Harare, Zimbabwe – The City of Harare is grappling with a mounting debt crisis, with ratepayers owing the municipality in excess of ZiG 8 billion, according to the latest Debtor’s Age Analysis Report presented by Acting Head: Revenue, Alfred Guni.
On a bright Tuesday morning, the Mt Pleasant District Office buzzed with the voices of concerned residents, city officials, and police officers—all united by a common frustration: the relentless noise from nightclubs, bars, sports clubs and churches disrupting their neighbourhoods.
Residents of Dzivarasekwa in Ward 39 pressed city officials for urgent improvements to roads, recreational facilities, and youth empowerment initiatives during a pre-budget consultative meeting held Sunday at Dzivarasekwa 2 Community Hall.
Community Mirror Reporter Ward 17 residents have formally petitioned the City of Harare, requesting urgent intervention to address escalating noise pollution in their community. The petition, spearheaded by local representatives Carole Pearce, Helen Mitchell, and John Vekris, highlights the disruptive impact of several establishments, particularly the Afro 161 restaurant on Sam Nujoma Avenue. The petition,…
Community Mirror Reporter Residents of Harare’s Ward 17 voiced strong opposition to the unchecked proliferation of Fuel Service Stations in their area during a community feedback meeting held last Saturday at McDonald Swimming Pool in Avondale. The meeting, which marked a significant improvement in community engagement despite modest attendance, brought to light serious concerns about…
Community Mirror Reporter Residents of Mabvuku have launched a petition campaign against illegal sand mining activities that are destroying the Cleveland Dam catchment area, a designated Ramsar site of international importance, ahead of Zimbabwe’s hosting of the COP15 wetlands conference in July 2025. The sand mining operations, which began near the Mukuvisi River source behind…
Community Mirror Reporter The RUWA community is rallying together today for a major anti-drug campaign event at the Roman Catholic Grounds in Riverside. With an emphasis on community engagement through sports, residents are taking a stand against the escalating drug abuse crisis that is particularly affecting the youth. The event, organized for residents of Ward…
Community Mirror Reporter Hatcliffe Constituency Member of Parliament, Agency Gumbo, has welcomed the anticipated disbursement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheduled for April 2025, expressing hope that it will address the pressing infrastructure challenges in his constituency. The legislator emphasized the critical need for infrastructure development in Hatcliffe, particularly focusing on the deteriorating road…
Community Mirror Reporter Harare’s Ward 9 residents gathered at Greendale Sports Club last Thursday evening for their first quarterly feedback meeting of 2025, where Councillor Prince Mutebuka outlined several major initiatives including a new city-wide digital system, nature reserve development, and improved waste management services. The meeting highlighted the ward’s proactive approach to protecting green…
