Nigel Ruzario Elected Mayor of Kadoma
By Lovemore Chazingwa Once recalled Kadoma Central Ward 15 councillor, Nigel Isheanesu Ruzario has been voted the new Mayor of Kadoma. Ruzario will be deputized by another formerly recalled politician Michael Mvura. The two are expected to steer the city and restore its glamour. Even before elections Ruzario was the frontrunner for the position. He […]
Council To Attach Property Over Debts
By Correspondent The Hwange Local Board has threatened to attach property ftom residents over unpaid rates. In a statement Town Secretary Mabhureni said they will soon issue final demand letters. “The final demand letters will be issued through legal channels. “Failure to respond to the final demand letters might culminate in summons being issued. “(This […]
Mumps Outbreak Hits Masvingo
By Correspondent Masvingo City Council’s Health Department has raised a red flag over an outbreak of mumps virus (makwirikwizha) in council schools. In a statement it said the increase in cases of mumps has become a cause of concern for council. The outbreak has disrupted learning and is likely to go out of hand in […]
Kadoma Clocks 6 Months Without A Mayor
Lovemore Chazingwa The City of Kadoma has clocked 6 months without a substantive mayor since the recalling of Action Nyamukondiwa. Nyamukondiwa was recalled by the MDC-T on allegations of aligning with Nelson Chamisa’s CCC Since then Kadoma has Clr Tendai Kokera in an acting capacity. This is despite provisions within the Urban Councils Act providing […]
I Was Sexually Abused- CCC Candidate Reveals
By Correspondent A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) aspiring council candidate says she faced sexual harassment during her campaign in the party. Shantel Chiwara, 26, says she was intimidated and suffered due to lack of resources before winning the contest. “Most people, especially women, can’t stand to see another female rising to the top politically. […]
Masvingo Gets Military Doctor After Public Outcry
By Correspondent After ten years without a doctor, Masvingo city council has engaged a military medical doctor to be a part-time medical officer at its four clinics. The move to engage Medical Officer 4 Infantry Brigade Dr Magadzire Matsvaire followed an outcry from rate-payers. MCC Public Relations Officer Ashely Jinjika said the city fathers listened […]
ZANU PF Accused of Destroying Boreholes in Bikita
By Correspondent Members of ZANU-PF and Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) have been accused of destroying a borehole in Bikita’s Ward 18. The ZANU PF members allegedly poured cement and threw rocks into the newly drilled borehole. The borehole had been drilled in a private program by local villagers to provide water for their cattle dip-tank. […]
Dirty Business Premises Face Closure
By Correspondent Masvingo City Council is going after all business premises operating without adhering to the city’s health and hygiene standards. As of last week, the local authority’s Health Services Department had already forced the closure of 5 business premises. They were accused of violating the Public Health Act. “5 shops including a bar were […]
Masvingo Mayor Haunted By Feud With Chamisa
By Correspondent Masvingo Mayor Collins Maboke, who was disq1ualified from contesting for Council, is set to run as an independent legislative candidate for Masvingo Urban. Maboke said he could not understand his disqualification. Again, since the CCC has no structures, he said he had no way to go for appeal. “CCC has no structures nor […]
Over US$100K Disappears At Bikita Council
By Tonderai Saharo Bikita Rural District Council cannot show any development despite receiving over US$100 000 from Bikita Mines over the past years. This was revealed by Bikita Minerals Finance Director Amanda Makausi. Makausi said they have been faithful in remitting funds over the past five years. “We are committed towards our corporate social responsibility. […]