by Constance Shamu who is aspiring for the Norton Parliamentary seat. “ZANU PF has […]
Council Regularizes 5000 Illegal Stands
By Correspondent Over 5000 illegal stands are set to be regularised by Council in a move that will cover 24 illegal settlements. This was revealed by council Committee Chairperson on Housing Blessing Duma. “Council is set to regularize 5066 stands in 24 illegal settlements with beneficiaries now required to undertake necessary servicing process after surveying […]
Mwonzora Hits At Chamisa, Recalls More Councilors
By Correspondent MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has recalled three more Councilors from the City of Kadoma. The three are accused of having participated in CCC internal polls for the upcoming general elections. The three are Svorai Chiwara, Julianah Chigariro and Cuthbert Mubayiwa. They were given the recall letter by Town Clerk Malvin Dondo last Friday. […]
CCC Candidate Selection In Limbo
By Correspondent The selection of candidates for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) remains unconcluded nearly two months after the process began in Norton. The last exercise held at Ngoni Stadium ended acrimoniously as supporters of candidates verbally attacked each other. This allegedly followed the hurling of insults by Richard Tsvangirai at fellow aspirants Samuel […]
Council Loses US$200K In Mbare Biogas Digester Boob
By Correspondent Harare City Council has lost over US$200 000 after the contracted company failed to fulfil its duty to build the Mbare biogas digester. Council has cancelled the contract after Synlak (Pvt) Ltd, paid US$465 290 for the project, failed to complete it within set timelines. Acting Town Clerk Phakamile Mabhena revealed the loss. Mabhena […]
Mwonzora Goes After CCC Candidates
By Correspondent MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has warned party members from participating in activities of other parties lest they face expulsion. However, the letter appears to be a direct warning for many who have been participating in the recent CCC candidate selection process. Failure to observe this will result in expulsion. The letter by the […]
Chitungwiza Posted Its ZITF Stand And Got A Shellacking!
By Correspondent Chitungwiza Municipality is part of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo but things haven’t gone its way. The town council has been struggling to provide decent services for its residents. Chitungwiza residents constantly complain of water shortages, bad roads and uncollected garbage. However, this hasn’t stopped Chitungwiza from sending a team to […]
ED Hunts For Numbers Armed With Title Deeds
By Correspondent Last week President Mnangagwa handed over 265 securitised title deeds to some Epworth residents. The total number of those deeds which are already made is actually 11 200. This is according to Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana. “The target for Epworth is 38000 (and the) target for Caledonia is 29000. “Highfields is high […]
ZANU PF Drags Garikai Residents To Independence
By Correspondent ZANU PF is reportedly dragging to state events residents in the Spitzkop area who got houses under Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle. Spitzkop is a high density and heavily informal location about 20km from Harare CBD along Bulawayo road. Residents said the recent independence celebrations in Mt Darwin resulted in many being ferried by buses to […]