The City of Harare

03/02/2023

Climate Justice Projects officer, Shingai Mhara explaining how the aquaponic system functions and its benefits to the youths.

Video by Patricia Musara

03/02/2023

Ward 37 Cllr Jason Kautsa explaining how the re-greening Urban Green Spaces project works. The project enforces sustainable utilisation of wetlands using the aquaponic system. Aquaponic system is a fusion of aqua-culture and hydroponics whereby aqua-culture is the rearing of fish in a controlled environment.
The project is in partnership of City of Harare and Silveira House.

02/02/2023

Mabvuku Polyclinic is offering cesarean services free of charge for elective cases. The pictures show the state of art equipment and the team of doctors and nurses working at the institution.

01/02/2023

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁

By Denise Gondo
Cases of malnutrition in Harare have risen by over 150 percent with the city’s acting epidemiologist Dr Michael Vere advising residents to show up for malnutrition counselling programmes offered at the Council Poly Clinics and in the communities.

Of those affected 95 percent are children below the age of 5 years while the above 5 years age group accounts for the remainder.

Dr Vere said the Health Services Department has been working on malnutrition cases using screening programmes conducted at the Council Poly Clinics and in the community.

“We have been performing malnutrition counselling where we teach people how to prepare an adequately balanced meal” said Dr Vere.

“We are also doing malnutrition rehabilitation in our clinics, this is mainly done to those with severe acute malnutrition where we provide fortified foods or ready to use therapeutic foods that are available in 20 of our clinics”.

Residents are also given nutritional guidance which are very important as it enables people to grow crops that allow them to prepare nutritional meals.

31/01/2023

𝟮𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗥𝗦.

We hereby advise you of an urgent total shutdown planned from 1600hrs tomorrow (Wednesday) to 1600hours February 2, 2023 and February 4 at 1600hrs to February 5, 1600 hours for Letombo and Alex lines respectively.

The shutdowns are being carried out to allow our crews to repair the 750mm pumping mains near Houghton Park, an air valve at AFM Warren Park and within Warren Control largely to reduce water losses.

The above pipework’s affects Willowvale, Highfield, parts of Mbare, Sunningdale, Msasa, Hatfield, Craneborne, Arcadia, Houghton Park, Southerton, Harare Hospital, Waterfalls, Graniteside, Hillside, parts of Eastlea and surrounding areas tomorrow (Wednesday February 1).

Affected areas on Saturday 5 February 2023 include CBD, Milton Park, Westlea, Warren Park, Tynwald, Bluffhill, Malbereign, Haig Park, Sentosa, Westgate, Alex Park and surrounding areas.

Any inconvenience caused during the shutdowns is sincerely regretted.

30/01/2023

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀
The City of Harare has noted recent reports in the media that 15 boreholes in the city were found to have human faecal matter.
E-coli is an indicator organism, indicating possible faecal contamination. The tests done do not indicate that its human but could be from other mammals as E-coli comes from both.
The City Health Department did routine water quality monitoring of all water sources including boreholes, and municipal water in response to watery diarrhea outbreaks that were reported in some western suburbs and the water sampling implicated some boreholes used by those affected.
The standard procedure is that any water source found contaminated from E-coli is disinfected with chlorine or HtH to make it safe, source of contamination is investigated and dealt with accordingly for example repair of sewer choke and disinfection with chloride of lime to avoid further contamination.
Our water department regularly tests water at various strategic points in the distribution network, particularly water reservoirs and take corrective measures when residual chlorine is below set standard. Various zonal Superintendents have regular stock of HTH issued from Morton Jaffrays Waterworks for this purpose.
In response to the tested boreholes action taken so far include:-
a. Installation of inline chlorinator on borehole
b. Distribution of non food items such as aqua tabs and buckets
c. Promoting point of use water treatment by use of aqua tabs, water guard and boiling
d. Setting up and training of community Water Point Committees to manage the water sources
e. Health and hygiene education dissemination on prevention and control of diarrheal diseases
f. Intensified surveillance and response to alerts
e. Health and hygiene education dissemination on prevention and control of diarrheal diseases
f. Intensified surveillance and response to alerts

28/01/2023

Rufaro marketing boss suspended

Rufaro Marketing Pvt Ltd chief executive Daniel Mutiwadirwa has been suspended without salary and benefits.

Mutiwadirwa was suspended for allegedly refusing to furnish important documents to the Mr Obey Shava led board which intended to sift through the companies financials.
The company which has a vast property portfolio has not been remitting any meaningful dividends to council.
In a letter written to Mutiwadirwa Mr Shava wrote, “ The employer has good cause for believing that you have committed a serious misconduct in that you contravened Section 4(b) of the Code i.e. S.I. 15 of 2006 by ‘willfully disobeying lawful orders in one or more of the following ways; i. ii. On 13 January 2023 the Chairman of the Rufaro Marketing Board instructed you to issue a Notice to all Board Members convening an extra-ordinary general meeting on Wednesday, the 18th of January 2023 at 1430hrs.”

“ Despite the written instruction you have refused, failed and/or neglected to convene that meeting. On the same date, 13 January 2023 the Chairman also requested you to furnish him with copies of the lease agreements in respect of all the Rufaro Marketing tenants and the contracts of employment in respect of all its employees by the 16th of January 2023. Despite that clear and unequivocal instruction, you refused, failed and or neglected to provide the requested documents and information.”

Mutiwadirwa has been barred from handling any company business.

27/01/2023

Acting Chief Architect Leonard Chirombo explaining about the City Architect Division and new developments in the City.

27/01/2023

Condolence message
Mayor Cllr Jacob Mafume, councillors, town clerk, management and staff would like to express their deepest condolences to the Madanhire family following the untimely death of Alderman David Madanhire.
Born on 12 March 1950, Alderman David Madanhire was Councillor for Mabvuku and was installed as Alderman in 1998.
The late Alderman David Madanhire died on 23 January 2023 in the United Kingdom after a short illness.
His body is now awaiting repatriation and burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
He is survived by wife Excillia, five children, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

26/01/2023

The City of Harare would like to advise residents, ratepayers, motorists and relevant stakeholders that the City has a well-planned programme for drain clearance and grass cutting.

However, the City has a shortage of manpower in drain clearance and grass cutting.

The City has already engaged the parent ministry, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works over the matter and is still to get a response.

Once the City, has been cleared to recruit, it will expedite the process.

25/01/2023

The Chairpersons and members of Small to Medium Enterprises Committee, Environmental Management Committee and Finance and Development Committee toured sub-divided buildings in the Central Business District to ascertain trading operations in the buildings.

24/01/2023

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐙𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬
Mayor Jacob Mafume says Council is using own funds and City Parking mostly for road rehabilitation and maintenance in the City as Zinara continues to allocate crumbs to the local authority which has the huge chunk of licence paying vehicles in the country.

He said Council has no choice but to take Zinara to court so that it can be deconstructed and vehicle licensing be brought back to the local authorities.

The problems of failure to repair and maintain roads and the attendant infrastructure began when Zinara took over and the results were visible on the ground for all to see.

In the last five years out of expectations of plus or minus US$60 million per year, City of Harare received less than US$2,5 million per year.

Council has not received anything from fuel levy and carbon tax revenues in the past and this is another where Mayor Mafume demanded a fair share of the national cake.

Mayor Mafume said as a result Council is failing to meet its targets on road maintenance because of the meagre funds provided by Zinara.

“To illustrate the sad state of affairs in the Roads sector we had a target of 40 km road rehabilitation and because of funding constraints we only managed to do 12,5km rehabilitation and in terms of routine maintenance our target was 450 km and on this one we managed to do 436km using funds from City Parking Pvt Ltd and the budget provision.”

“If Zinara funds were allocated during the first Quarter of the year, we could have done over 89km of Road Reseal, 52 km of Overlay and 20km of Road Reconstruction. The last disbursement made in December 2022 meant that we could only do 15 km of reseal, 8km of overlay and 3 km of Reconstruction,” said Mayor Mafume

He said the Zinara model was not working and needs a relook. If the country is serious about addressing the challenges in the roads sector.

Mayor Mafume said responsible authorities and the members of Parliament must take heed of the calls by local authorities and residents to reform the Zinara model.

24/01/2023

In the last five years out of expectations of ± US$60 million per year, City of Harare received less than US$2,5 million per year from Zinara. City of Harare has not received anything from fuel levy and carbon tax revenue says Mayor Mafume.

24/01/2023

Problems of failure to repair and maintain roads and the attendant infrastructure began when Zinara took over vehicle licensing and the results are visible on the ground for all to see. Council will take Zinara to court so it can be deconstructed, says Mayor Jacob Mafume.

24/01/2023

Mayor Jacob Mafume speaks on road rehabilitation and maintenance funding by ZINARA during a press conference at Town House.

23/01/2023

Environment Management Committee Chairperson Cllr Blessing Duma says the City has resolved that Cluster houses should upgrade sewer and water systems before approval by Council.

21/01/2023

The City of Harare joins the nation in mourning veteran musician Mbuya Stella Chiweshe.
Mbuya Chiweshe will be remembered for taking and popularising Zimbabwean music and instruments to the international audiences and her performances will remain engraved in our minds.
We have been inspired by her for many years on and off the podium.
We will miss her greatly, and would like to send our condolences to the Chiweshe family and the Zimbabwean music fraternity.

20/01/2023

City Of Harare | Council Policies

For the City's Housing policy, Housing procedure manual and Informal sector development policy visit the City of Harare website

18/01/2023

𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
The City of Harare is pleased to announce that Government has approved its ZWL 213 billion 2023 Budget which seeks to promote sustainable service delivery and improve the lives of the residents of Harare.

The budget themed “𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆” seeks to achieve the following:

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 through rehabilitation of intake works at lake Chivero and Darwendale, refurbishment of Morton Jaffray , Prince Edward and Warren control and trunk mains pipe replacement of 6.9km
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through procurement and disbursement of an additional 15 refuse compactors to the fleet and ancillary equipment. Furthermore, construction of 6 Material Recovery centers and 3 Dumpsite transfer stations.
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 through road rehabilitation with a target of 15 km and a target of 300 km of road maintenance and repairs across the city with focus on arterial roads.
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.The city is targeting to refurbish 9 polyclinics and upgrade 3 polyclinics Highfield. Glenview and Rujeko , to match service provision given by Mabvuku polyclinic .In our quest for inclusivity the city will procure 1 mobile clinic to service areas with limited access to health.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼-𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 through refurbishment of social amenities Rufaro, Gwanzura Dzivarasekwa stadia, refurbishment of 15 city halls and construction and rehabilitation of 26 markets across the city.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 through implementation of the City’s Local Environment Action Plan.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 Italic Bold (serif): through enforcement of by-laws and bring about order in the city.

The budget also intends to build on sustainability of service delivery through requisite procurement of plant and equipment, which enables efficient service delivery.

In line with the expectations of the residents of Harare arising from the consultative process, the City did not increase tariffs for the following services:
• Water
• Sewerage
• Property tax
• Refuse collection
• Hospital and clinic user fees

This has been done to ensure affordability, sustainability, and access to services for all. While Council has maintained the 2022 tariffs on user fees, there is however a marginal increase on other services.

Council in 2022 procured operational assets and funded capital projects to the tune of ZWL3.359 Billion. Over and above, the procurement of service delivery assets, we also carried out maintenance work at our various water works and we managed to commission new equipment at Morton Jaffray.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮
• Council Rented Properties: council resolved to dispose Council rented accommodation to eligible sitting tenants to promote home ownership in Harare.
• Building plan approval fees have been rationalized to facilitate ease of doing business.
• Market fees have been rationalized to promote growth of small and medium enterprises sector.
• Clamping and towing fees rationalized to reduce corruption in the sector and maintain order.

All charges are pegged in US dollars, but residents are free to use a currency of their choice in line with provisions of the law.

In view of the static tariff structure, we therefore urge all our ratepayers to honor their obligations timeously for the city to actualize the 2023 budget and bring about the much yearned for conducive environment for development as well as sustain service delivery as mandated by the Urban Councils Act.( Chapter 29:15)
"𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗦”
𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗜𝗬𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔.

16/01/2023

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞
Vocational Training Centre
Registered with Ministry of Higher an Tertiary Education
Science and Technology Development

𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓
♦️Metal & Fabrication
♦️Carpentry & Joinery
♦️Plumbing & Drain Laying
♦️Print Finishing & Book Restoration
♦️Leather Technology
♦️Dress Making
NB: Above mentioned Courses are 2 years period

𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑻 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑺𝑬𝑺 (𝑻𝑯𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑻𝑯𝑺)
♦️Cosmetology
♦️Carpentry & Joinery
♦️Metal & Fabrication
♦Weaving & Branding
♦️Plumbing & Drain Laying

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕:
Mr Koffman 0715444903 / 0773294702
Mr Pachiti 0733397475

16/01/2023

Refuse collection schedule week 3.

14/01/2023

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
The City of Harare would like to advise it’s valued customers and stakeholders that the recommissioning of Morton Jaffray Treatment Plant is in progress after it was shutdown last night around 1750hrs.
The shutdown was due to challenges within the water treatment chemicals supply chain and compounded by recent inclement weather patterns in raw material source countries.
One load of liquid aluminium sulphate was received at 0610 hours this morning and four loads of granular aluminium sulphate are expected in the course of the day.
The initial target flow for Morton Jaffray is 200 mega litres and 65 mega litres for Prince Edward.
The target flow will still affect a number of suburbs which will receive minimum to zero flow until more chemicals are received.
The city regrets any inconveniences caused.

13/01/2023

Environmental Management Committee Chairperson Cllr Blessing Duma speaking during a night dump clearance in Budiriro 5.

13/01/2023

The City of Harare resumed night cleaning schedule late last year. Night cleaning was mainly targeting the CBD. The programme has now extended to the suburbs with illegal dump clearance. Today, illegal dump clearance at night was in Budiriro 4 & 5. Areas which have already been covered include Budiriro 2.

12/01/2023

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
The City of Harare would like to advise it's valued customers and stakeholders that due to suppressed water production at Morton Jafray and Prince Edward water treatment plants, most residential areas have been affected resulting in insignificant to no inflows towards customers. The problem has arisen from challenges within the water treatment chemicals supply chain and compounded by recent inclement weather patterns in raw material source countries. As efforts are being made to rectify the deficiencies, our valued stakeholders are advised to use the available commodity sparingly. The City regrets all inconveniences

12/01/2023

A team of City of Bulawayo officials are in the City on a look and learn visit. The team comprises Senior Organisation and Methods Officer Norbert Moyo, Cleansing Superintendent Nkanyiso Ndlovu, Senior Administrative Officer Edson Nyathi and Health Assistant Director Charles Malaba.

The team would like to appreciate the City of Harare waste management night mechanical street sweeping, night skip bin collection and night dump clearance being done in the CBD.

12/01/2023

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
Residents are encouraged to enquire their balances on whatsapp 0788654356 or visit the paynow platform, enquire their balance and make payments. Clear your balances for efficient service delivery. Enquire your bills as well on *151*100#

12/01/2023

Mbare waste management transfer station supervisor Blantiana Masvisva explains about waste selection to the visiting City of Bulawayo officials.

09/01/2023

Week 2, Refuse Collection Schedule

06/01/2023

The Meteorological Services Department has warned the public of heavy rain and potential flash floods from today, Friday 6 to Sunday 8 January 2023. These rains are predicted to be accompanied by strong winds and flooding which have already been witnessed in some parts of the City.
In light of this development, the City would like to urge all our residents to be vigilant, avoid crossing flooded rivers, parking under trees and unnecessary travel. We would also like to encourage all motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads which may be slippery.
In case of flooding happening within residential areas, we would like to urge residents to be prepared to move to higher ground by gathering all essentials including food and medication, switch off all electrical appliances and making sure the families are together.
In cases of distress, call our emergency services department on 0242-783981-4

06/01/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

WASTE RECYCLING ACTIVITIES

The City of Harare, while wishing everyone a wonderful New Year, have observed that waste recycling companies and buyers of recyclable waste are buying recyclable waste from waste pickers who have in the process set up "storage hubs" at designated skip bins points in the CBD at undesignated points across the city.

Whilst the City promotes waste recovery and minimization of waste activities of the same, these "waste hubs" created and set up by waste pickers are creating a public eyesore at skip points such as MARKET SQUARE, CHARGE OFFICE, SPEKE AVENUE and PARKADE bus terminus.

Resultantly, these waste "storage hubs" at these undesignated points have also resulted in the creation of illegal dumping points. Recycling companies, buyers of waste and waste pickers are hereby encouraged to engage the City of Harare and liaise with the Acting Director of Works (+263 242 772507) for harmonization of these waste management activities.

Pursuant to this, the City therefore advises the parties concerned or interested that enforcement visits and operations will be conducted and fines and charges preferred to obtaining defaulters soon.

So, please be guided accordingly

ENG PHAKAMILE MABHENA MOYO
(ACTING TOWN CLERK)

05/01/2023

02/01/2023

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
Council has noticed that there has been an influx of land invasions in and around the city on wetlands and land meant for other purposes.
The city is buoyed by Government support against land invasions and will ensure that all land is properly planned for and is used for what it is zoned for.
As Council we sympathise with residents who chose to listen to land barons instead of Council which controls development in its area of jurisdiction. But while we commiserate with them--- we are determined to bring order in Harare and to restore the invaded land to its planned use.
The land being invaded is earmarked for schools, business centres while some of it is unsuitable for construction work. Wetlands are being invaded and parcelled out as housing land.
City of Harare and Government are the only land authorities in Harare. No one besides Council and Government (State land) has the mandate to distribute any land for any purpose.
Council will therefore not entertain any persons or individuals who settle themselves on municipal land without its consent.
Anyone who chooses to build without Council approval would be throwing their investments down the drain.
Residents and homeseekers are free to visit our District Offices and Rememberance Drive offices in Mbare to make inquiries on any housing development project in Harare.

02/01/2023

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
Council has noted with concern the invasion of Fourth Street Bus Terminus by space barons who are creating an illegal market.
The City is urging the space barons to remove their shacks before Council moves in to assist.
By this notice members of the public and vendors are being urged not to pay anyone to use tables on the illegal market.
Only council officials are mandated to allocate vending spaces.
Council recognizes the important role played by the informal sector in the national economy especially during this period when our country is facing macro- economic challenges.
We accept that the informal sector is critical in income generation but there is need to balance that with order and compliance with by-laws.

31/12/2022

2023 week 1 refuse collection schedule. Happy new year!

29/12/2022

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝘁 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁

Bornwise Mtonzi

Mayor Cllr Jacob Mafume says Government should re-look in to the position of an Executive Mayor for local authorities as it is key in decision making and development of the city.

He said this while delivering his end of year speech at Town House where he stressed the importance of the position in efficient management of local authorities.

Cllr Mafume said the pressure and demands of the post requires a re-look of the position by the government.

“In 2008 through the amendment of the Local Government laws, the post of Executive Mayors was abolished in Zimbabwe. The authorities had their own reasons, but the pressures and the demands call for a relook into this.

“The Mayor of the City of Harare after the President is the second most powerful measurable public service deployment,” he said.

Cllr Mafume bemoaned interference of government which he said is hindering development of the city.

“The budget for Harare can be compared to budgets of some African countries, but we continue to suffer interference which chokes development.

“We need an Executive Mayor, who is protected from Ministry of Local Government politics and interference, for functionality and management of Town House bureaucracy.

“The institution of the Office of Mayor is acknowledged in section 277(2) of the Constitution, underscoring its importance in Zimbabwe.

“The Constitution allows the establishment of Executive Mayors, Ceremonial Mayors, or both. Currently, Mayors are ceremonial and are elected by councilors from the members of a Council,” he said.

Cllr Mafume said mayors of Harare and Bulawayo do not have executive powers yet they play a significant role and are quite influential in the development and running of city affairs.

He added that the issue of an Executive Mayor is an important subject for debate with the authorities in 2023 and City needs a governance structure that works and delivers enhanced service delivery for the citizens.

Mayor Mafume also proposed that Harare requires two positions of Deputy Town Clerks to assist on the administration of the City Affairs as the City is growing and as such the Town Clerk requires adequate support in managing the day-to-day operations.