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Interview: Fadzayi Mahere – raising the bar: Advocate and parliamentary candidate for Mount Pleasant, 32 year...
Haka Game Park scoops gold at Corporate Care Awards: At a sunset cocktail party hosted on the game...
Service Report with Lovemore – August 2017: In association with the Service Monitoring and Report Tracking...
Play to learn at Harare’s first children’s museum: Free choice learning and learning through play is the...
MDC quits Town Clerk battle: By Farai Dauramanzi and Harry Davies After a year...
Letter from the editor: We’re back with a splash: Dear reader. Sorry for the silence, but we’re back...
Grace & Other Stories by Bongani Sibanda: Zimbabwe has a literature of migrant writers. While some...
Separation of waste gathers momentum in Sunningdale: Sunningdale community’s separation of waste at source project that...
Zimbabwe Reads – promoting better lives through literacy: Devi Pakkiri is well known in Zimbabwean literary circles....
Council replaces broken sewers: City of Harare is replacing sewer pipes in various...
Harare reviewing archaic master plan: City of Harare is working on reviewing the Harare...
SMART Service Report: Welcome to this episode of your favourite column, Service...
Mayor speaks out against roadblocks, potholes: Harare’s Mayor has condemned the ludicrous number of police...
Treasures in the archives: Understanding Marechera: For a writer who was a scatterbrain and thrived...
Social media critical for effective local governance: The Harare News annual survey last year revealed that...
One on One with Deputy Mayor Enock Mupamawonde: Council last month elected Councillor Enock Mupamawonde of Ward...
Pro tips for renting out your house: Following on from the mid-April story in Harare News...
Road Wise with the RUA: RUA ROADBLOCK CHECKLIST IS A GAME CHANGER! The recently...
Council workers, executives plunder rentals from Trafalgar Court: An audit by City of Harare released in March...
Computer skills for every blind child: Children with disabilities in Zimbabwe often face a bleak...
Still few takers for CABS-Budiriro houses: Council and CABS are battling to find takers for...
HIFA re-ignites with strong sponsorship: Following the absence of the traditional six day format...
Netballers making international waves: The Zimbabwe netball team is hell-bent on making a...
Mokoomba take ‘Luyando’ to Europe, USA: Armed with a new album pregnant with a beautiful...
‘Tremma’ Mutapi – accountant by day, rapper by night: Late last year Takudzwa ‘Tremma’ Mutapi released his first...
Council builds 500 underground bins: City of Harare has installed 500 underground bins in...
You can run for council in 2018: No more excuses. No more complaining. The time for...
Voters fear gerrymandering in Mount Pleasant Heights: Residents of Mount Pleasant heights have been left in...
Info to help with mental health issues: Zimbabwe is going through a rough patch, if we...
Residents associations query council appointments: Council last month approved the appointment of three substantive...
Above and beyond: Rotary’s Art for Charity: Harare Central Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Luzern-Seetal,...
Stakeholders give thumbs up to concrete roads: City of Harare is currently working on logistics to...
State of the City: Mayor ditches Vision 2025: Mayor of Harare Councillor Bernard Manyenyeni has publicly conceded...
Walking for wildlife conservation: A Mile In My Shoes is a team who have...
Mutuma targets Golden Boot: Zimbabwe’s football problem child, Roderick Mutuma, is targeting the...
AfriKera Arts shaking up local dance: Built in the 19th century, the Meikles Mega Market...
Council takes over Rugare clinic from NRZ: City of Harare has taken over the running of...
Ratepayers reject leaked records: A partial list of rates accounts for Ward 18, Borrowdale...
Zambezi News to release two new seasons: Popular local satire show, Zambezi News will launch a...
Women march for implementation of #Section56: Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ ) launched the #Section56...
Illegal car washes polluting water sources: Illegal car washes continue to operate and indeed increase...
Roadwise with the RUA: THE SCALE OF FINES INCREASE IS GAZETTED The Scale...
Landlords panic as rentals tumble: The current economic downturn coupled with recurrent cash shortages...
Digital gallery for sculpture: At a time when the stone sculptor trade seems...
Artist profile: Lin Barrie: In the south-east lowveld of Zimbabwe is the Save...
Mbira handbook proves instant hit: After mastering making, playing and teaching Mbira, even to...
Miss Deaf Pageant defies odds: Chiedza Hukuimwe (23) was crowned Miss Deaf Zimbabwe 2017...
Let’s go to market: The last few years have seen a number of...
Revolutionary Farming system now in Zim: After spending time with Harare Institute of Technology student...
New meat bylaw approved: The Parliament of Zimbabwe recently gazetted for approval an...
Health First: Dealing with Eczema: Dermatitis commonly known as eczema is a group of...
Volunteer litter monitors given jobs: Efforts by voluntary cleaners from various suburbs are being...
Makandiwa to build Sunningdale school: United Family International Church (UFIC) led by Prophet Emmanuel...
Waste documentary launches in Warren Park: As part of an environmental preservation awareness drive, renowned...
Editor’s letter – Consume a healthy media diet: It’s a tricky business selling newspapers. The odds are...
Community Power at Borrowdale Clinic: The very busy Borrowdale Primary Care Clinic is nearing...
Africa Unity Square fountains reimagined: The fountains at Africa Unity Square are set to...
Dairibord renews rugby sponsorship: Dairiboard has renewed its three year sponsorship for the...
SMART Harare Service Report: This month I have decided to once again discuss...
39 Steps delights audiences: From the moment the curtain went up on the...
Churches use recreational areas: City of Harare seems to be in the thrall...
Wellcash collections pay off: In spite of a directive by Harare Mayor Bernard...
Council actors get permanent spots: City of Harare has finally moved to fill in...
Francophonie week does it again: A not-to-be-missed event in the Zimbabwean calendar is the annual...
Pfee! Soccer season begins: The wait is over. The 2017 Castle Lager Premier...
HIFA returns with hope, appeals for funds: The annual Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA)...
Heavy metal: Zimbabwe’s pioneers: In a small garage in Greendale, ears are ringing....
Children’s home appeals for tutors: Education at Harare Children’s Home is in need of...
Fighting the fake news blues: A couple of months ago, I went to Mount...
Gallery Delta hosts young artists: Defying dark clouds and distant thunder last Tuesday evening,...
Tinkabell: Cheerful lunch spot in Ardbennie: This month we felt it was high time we...
Prepare learners for real world: The economy is dynamic and fast paced, and technological...
Be proactive in defining future, youths urged: Zimbabwe’s United Nations Resident Coordinator, Bishow Parajuli, has implored...
Mushrooms bring hope: Hope sometimes seems to be in short supply in...
Council quietly dumps CCTV project: Harare City’s pilot project to monitor traffic using closed-circuit...
Deaf Zim Trust promoting equality for the impaired: THE Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DZT) located in Harare’s eastern...
Soup for the soul: Tuesday lunchtime is a special time at the Mbare...
New curriculum: Private schools lag behind: Some private colleges in Harare are lagging behind in...
City council blamed for neglecting bus termini: Transport operators have raised concern over Harare’s failure to...
On Black Sisters: Tale of strength after shattered dreams: Chika Unigwe’s novel On Black Sisters’ Street is a...
Young people told to participate in politics: Young people have been urged to participate in politics...
Do you object to businesses in your suburb?: The Central Business District (CBD) of Harare is becoming...
Meet Dee, SMART Harare coordinator: A warm welcome to you all Harare residents. This...
Behind Enemy Lines: Joe Black puts his head on the block: Joe Ruzvidzo (aka Joe Black) has made a name...
Floods spell need for insurance: The floods that pounded Harare recently causing millions of...
Letter from the editor: So, are you staying or going? There seem to...
Mayor breathes fire: As service delivery and key infrastructure across Harare continue...
RUA: Where is the elusive Form 265?: Motorists often hear about the elusive and mystical Form...
Village Walk opens: For months, the new development of Village Walk that...
NGZ comes to life for First Fridays: It was a night of music, dance, fashion, art,...
Council lashes out at Moto Republik: Harare’s creative community is in shock after City of...
Gloves come off in debt collection fight: The stand-off between Harare City Council and residents over...
Unsung heroes feature in exciting photo exhibition: Fire fighters put their own lives at risk to...
Schools ready for Science Buskers Fest: The Australian Embassy in Borrowdale will hold the inaugural...
Be uplifted by the NIAA Vocal, Eisteddfod: While without doubt we are facing challenges in our...
Shun plastic say environmental groups: Harare streets are littered with plastic — a problem...
Practice good safety with poisions at home: Africa has the highest rate of fatal child poisoning...
Online scammers prey on stranded job seekers: Preying on the desperation of a nation facing up...
Book Review: Man of Bees by Oliver Stuart York: Oliver Stuart York’s Man of Bees is a cracking...
War on vendors in CBD rages on: The recent Typhoid outbreak in Mbare has seen the...
Libraries must digitize or die: Council’s 2015 report on housing and community services that...
Casa Mia: Consistency wins the day: One of the things that we have harped on...
Update from the RUA: Biscuit wheel, ZINARA, and airport clamping: ZRP POSITION ON THE ‘BISCUIT’ SPARE-WHEEL MORALLY BANKRUPT …...
Boxing takes centre stage: As the Zimbabwe national soccer team, the Warriors, made...
Zanu PF is starving our council: Who do we blame for the mess we’re in?...
Absence of streetlights irks Arundel: Residents living in Mount Pleasant, particularly in the Arundel...
Get growing with Harare’s nurseries: Here’s a small and by no means complete list...
First Floor Gallery starts on a high note: Several years ago, visual artist Tendai Mupita began exploring...
Council police seek arresting powers: For 16 years, city fathers have been advocating for...
Executive salaries tip of the iceberg: Mayor: Speaking to Harare News last month, Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni...
Designers Expo Zim hosts Dancing Against Cancer show: Following a successful fundraising and awareness event in Bulawayo...
New Multi-gym pass for fitness fans: If you have an irregular routine or a diverse...
USD Shortage sparks drugs crisis: A shortage of basic drugs has been looming since last...
Rain, bittersweet rain: The huge rainfall that pounded Zimbabwe over January brought...
Decentralisation a big leap towards a better city: Residents in Harare have welcomed plans by the local...
Court ruling on Borrowdale wetland expected soon: Given the recent ruling against the development of the...
Rates clampdown improper, partisan: City of Harare last month set debt collectors on...
David Alford Harare for New York Fashion Week: History will be made on 11 February, when the...
Surviving power cuts the smart way: I am a digital nomad. If conditions in a...
Call for night time roadblocks: Stakeholders in the transport sector have raised concern over...
Motorists flee rip-off CBD parking rates: Hard-pressed Harare motorists have invaded the city’s Kopje area...
Maestro closing for ‘new Trek service station’: In a public message released today, management of...
St Giles rehab centre receives $2.4mn donation: Harare rehabilitation centre St Giles has reason to celebrate...
Coventry launches swimming academy: Olympic swimming medallist Kirsty Coventry has fulfilled her dream...
Profile: Engineer turned artist, John Kotze: Self-taught artist, John Kotze, had a passion for painting...
Kasukuwere on land, salaries, typhoid, transparency: The lead story in the January 2017 issue of...
Full Feature: Land grabs loom large: Photo: A resident ponders the rainy New Caledonia landscape in...
ZLHR moving house, but here to stay: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) will be moving...
Court blocks Monavale Wetland invasion: Environmentalists and residents in the capital have welcomed the...
Competition between the dead and living escalates: City of Harare is developing a new cemetery at...
Why I love Harare: Harare is nicknamed the Sunshine City; not only because...
A reflection on 2016: The year began with people flooding social media with...
Road Users Association ready for legal challenge to roadblocks: RUA almost ready for Constitutional Court With the financial...
Recycle Today: from strength to strength: Many waste collection initiatives pioneered by organisations and corporates...
Commuter organisations join hands: Commuter operators’ organisations have come together to form the...
Churches bail residents out of water crisis: Harare’s worsening water woes have prompted churches to offer...
Solar lights to save city $2 million: City of Harare has commissioned a pioneer solar street...
Salarygate II – just water under the bridge?: A Ministry of Local Government audit that was leaked...
Enter deadly December: Statistics show that every December, hundreds of drivers and...
Peanut butter: delicious but dangerous?: News from Zambia that Zimbabwean peanut butter was recalled...
What a season it was: The 2016 Zimbabwe soccer season has come to an...
Book Review: The Girl on the Train: T he Girl on the Train is a thrilling novel...
Kampala: I love you: In 2013 I visited Kampala for the first time....
This is Real Food: If you’re anything like me, deciding what to cook...
Drilling a borehole: Delight or despair: In November, desperation for water starts to peak. Chivero...
Educate. Equip. Empower. PERIOD!: The Ministry of Education estimates that girls lose up...
Take cell phone pics like a pro: Taking a good photograph is no longer restricted to...
Suburban bliss at The Mustard Seed: One of the perks of this job is being...
Use your head to deal with the ZRP: By Caroline Turnbull, Counsellor and Therapist (Bulawayo) It is important...
Uncollected rubbish blamed on fuel shortage: Image: A refuse team makes a collection in Harare...
Exclusive: Interview with Fungisai Mashavave: Singer Fungisai Mashavave Zvakavapano is a household name. Harare...
Activists abducted as bond note demo fails: Image: Just meters away from the bond notes demo,...
SPAR Zimbabwe not closing, but growing says MD: At a press conference this morning, SPAR Zimbabwe Managing...
Traditional and organic store opens online: Last month after yet another successful edition of the...
Manly Movember: In a bid to spread cancer awareness in the...
Council outlaws pirate taxis: Last month council announced a new by-law that criminalises...
Twin Rivers Choir to perform with Tuku and Drakensberg Boys’ Choir: The Twin Rivers Primary School Choir will perform alongside...
Beware typhoid: Minster of Health Dr David Parirenyatwa was quoted by...
ZIFF showcases a record number of local films: The 18th annual Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) last...
Stars of Tomorrow lights up REPS: The young dancers at Stars of Tomorrow have shown...
Magistrate’s court fenced off: by Nkosana Dlamini Authorities in the Ministry of Justice...
Council begins full rollout of smart water meters: Harare has begun a full roll out of pre-paid...
A plan at last for Zim Cricket: When Zimbabwe took the field for their 100th Test...
Don’t get attached to your cellphone: My cellphone is the first thing I touch when...
Leaked audit reveals massive council salary abuse: An audit report from the Ministry of Local government...
Kites for Peace flies high: The United Nations International Day of Peace is celebrated...
Captain Charity is rugby’s champ: Charity Mucucuti’s image jumps out at you larger than...
Sunshine Kids fishing tournament raises $8,5k: More than 190 children from across Harare took part...
Entrepreneur launches online B2B barter network: BTEX is an online barter network that takes the...
Profile: Mustard Seed Africa: The motto of Mustard Seed Africa is, “Invest in...
Shop Café @ Amanzi as good as ever: I have spent the past few weeks in the...
Zimbabweans grieve on social media via #HowTheyRobbedUs: Social media is a powerful tool for people to air...
Global natural hair movement hits Harare: A new trend has hit Harare that has seen...
Spirited away in Juliasdale: For the patriotic Zimbabwean and lover of landscapes, Juliasdale...
Water crisis here to stay: By Harry Davies and Pretty Chavango The recent upgrades...
Crime and squalor anger commuters: Harare commuters continue to endure transport challenges worsened by...
Book Review: The Abduction and Trial of Jestina Mukoko: The real horror of Jestina Mukoko’s harrowing and detailed...
Twenty trucks and private partner to tackle waste: Harare’s rubbish collection is set to improve following approval...
Seniors enjoy Literacy Day: Senior citizens from Mt Pleasant enjoyed an afternoon of...
Anti-porn cyber bill ‘retrogressive and unjustifable’: The draft Computer Crime and Cyber Crime bill currently...
Mbira Festival shows deep roots, modern love: September was Mbira month. Mbira Month was founded by...
Road Wise with the RUA: Identification of ZRP personnel and vehicles Unprofessional behaviour is...
Huge excitement at ‘Escape’ première: Last night’s world premiere of Escape – the freshest...
Junior Council appoints new executive: Students from Harare schools have been appointed to the...
Mafia blamed for latest Glen View blaze: Carpenters at Glen View 8 Home Industry Complex are...
Film Premier: ‘Escape’ at ZIFF tonight: Long-awaited local film industry game-changer, Escape will premier tomorrow...
Entrepreneur of the month: This is Petaliilli: Zumbani, safflower, hibiscus, pineapple sage, lemon grass, baobab: you’ll...
Book Review: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s third novel Americanah is a story...
This Saturday: Traditional & Organic Food Festival: How many of us in Zimbabwe look forward to...
Big donation launches Theatre In the Park library: United States ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. donated $2,500 worth...
Animal shelters battle to stay afloat: Zimbabwe is facing serious economic difficulties and animal shelters...
Vendors adopt national flag as uniform: There has been a visible increase in the number...
Shoko urges Harare to come alive: After years of placidity, Harare came alive this year...
What is a VPN and why do I need one?: A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to...
Celebrating glamour queens: This year, the African Union (AU) declared the month...
Coping with Autism: Statistically 1 in 68 people are affected by Autism...
Legendary BMX track goes up for sale: BMX in Zimbabwe is facing an uncertain future after...
Catch Them Young coaching clinic: The Catch Them Young Programme together with the Mufakose...
New slums likely after political land parceling: The recent parceling out of land to Zanu PF...
Import tax amnesty, speed traps, and intersections: Zimra amnesty for motor vehicle importers Motorists who have...
Munich-Harare tech upgrade marks 20 year anniversary: Plans to roll out City of Harare’s Geographical Information...
Harare News to cost $1: By now, many of our regular print readers will...
Cops dawdle over hitchhiking clampdown: Traffic authorities in the city are still to act...
GMO debate heats up after new study: A recent study, which surveyed more than 900 scientific...
Fraudsters target EcoCash agents: Mobile money service agents have been targeted by dishonest...
Budget meeting highlights bad planning: Residents in Ward 8 (Newlands, Highlands, Chisipite and neighbouring...
From Mount Pleasant to the world: a local business grows (hair): Logic and penny pinching go out the window when...
Makomborero: a blessing for low-income students: Taringana Guranungo (21) is on a break from Dartmouth...
Companies give bins but miss EMA ultimatum: Various companies have chipped in to help Council address...
Spring brings cultural blossoming: Winter is a time of hibernation for the performing...
Adventure, friendship, football at Homeless World Cup: Despite travelling with only four of the selected eight...
Thieves target solar street lights: City of Harare (CoH) has lost 52 solar street...
Tree thief caught red handed in Chisipite: A woman was caught and faces heavy fines for...
Albinism is beautiful: There are an estimated 14,000–17,000 people affected by albinism...
Childline step in to help infant abuse victims: Child protection service Childline made their presence felt in...
Probeatz: Eight-time WCOPA gold medallist: As far as arts go, beat-boxing gets far less...
Spotlight on Zim athletes as Olympics begin: Zimbabwe is looking forward to adding more Olympic medals...
Visit Victoria Falls: Last month I had the opportunity to visit the...
Council resolves to shoot stray dogs: In a bid to lower incidences of dog bites...
Local government Bill angers residents: On 28 July the Local Government Laws Amendment Bill...
Motorists cheer Road Users Association launch: A new association has formed to address the excessive...
Council approves sale of Harare Gardens land [Updated]: Council has approved the sale of a section of...
Employers not remitting workers’ medical aid: Stenzia Gumbo (45) recently got the shock of her...
Growing Together plans for leafy high density suburbs: A housing cooperative in Budiriro is set to change...
Water meter pilot project proceeds despite resistance: City of Harare is proceeding with a plan to...
MITC cleans up Mbare, promotes training for women: Twenty-six students and 12 members of staff participated in...
FFG artist wins Tuscany residency: First Floor Gallery (FFG) artist Wycliffe Mundopa won the...
Community angered by negligence at Melbourne Primary School: Melbourne Primary School in Tynwald North has come under...
A modern take on traditional food: Biting into a moist slice of carrot cake I...
Residents celebrate #ThisFlag activist victory: ” I could not believe what I saw” says...
Drought, boreholes deplete groundwater: Boreholes drying up in Harare have made news headlines...
Mukuvisi hosts 80 schools on World Environment Day: Friday 10 June was World Environment Day (WEV). To...
Hope renewed for sub-fertile couples: Couples struggling to conceive will celebrate the re-introduction of...
Council sells Harare Gardens land for hotel expansion: At a full council meeting held yesterday (7 July),...
Mushikashika, a death trap for Harare’s pedestrians: Illegal kombi ranks, known as mushikashika, are endangering the...
Mawarire lays down demands as stay-away succeeds: The national stay-away called by #ThisFlag movement, spearheaded by...
Harare closed for business as stay-away takes effect: Nearly all shops and businesses in Harare are locked...
Ntini’s enthusiasm not enough to win: One of the lessons that can be taken from...
Illegal loggers caught in Chisipite: Reports to Harare News in recent weeks suggested that...
The joy of stamp collecting: Philately is the collection and study of stamps, a...
Aquaponics to help feed Epworth: Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture – raising and...
Cheap software hampers care centre: City of Harare launched the Customer Care Centre (CCC)...
Marlborough ZRP deny rumours of child abductions: Marlborough Police have refuted a rumour that they are...
Council tackles 30% water theft: City of Harare last month embarked on a verification...
A day in the life of a street child: James Sithole Chirandu has been living on the streets...
Much Ado delights Harare: British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Catriona Laing hosted a rousing...
Dealing with asthma: Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms (swelling)...
We are all in this together: For any social initiative or enterprise to be successful,...
DIY: Raising rabbits for healthy eating: Rabbit, or tsuro, has long been a staple source...
Hatfield Library reopens: After shutting down for five years due to vandalism...
Serial rapist gets 74 years: On 6 May, Trymore Musakanya (27) of Norton was...
Culture Fund Art Capsule a treat: The Culture Fund Zimbabwe Trust shared and celebrated the...
Ballet brings to life 100 years of fashion: Last month Harare International School hosted a fashion show...
Corporates move Harare towards 2025 vision: Harare’s dreams of achieving world class status by 2025...
Tobacco farmers fall prey to thieves: Valentine Marowa owns a three tonne truck he hires...
Franco-Togolese band set to light up Alliance Francaise: Franco-Togolese band Vaudou Game will perform live at Alliance...
CBD short 700 bins: A shortage of bins has been identified as one...
Drag Racing series revs up on improved track: Drag Racing fans were treated to a feast on...
Operation of Hope changing lives, bringing joy: For ten years a group of volunteer surgeons known...
Community steps up for Chishawasha evictees: Residents evicted from Lot 15 Glentor in Chishawasha have...
All hail Miombo Magic: Miombo Magic fans fell in love with the festival...
Toastmasters gives you the gift of the gab: Toastmasters is an international organization that comes together to...
Miombo Festival starts today (playlist included): Christon Bank will once again play host to the...
How backyard farmers can reach the market: Faced with chronic unemployment, many Harare residents are using...
Book levy compromises reading culture: One of the reasons often stated for the absence...
How to handle an angry customer: I do not make a lot of money. No,...
Refuge for the elderly in Harare’s old age homes: In most African cultures, children are expected to take...
Commuters impatient for council buses: Commuters in Harare are frustrated by delays with the...
Why the high cost of blood?: Donating blood is one thing. Receiving blood when you...
Girl Guides conference lands at Girls High: The Girl Guides Association of Zimbabwe (GGAZ) recently held...
City fails to cut roadside grass: Harare City Council has been accused of being too...
All lives matter at Twala Trust animal sanctuary: Be it a terrified tortoise, limping lion or catatonic...
Harare hubs struggling to lift off: Hubs’ are a phenomenon that have popped up in...
Residents push for Metropolitan Council: Residents are pushing the government of Zimbabwe to decentralize...
Njelele celebrates three years of urban art: This month marks the three year anniversary of Njelele...
Storm brews over procurement at Town House: Councillors are up in arms over the procurement of...
A beginner’s guide to beekeeping: Beekeeping can be an interesting hobby that also supplements...
Jibilika using hip hop to talk about HIV: Much effort has been put into increasing awareness and...
Mayor and Minister battle over Town Clerk office: Recent events at Town House have reminded residents of...
Wild Geese Art Festival this May: The Wild Geese Art Festival is an extraordinary annual...
UZ graduate hoping for Hollywood: Former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student Shorai Amanda Ranganawa...
Epworth residents flood Hatfield, Braeside clinics: Epworth clinics are failing to provide adequate medical services...
A nation of comparisons: Running water is a problem in Harare. If I...
Online council offices to provide better service: The connection of council offices to a wide area...
Elderly suffer inadequate health care: Fannuel Muzondo (73) of Mbare struggles with amnesia. He...
The rise of Zumbabwe: In the last few years the dance fitness sensation...
City of Harare stiffens environmental by-laws: City of Harare (CoH) will unveil a new set...
Rufaro Stadium ditches synthetic turf: Popular soccer venue Rufaro Stadium’s artificial turf is to...
World Bank hosts service delivery hackathon: The World Bank hosted the country’s first ever Water...
Mayor highlights progress in State of the City address: Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni delivered his first State of the...
Dealing with high blood pressure: Blood pressure (BP) is one of those things you...
Get growing with Urban Farming TV series: A new, locally produced TV series focused on growing...
CoH accused of water-delivery ‘apartheid’: City of Harare is going ahead with plans to...
History made as Arundel runner qualifies for IAAF U20 World Championships: Rutendo Chimbaru made history last month after becoming the...
Public Private Partnerships: a two way street: Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are a powerful, under-utilized tool...
Book Review – The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah: In Petina Gappah’s debut novel The Book of Memory,...
Homeless youth play in Netherlands soccer tournament: Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. Every country...
Keep your kids busy these school holidays: It’s the holidays! Parents will be wondering what to...
UZ students face accommodation crisis: The introduction of two first-year student intakes -the first...
Council probes failed Augur deals: Several business deals signed by City of Harare (CoH)...
Runner attempts run from Harare to Vic Falls for Charity: Tomorrow, 27 year-old Nellie English will attempt to run...
The humble maggot wriggles into food security role: Maggot farming is a new (if slightly squeamish) business...
NetOne donation to help with blood supply over deadly Easter weekend: The Easter holiday is upon us once again. With...
Council in discord over Monavale vlei: There was controversy at a full council meeting on...
Organic Food: grow it yourself: Growing your own organic vegetables may seem like an...
Book Review: What On Earth is That?: Everyone remembers the magic of having your parent or...
Comment: 10 things to avoid doing in a kombi: Kombi trips are taken in their millions every day....
The alien slug that landed in Greystone Park: We now have a name, Polytoxon robustum, for the...
Rent a room in the Northern Suburbs: Renting out a room in your home or building...
Teacher training for the deaf: A first for Zimbabwe: The first teacher training for the deaf is set...
Zimbabwe athletes prepare for Rio Olympics: Zimbabwe will have more athletes at the upcoming Olympics...
Climate change blamed for cooperative’s poor start: Imba Mukadzi is a women’s cooperative in Gletwyn along...
Urban fish farming makes sense: Alfred Mulauzi (44) walks around his garden with pride,...
Ten percent retention scheme disappoints: Council’s ten percent retention scheme got off to a...
Roadside nurseries grab a share of plant sales: Emanating from many sidewalks in Harare’s suburbs is the...
Science Circus Africa comes to Harare: The Science Circus Africa tour has arrived in Harare...
New HIFA format launched: The 17th annual Harare International Festival of the Arts...
Security job scams rampant: Job seekers in Harare must be increasingly cautious as...
Kabbo ka Muwala Exhibition: from Harare to Berlin: Kabbo Ka Muwala/ The Girl’s Basket” is an exhibition...
Water shortages worsen amid typhoid fears: Last month City of Harare (CoH) announced a schedule...
New parking meter device prevents unfair clamping: City of Harare (CoH) in conjunction with a local...
Inaugural Hustler’s Market a success: The first ever Hustler’s Market held at creative hub...
CBD Footbridge to reopen soon: City of Harare has begun renovations on the footbridge...
Today is International Women’s Day: On March 8, women everywhere observe International Women’s Day...
Django Girls brings coding skills to Harare: Django Girls International is a non-profit that organizes free,...
Court ruling and new housing policy to end home demolitions: City of Harare (CoH) has changed its housing delivery...
Prince Edward and Chisipite dominate sprints: It was a thrilling day of athletics at the...
Ratepayer-funded soccer club sparks outrage: Residents have petitioned the Mayor to investigate the use...
City of Harare arrests 780 litterbugs: City of Harare has tightened anti-littering efforts through recently...
The art of Bonsai: Bonsai is the ancient art of growing and maintaining...
Ngomakurira, Domboshawa heritage sites vandalised: The San or Bushmen are the indigenous people of...
Threats & harassment – the daily grind: Journalism in Zimbabwe is a risky business, especially when...
Class action against National Parks: The row over the installation of a boom gate...
Profile of an artist: Barry Lungu: For twenty one years Barry Lungu has been capturing...
Early cancer detection saves lives: Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating...
Zimbabwean rower lost at sea: Former Peterhouse student and rowing talent Michael Johnson (21),...
Make the switch to organic food: When you pick up a pack of tomatoes at...
Gender-based Violence: the hidden scourge: Statistics show that an overwhelming majority of the cases...
Chisipite student wins trophy at Hong Kong first aid competition: Chisipite High School student Vanessa Hodza flew high the...
Creators of ‘Lovers in Time’ working on new local feature film: Two years ago the dynamic partnership of UK-based Dr...
Police-ZBC extorting money at roadblocks: The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)...
Harare News workshops jolt fresh thinking: Seven Harare News journalists and four writers from other...
‘Late babies’ held back from grade zero: Parents of children who should by now be enrolled...
Greendale: then and now: I am lucky enough to have lived in the...
New measures to curb disposable diapers disaster: City of Harare (CoH) and disposable sanitary wear manufacturers...
Give a book this Valentine’s Day: Once again it’s Valentine’s Day! What do you get...
Council workers must earn their bonuses: City of Harare’s new management system is results-oriented, and...
Cafe Veldemeers – top notch all round: Anyone who drives past Arundel shopping centre on Quorn...
Public smoking rife in spite of strict bylaws: Commotion erupts in a commuter omnibus plying the city-Marlborough...
All set for Super Rugby clash tomorrow: The Cheetahs landed in Harare this morning ahead of...
City trees needed cutting: City of Harare’s aggressive tree pruning exercise targeting 10,000...
The vital work of the Adult and Adolescent Rape Clinic: It is an understatement that the aftermath of...
New eco-friendly US Embassy to employ 800: Harare West Member of Parliament (MP) Honourable Jessie Fungayi...
Face to face with the outgoing headboy of Oriel Boys High: Oriel Boys High School in Chisipite is one of...
EMA plans deposit on plastic bottles: The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is working towards a...
HIV film raises concerns over youth awareness: There was a full house in Highfield last November...
Robbed: One man’s account of a Friday night gone wrong: “Last Friday (8th Jan) I was leaving Tin (Tin...
Life after demolition: Life has become unbearable for residents whose illegal homes...
Ramsar’s rushed visit: In November last year, two Ramsar officials visited Zimbabwe...
Expired drinks for sale on Harare streets: If you buy dairy, a fruit drink or bottled...
The Food Lover’s phenomenon: This might seem like advertorial but it’s not! The...
Rocky future for Harare’s roads: The state of Harare’s roads is unlikely to improve...
Thieves wreak havoc in Hillside, Cranborne and Braeside: Daring thieves are terrorizing Hillside, Cranborne and Braeside residents....
Unblocked: Efficient waste water management on social media: City of Harare’s waste water department has been applauded...
Avondale Flea Market – one of Harare’s best: It’s business as usual on a hot Saturday afternoon...
Council prepares to pilot pre-paid water meters (Part 2): In November last year we published Part 1 of...
Tech gifts for Christmas: It is that time of the year where we...
Simple ways to protect your home this Christmas: The festive season is upon us. We are already...
Handelmania!: I’ve been listening to Handel’s Messiah since I...
Christmas Cheer Fund still vibrant, says Mayor: The effectiveness of the Cheer Fund, formerly The Mayor’s...
We’re Hiring! Graphic design intern wanted for 2016: Harare News is offering a paid internship starting in...
Book Review: Writing Mystery and Mayhem: Last month Weaver Press launched the short story collection...
Illegal billboards pulled down: Last month saw City of Harare start pulling down...
Accident scene crowding is dangerous: Tragedy struck early last month when a horrific car...
No words were minced in the writing of this review: Funny old thing, the so-called Festive Season and the...
IGN: Women breaking barriers in business: Igniting, guiding, and networking are the backbone of the...
New bylaw to penalise kombi passengers: City of Harare is proposing the arrest of passengers...
Cool off at your local municipal pool: It’s hot. If you’re lucky enough to live on...
Rare treat for BMX fans as AFCON comes to town: The Harare BMX Club was commissioned by the Union...
Plant a tree on National Tree Planting Day: National Tree Planting Day (NTPD) has taken place on...
A busy Christmas at Sam Levy’s Village: Festive season fever is already high at Sam Levy’s...
New water chemical to save city millions: The City of Harare (CoH) is desperate for water...
Wetlands: gloves off as residents battle property tycoons: Recently appointed Minister of Environment, Water and Climate, Oppah...
Biogas-a solution for many problems: As power cuts worsen, clean energy seems to be...
Home ownership scheme introduced: Home seekers in Harare will soon benefit from government’s...
Harare Kopje – a neglected wonder: Shona history has it that the Kopje provided the...
The hidden cost of powercuts: Imagine that you’re woken up from a deep sleep...
Harare’s parking nightmare: With a population of over two million, Harare experiences...
The economic woes of Harare women: Comment Zimbabwe’s continued economic meltdown has affected women more...
Residents failing to report animal road kills: Motorists in Harare have expressed concern over the non-removal...
Success as 74 schools enter Allied Arts Festivals: This year’s National Institute of Allied Arts Festival (NIAA)...
Lulu’s: welcome home!: It is perhaps worth remembering that this column’s aim...
Pirate DVD vendors sell porn at night: The market for pirate video discs on the streets...
Msasa park residents fed up with Zimphos: Residents living in Msasa Park and Park Meadowlands are...
Detroit-Harare arts exchange flying high: The Zimbabwe Culture Centre of Detroit (ZCCD) continues to...
Illegal vending still rife despite clampdown: Photo: Vendors are being pushed into formal vending sites....
Harare: Urban Evolution – A Photographic History: Book Review by Dr Robert Challiss Soon after its...
Easier business licensing on the cards: City of Harare aims to implement a new business...
How to safely harvest your rainwater: The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services have predicted that this rainy...
Ban electric geysers, but subsidise solar: Government recently proposed a ban on electric geysers in...
Harare Hospital shamed for treatment of mothers: Women are routinely detained after they give birth at...
Sex education in schools?: Young people have been cited as one of the...
City improvements win cautious praise: City of Harare (CoH) has made steps towards achieving...
Joy as renovated House of Smiles re-opens: It was a happy scene as House of Smiles...
Mighty and miraculous: the Moringa tree: The Moringa tree (moringa oleifera) is native to northern...
Zim Rowers qualify for Rio Olympics 2016: Both of the Zimbabwean Rowers who competed at the...
Council to introduce pilot pre-paid water meters (Part 1): Harare Water last month held a smart water meter...
National Parks blamed for Chivero disaster: A host of environmental challenges have besieged Lake Chivero,...
Harare South shopping centres dilapidated: Residents have expressed concern that many shopping centres in...
Delhi Palace – food fit for a prince: The Delhi Palace – formerly in Greystone Park –...
Lusaka Punk and other stories: The Caine Prize for African writing 2015: Every year local book lovers look forward to ’amaBooks...
Residents disappointed with budget consultations: Residents in Harare have expressed dissatisfaction with council’s 2016...
Meet the head students at Morgan High: Morgan High School in Arcardia is a co-educational school...
Musicamp 2015: talent, trumpets and Tuku: Every year, Musicamp takes place during the August school...
FigJam – local technology at its best: A search online reveals millions of articles on how...
Borrowdale kids teach parents how to recycle: Northside Community Church in Borrowdale, just across from Sam...
Traditional and Organic Food and Seed Festival on this weekend: Eating Outside the Box is the theme of the...
Drivers, touts buying illicit beer at kombi ranks: These days at kombi ranks, if you see kombi...
Home seekers scammed of $3.6 million: Over six thousand home seekers at Retreat settlement near Waterfalls...
Council to introduce new bus system: The City of Harare (CoH) and A1 Metro Bus...
Heatwave hits Zimbabwe: The Meteorological Services Department of the Ministry of Environment,...
Harare House – our giant, posh, white elephant: The Mayoral Mansion in Gunhill was built by former...
New Eastgate vendor’s complex will be eco-friendly: The eastern part of the central business district of...
This year Fashion Weekend gets behind child road safety: In a bid to promote the safety of children...
Cricket: Zim schools trumped by SA visitors: The dull thud of bat on ball, the desperate...
Council rejects ZINARA bid for parking millions: Harare councillors have vowed to stop the Zimbabwe National...
Carl Joshua talks about TV, comedy, cooking, and his next show: We last spoke to comedian Carl Joshua Ncube back...
Earthworms – a growing role in food security: Community projects in Harare are not normally associated with...
Chiedza Brown fundraiser tonight at Alliance: A fundraising concert to repatriate the remains of Chiedza...
City of Harare and EMA blamed for pollution of Harare rivers: Residents, industrialists and environmentalists have blamed City of Harare...
Shoko Festival hits Harare: The fifth edition of Shoko Festival hits Harare again...
Full stars to Istanbul: A Turkish delight: If I am honest, there are times when I...
How to save electricity in your home: Harare residents have for many years have been faced...
Mabvuku Polyclinic gets an upgrade: Council has started upgrading Mabvuku Polyclinic into an improved...
Massive fires raise alarm over city’s readiness: The city of Harare recently suffered two unusually big...
Council readies city for rains: After flash flooding wreaked havoc in the Central Business...
Rotary brings joy to Pathways Autism Trust: In July, the Rotary Club of Borrowdale Brooke hosted...
Mbare Bio-Digester: Still no progress one year on: Despite an April 2014 commencement deadline and the availability...
Bridge and tollgate over Mukuvisi River stirs debate: As the crow flies, crossing from Msasa Park to...
Chirikure reflects on the life and death of Chenjerai Hove: Chenjerai, as I struggle with my tears, I keep...
Online artist network launched: A lack of international visibility for local Zimbabwean artists...
Fury in Mount Pleasant over building of flats: Mount Pleasant residents are up in arms about a...
Meet Tawanda – our new Assistant Editor: This month we welcome Tawanda Mudzonga to the Harare...
Let’s Clean Up the World!: Our Place. Our Planet. Our Responsibility. This month, Harare...
Unreliable refuse collection angers residents: Residents have expressed anger over the unreliable refuse collection...
The grass is always green for Alexander Mnkandla: Looking at the sweep of green lawn and well-tended...
Simuka Comedy celebrates fourth anniversary: Simuka Comedy celebrated its fourth anniversary last month. The...
Council looking for public toilet partner: City of Harare is looking for organisations and individuals...
Koovah readies for inaugural Ecofest: In a bid to boost the appreciation and profile...
My heart on my sleeve by Tony Robinson: For a change of pace this month, I have...
Are your verges safe and water-wise?: Most house proud owners want their homes to look...
I Am Zimbabwean – youth run NGO launched: Zimbabwean youth advocacy and development group I Am Zimbabwean...
Cartoon workshop explores local themes: There is chatting in the boardroom. Sometimes there is...
Obituary: Courage under fire – Councillor Lancelot Mudavanhu: A dark cloud eclipsed the warm sunshine in Ward...
Cop vs kombi viral video highlights public disgust at both: A video circulating on social media including Facebook and...
Forty five thousand leave HIV test results uncollected: Eight percent of Zimbabweans have been failing to collect...
On the bright side: New traffic and streetlights in Harare West: Ashdown Park and other nearby parts of Ward 16...
Harare’s boreholes soon to dry: Harare boreholes are drying up earlier every year and...
Meet Prince Edward Jazz band’s Dylan Mpanyera: Dylan Mpanyera might be a pint sized young man...
Seeking shade in Sunningdale: Harare’s Ward 10 is one of the few communities...
Rainbow Airlines lifts off in Harare: A new Zimbabwean airline, Rainbow Airlines, took to the...
How to: Executive email carpet bomb: In the first edition of our column, dedicated to...
Seatbelt safety: Zimbabweans don’t care: It is not uncommon in Harare to see drivers...
Piano Man saves the night at La Fontaine: Last month we were invited to share in a...
Disappointment for Zim rugby at Craven Week: The Zimbabwean Under 18 side took to the field on...
Water Dealers, Zinwa anger public: Residents have expressed their long term dissatisfaction with the...
Sekai Zengeza to perform Beethoven, Bach this Saturday: Sekai Mei Zengeza is the eldest daughter of a...
Val Bhunu- the ‘girl force’ of Zimbabwe tennis: Valeria Bhunu was like any other nine year old...
Schools join in wetland protest: Students from some Harare schools have been deeply disturbed...
“I’ve got no sacred cows” – Vokal Da Poet: A new wave of contemporary poets is enjoying critical...
Residents dismayed by Warren Hills Cemetery: Once an elegant, dignified, and well-maintained resting place for...
$1,000 from backyard lettuces: “Self sustainability inspired me to get into farming. I...
Peterhouse students in the shadow of Everest: In December 2014 the Peterhouse Exploration Club went on...
Council to sell rented houses to sitting tenants: City of Harare has resolved to sell its rented...
Tauzeni turns women’s suffrage into art: Following a successful run of three exhibitions this year...
Sables win, but PE School ground frustrates supporters: Zimbabwe’s Sables triumphed over the Simbas of Kenya at...
Experts demand strict monitoring to curb radiation: Health and environmental experts in Harare have called for...
Stone crushers – tough living threatens environment: The expansion of Msasa Park has provided a ready...
Harare’s Junior Mayor at the end of his term: As the term of Harare’s Junior Mayor Ebenezer Nobela...
Sad end looms for Marlborough social soccer: Come rain or scorching heat, every Sunday is match...
Online village for mbira music now open: For many local people mbira music has a spiritual...
Face to face with Saint George’s College Headboy: St George’s College is among the best secondary schools in...
Fine Dining at Amanzi Restaurant: We all feel like a touch of luxury on...
Residents concerned by vandalism of ZESA property: Residents in some suburbs have resorted to repairing ZESA...
Textures- an anthology of contrast: Last month saw Bulawayo-based publishers ’amaBooks launch Textures at...
Debate over Mapostori use of open spaces: Various apostolic sects have taken over many of the...
High fees drive gas traders underground: A joint effort by City of Harare’s (CoH) Fire...
How to write a better complaint letter: This is the first in our series of articles...
Zimbabwean visual art shining in Venice: If you mention Venice to any visual artist, they...
Serving Mr Bigfoot – Harare’s cobbler for giants: He might not be in the same league as...
British chef Barry Lewis tastes Zimbabwean treats: Barry Lewis is a British chef with a YouTube...
Samuel Wadzai, Zim Vendors Union National Director: As a resident of Harare, you will often interact...
Zim rowers bag 41 medals at SA Champs: Twenty one rowers took to the water at the...
Plot thickens in wetland wars: The divisive fight for wetlands – with developers and...
FOG Art Auction raises $11,000: More than $11,000 was raised at last month’s Friends...
Glen View home industries threaten the environment: From a distance you can hear cars hooting, touts...
Council goes green- Installs solar street lights: Last year in March we reported on a trial...
Free wifi a boon for artists: Internet service providers (ISPs) have made available wireless internet...
Cholera treatment abused as laundry detergent: At the height of the cholera outbreak in 2008...
Step up for emergency services: Emergency preparedness in the city of Harare is set...
Best ever Zim team for Rio 2016 paralympics: The 2015 Paralympics Games official opening day coincided with...
Are extra lessons beneficial or not?: Experts in Harare have expressed doubt over the benefits...
Tracking Technology to tighten Council’s control: City of Harare (CoH) has introduced Geographic Information Systems...
Tuku’s footwear unaffordable for many: Acclaimed superstar Oliver Mtukudzi’s launch of Hai-kobo footwear at...
Residents, conservationists clash with developers on Monavale Wetland: Conservation signs erected on Monavale Vlei were torn down...
Tag Rugby Trust moves to create zimbabwean centres: The game of rugby can expect a boost at...
Chang Thai: amazing food, so book ahead: We have been intending to try Chang Thai for...
Work to start on Shawasha Mall in Mbare: Construction of Shawasha Shopping Mall in Mbare is finally...
Harare DNA testing centre attracts attention: Many people are turning to the African Institute of...
Get ready for Miombo Magic, 30-31 May: Last year’s Miombo Magic music festival proved a hit...
Fashion show raises $2,000 for Autism: More than $2,000 was raised at the Fashion and...
Council drags feet over 10% rates retention scheme: It has emerged that most wards in Harare are...
Consumerizim.com – giving consumers teeth to bite back: Joe Ruzvidzo is better known as Joe Black from...
In pictures – HIFA Highlights: Anybody who stood in the massive crowd at the...
City aims to double sewage treatment: The City of Harare has targeted 219 million litres...
St Johns Alumni publishes book: Some readers might remember Matthew Butler, a St John’s...
Council forges ahead with prepaid water meters despite massive resistance: Debate on the pre-paid water metering system continues to...
Seven-award haul at youth summit: Mcleo Mapfumo (23) from Milton Park raised the Zimbabwean...
In memory of Nixon Margolis: By all accounts, Nixon Margolis, who died last month...
HIFA – festival goers have their say: HIFA enters it’s fifth and penultimate day today. Last...
Human disco ball visits HIFA: Festival goers were treated to something new yesterday at...
School bands shining at HIFA: Award-winning Prince Edward School Jazz Band proved why they...
Traffic chaos in the CBD- no simple solutions: As the debate on how to decongest Harare’s Central...
FaB Fusion and Ovation Band fails to impress Coke Green on HIFA debut: Fab Fusion and Ovation Band failed to light up...
Where to now? Short stories from Zimbabwe: Where to Now? is a collection of 16 stories...
Meet Clive Manhenga, the sound man: When you speak the name Manhenga in the music...
Mabelreign gets cleaned up: Harare is well known for being strewn with litter, and...
Belvedere residents go without services: More than 460 residents from of Belvedere West, situated...
Book Café still battling debt: Despite holding a fundraising concert earlier this year featuring...
Low Carb Nutrition- the secret to good health: Traditionally we have been taught that excessive fat in...
Avondale artists take to recycling: Artists at Shandaipamwe Art and Craft Centre in Avondale...
25 chickens chete, says council: The City of Harare has maintained that it will...
Commuters not happy with loud music in omnibuses: Kombi crews in Harare are living up to their...
Mbira in Schools: Albert Chimedza, director of the Mbira Centre, began his...
Wetlands key to survival of SADC river basins: The ramifications of the current world-wide water shortage should...
A chat with the headgirl at Roosevelt High: In February Harare News profiled the Prince Edward Head...
World Water Day celebrated in thirsty Tafara: Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA) recently commemorated International Water...
Breaking the obstetric fistula curse – call for referrals: It’s a condition that causes unparalleled suffering in young...
Driving school training rank needs improvement: The open space between the Rainbow Towers and Interpol...
Instant joy at Harare Hospital: Children visiting the outpatients ward at Harare Hospital paediatrics...
Illegal dumping and cultivation in Mabelreign: Residents of Zambezi Flats along Quendon Road in Mabelreign...
Musical joy at NIAA 2015 Eisteddfod: The National Institute of Allied Arts (NIAA) 2015 Vocal...
Deposit for Budiriro houses slashed to 10%: City of Harare and CABS in February reduced the...
Historical buildings recognised and preserved: City of Harare together with the National Museums and...
Meet your councillor: Ward 19 – Mabvuku: Ward 19 councillor Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi, who is in his...
‘The Maestro, The Magistrate & The Mathematician’ by Tendai Huchu: I first went to Edinburgh, Scotland to visit Tendai...
School buses – are they safe?: Over the past few years many private schools and...
What to consider when joining a housing cooperative: Rapid population growth including rural to urban migration has...
NAMA awards carry international recognition: The local theatre industry may seem to be in...
Mbare residents take councillor to task: Residents of the populous township of Mbare, Ward 4,...
Training and exposure for young artists at the National Gallery: Green Shoots is an exhibition hosted by the National...
New kid Antalya makes a decent debut: We were highly excited this month to hear of...
Zinwa’s competence questioned in court as water wars wage on: Bulk water delivery business LS Waters (pictured) was last...
Locally manufactured solar dryer holds great promise: Sweet, chewy, and bursting with the energy of the...
Greendale ‘stink’ caused by lack of council facilitation: Controversy that has simmered up over the building of...
Harare Municipality Services: online reporting launched: A new online platform called Harare Municipality Services (HMS)...
Bienvenue Franck Chabbasseur, the new director of Alliance Française: Franck Chabbasseur is the new Directeur of Alliance Française...
Councillors ponder 10% retention system: Harare City councillors are apprehensive about the lack of...
Zambezi News aims for continental recognition: After successfully growing a local audience, popular comedy show...
Let’s hear it for the Avondale Toilet Angel: There is nothing nicer in these times of greed...
Outcry over council workshops: Since its swearing-in nearly two years ago council has...
Meet Paula Hawkins, New York Times bestselling Author: Harare-born author Paula Hawkins has hit the big time....
Council claims progress with water delivery infrastructure: The rehabilitation of Harare’s water works using funds from...
Power lifter Tinashe Mutero targets Rio 2016 Paralympics: He may be fairly new to the game but...
A-Level set book novelists to meet with students: On Thursday 19 February, students and teachers will have...
More parks planned for Harare suburbs: The City of Harare (CoH) is set to increase...
Belcantos earns 2 stars in second round of dining: Last year’s series of reviews ended on a lamentable...
Touching the light – hope for Zimbabwe’s blind: The Dorothy Duncan Braille Library and Rehabilitation Centre was...
Noise pollution intensifies: Harare has witnessed an increase in noise pollution over...
Meet Nixon Margolis – Prince Edward Head Boy for 2015: Prince Edward School is the oldest boys high school...
Miracle on Speke Avenue: Visitors to the CBD must be sure to pass...
Black market fuel sales still common: The fact that fuel is now readily available at...
Amai Mnangagwa calls for tough stance on wetland development: More than three hundred people gathered on Monavale Wetland...
Mud Run raises $12,000 for KidzCan: Sunday 18 January saw more than 1,000 runners take...
Harare News partners with House of Smiles: Harare News is pleased to announce its partnership with...
Public unconvinced at Borrowdale Wetland stakeholder meeting: Tension ran high on 13 January during an Environmental...
New trees for Harare’s roads, cemeteries: Council and Friends of the Environment last week launched...
Meet visual artist, Tapfuma Gutsa: Harare News journalist Kundai Marunya visits Tapfuma Gutsa in his...
Urban fish farming: “Aquaculture” is the term used for fish farming. A...
Musicians launch union: 11 November saw the launch of the Zimbabwe Musicians...
Growing taste for fast food may threaten public health: Real beef bones. Greasy potato chips. Chicken gizzards. Matemba....
Belcantos Malfoodos – a dire dinner indeed: ZOL’s Restaurant week which ran from 29 October to...
Artist brings colour to children at Harare Hospital: Celebrated Zimbabwean artist, Wayne Stutchbury, has collaborated with his...
Know your ward: Ward 2 – Harare Central: Ward 2, namely Harare Central, is one of the...
Ward 2, Meet your Councillor, Auxillia Mahachi: The enormous challenges faced by Harare make the job...
Meyrick Park residents appalled by monkey poisoning: Residents of Meyrick Park were shocked recently to discover...
$40,000 in prizes at Startup Weekend: From 21–23 November, Startup Weekend Harare took place at...
Press Release: Hope Masike to perform jazz set at Alliance: As our favourite musicians stage shows across the country...
Book Review: Together: Together celebrates the writing of two of Zimbabwe’s veteran...
2015 Budget: a sober plan for Harare: Despite a lack of participation in the budget consultation...
Reps box office swamped for Les Mis: Running 16 to 25 October, Les Mis The Concert...
Basket Case II – interweaving cultural threads: Light, bright, clean and airy. The refurbished roof and...
Council flouts Environment Act: City Council and their partners in the property development...
Harare News scoops top honours: Harare News was delighted to receive the Best Print...
Proactive security for your business: For every organisation, time is money. Worrying about a...
Unsafe acts the major cause of workplace tragedy: Data released by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA)...
Bees stung by wetlands invasions: The physicist Albert Einstein is reported to have said...
China Garden’s mammoth menu: We decided this month that it was time to...
Press Release: Literary events coming up in November: A series of literary events is set to run...
New houses, old plans in Budirio: On 16 October, 2,000 houses built in Budiriro under...
Participatory budgeting a missed opportunity: The City of Harare has recently held meetings with...
Running in Zimbabwe: Running as a serious sport, a recreational pursuit, a...
City triples fire fighting readiness: City of Harare has tripled its fire-fighting capacity in...
CoH Press Statement on Illegal Structures and Demolitions: “Harare City Council would like to inform all persons...
Ward 21, Mabvuku: Meet your councillor: Despite his youth, Councillor Barnabas Ndira (Ward 21) is...
The Gonjon Pin and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing, now considered to...
Day in the life of a recyclables collector: Overworked and underpaid, toiling in unhygienic conditions and sometimes...
Hip Hop artist Synik takes the global stage: Gerald Mugwenhi, known to most in the Zimbabwe hip...
Hatcliffe learners take education into own hands: Passion and determination to build a better future for...
Newlands residents bemoan public drinking: A Ward 8 Council meeting heard complaints by Newlands residents...
Professional Dance Training for Youth – DTZ: The Dance Trust of Zimbabwe (DTZ) is the heart...
Timber alternative for cleaner streets, jobs: Would you like outdoor furniture that looks like timber,...
Magaba Siyaso – a marketplace for all: Magaba-Siyaso home industries market (loosely translated to mean tins...
Foundations Project gets support from businesses: Foundations Project recently received support from businesses in Harare,...
Mbare tenants appeal for tenure: Tenants in Harare’s oldest township Mbare are appealing to...
Cyber crime – play it safe: They come to you as business partners, sellers and...
All about: Tree Society of Zimbabwe: The original idea for the Tree Society came from...
Youths extort money from fleeing kombis: Unemployed youths in Mbare are fleecing money from commuter...
Harare Chamber Orchestra plays on against the odds: Musicians in European orchestras complain bitterly about the mingy,...
Citizen’s Report: We were robbed by a gunman in Milton Park: On Wednesday evening my Mum and I returned home...
Parking lots a good business in high density areas: There has been an increase in the number of...
Maestro – eclectic, flash and friendly: Driving down the Enterprise Road towards town one Saturday...
Council installs CCTV: Council last month started installing a new traffic management...
Alternative source of heat for cooking: Epworth lies just a few kilometres east of the...
Theatre in the Park upgrade underway: Rooftop Promotions (RP) launched the much anticipated revamp of...
Zimbabweans win British Council’s Young Creative Entrepreneur Awards: The British Council Harare, with support from Old Mutual...
Mixed reception for prepaid electricity meters: In recent months the power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply...
Harare blitz nets over 200 polluters: Over 200 companies in Harare’s industrial sites have been...
Harare gears up for Ebola: City of Harare have assured residents that they have...
Gallery: Shoko 2014 Peace in the Hood hits Chi Town: ...
New fashion market for Harare: The arrival of summer 2014 also marks the start...
Press Release: Shoko Festival 2014 ready to roar: International artists and new media practitioners from the United...
Dualisation of airport road impacts plot boundaries: The construction of the multi-million dollar Harare Airport Road...
Yes, your baby can swim!: Eliya! Ready! Go!” I commanded firmly and she was...
Shoe dye scams in CBD: As the unemployment rate across our country continues to...
Get your goat at Gava’s: Gava’s restaurant in Belgravia Sports Club at the top...
2015 City budget consultations set to start: The first of Harare’s 2015 budget consultative meetings is...
Friday market at Amanzi: Clean living is the name of the game at...
Better days for passport applicants: The Harare Passport Office, long dreaded by passport seekers...
September brings you Shoko Festival: Shoko Festival returns this September to kick off summer...
Harare’s fiber network opens up MOOCs to residents: What is a MOOC? MOOC stands for Massive Open...
Hats off to Café Nush: I’m something of a regular at Café Nush, often...
The ups and downs of imported cars: Second-hand cars have been coming into Zimbabwe to be...
Carving a new chapter for Chapungu: One of the country’s foremost art and sculpture venues,...
Borehole owners share water: Residents in Belvedere and several other neighbourhoods across the...
Local DJ RayDiz to compete in Las Vegas: Upcoming local disk jockey (DJ) RayDiz (real name Rayhaan...
Council takes control of Easipark: Council last month resolved to put in place an...
Agri show starts tomorrow: The 104th Harare Agricultural show is set to run...
Cooking the green way: As power shortages continue to worsen in Harare, residents...
Doctor endangers public in Mabelreign: The corner of Kirkman Road and Sherwood Drive in...
Deposit ‘too high’ for new Budiriro houses: City of Harare is reportedly struggling to find suitable...
Sankukai karate training starts in Harare: Shihan (master instructor) Barry Stranack 8th Dan is well...
Goat markets go unregulated: Beyond the havoc and commotion of travellers waiting for...
Talking Twitter with SirNige – July Edition: Despite the silence on #SalaryGate issue lately, the challenges...
A comparative look at bank charges: Continuing with the theme of what to consider when...
Why was Councillor Mbanga handed a box of roots?: Councillor Chris Mbanga was presented with a box of...
A long hard ride against poaching: Zimboundary is a made up of two cyclists who...
Full strength SA and Aussie teams to play in Harare: Harare Sports Club will play host to its most...
The Pointe – busy and for good reason: In these financially stressed times I have, in vain,...
Clean and Green Zimbabwe- new recycling initiative launches: A new recycling company Clean and Green Zimbabwe was...
Wrought iron artists bring metal to life: Travelling from the National Sports Stadium towards the city...
A ray of hope for Zimbabwean golf: The esteemed Hatcliffe Girls Development Trust (HGDT) that brought...
Vital repairs at the National Gallery: Artists, art lovers, and gallery goers in general who...
Verandah Gallery Charity Exhibition, 27 July: For 100 years, Emerald Hill Children’s Home has been...
Musicians play second fiddle to preachers: Some street corners in Harare’s CBD, that used to...
Press Release: Vagina Monologues author lands in Harare tomorrow: Eve Ensler, Tony Award winning playwright, performer, activist, author...
Long Time Coming : Short Writings From Zimbabwe: There is more to Zimbabwe than is often portrayed...
Naked cables pose a danger: City residents have raised their concerns over exposed ZESA...
Council hears committee findings on water loan abuse: The special committee tasked with assessing the appropriateness of...
What to consider when choosing or losing a bank Part 2: In the first part of this two-part series we...
Telecel introduces debit card for Telecash users: Telecel Zimbabwe has become the first mobile phone operator...
Students build environmental app: Students from the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) have...
Day in the life: Kombi driver: Over the last few years kombi drivers have become...
Ward 11; Meet your councillor: Ward 11 is one of four wards that contain...
Know your ward 4 and 11, Mbare: Wards 4 and 11 stretch from Coventry Road in...
Residents switch to gas: Failure by the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) to...
Pimp my Kombi: Due to increasing competition in the kombi business many...
Herbal medicines gaining acceptance: Many people across the city are using the services...
Urban ecosytems under siege: The burning of vleis and grasslands in Harare reaches...
Coventry starts Rio 2016 Olympic Training: Kirsty Coventry, Africa’s most decorated Olympian, has started preparing...
Getting your child online safely: What is the right age for someone to start...
Aloe Congress shows human – plant relationships: Shaped by suffering” is how South African botanist Ernst...
City owed $253 million: City of Harare (CoH) recently revealed that it is...
Prescription drug abuse on the rise: The abuse of drugs and prescription medicines is on...
Junior Council celebrates World Day against Child Labour: On Saturday 14 June 2014, the Harare City Junior...
Council threatens dog licence crack down: City of Harare last month said that it will...
MEAG Cleans up Elizabeth Windsor Road: Elizabeth Windsor Road in Marlborough is a busy thoroughfare...
Anniversary issue out today: Dear reader, It’s our birthday! It’s been twelve months...
Know you rivers: Causeway River: Historically the Causeway River was a lifeline – it...
Spare parts cons in Kaguvi Street: A catch line for a certain motor spares company...
Ward 18: Meet your Councillor: To most of his friends and colleagues he is...
Ward 18: Know your ward: Ward 18 is in the north east of Harare,...
Morton Jaffray upgrade ahead of schedule says Council: Council says that the water and sanitation rehabilitation project...
Time to enforce smoking laws in Harare?: It is peak hour in Harare CBD. The streets...
Road Port opens another branch in High Glen: A new inter-city bus terminal has been established adjacent...
Xerophytica 2014 – Plants for our future: The Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Zimbabwe is...
Artist in Profile: Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude: Art for Nyaude can be said to be a...
CBD toilets inadequate and poorly maintained: Harare has a population of more than 2 million...
A Financial View: Choosing a Bank Part 1: In many countries, the banker-customer relationship has reached a...
Dinner at Spice Lounge: As my favorite Indian restaurant in Harare has of...
Book Launch tomorrow: A Hippo Love Story by Karen Paolillo: Wildlife and Environment Zimbabwe, Mashonaland Branch is hosting Karen...
Playground upgrade sponsored by Unilever: Unilever has embarked on a programme to rehabilitate the...
Education in the digital era: The emergence of the internet has brought efficiencies to...
Harare looks to build on tourism awards: The fortunes of Harare are set to improve if...
Church to spend $370,000 on community boreholes: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...
Highlights from the world of 263Chat: May Edition: A pertinent question after reports of vehicle purchases for...
Tikki Hywood Trust – Protecting our pangolins: WHO walks on two legs has the eye of...
Computers donated to Mabelreign District Office: City of Harare’s Mabelreign district offices yesterday received a...
Literary conversation with Valerie Tagwira: Uncertainty of Hope, published in 2006 by Weaver Press,...
Water debate boils in Borrowdale: Residents of Ward 18 in the northern suburbs of...
Miombo Magic, our community festival: The third ever Miombo Magic music festival took place...
Women’s network linking and sharing for business: It’s been some time since Angels Online gave up...
Council probes luxury vehicle spend: Council has appointed a five member committee to investigate...
Residents complain about dumping fees: Residents from a cross-section of Harare northern suburbs have...
Online backup solutions ensure file safety: “My documents will not open, a virus has attacked...
Kombi robberies increase: There have been an alarming number of robberies on...
Homefields Centre determined to break world record: Homefields Centre, a home for the mentally challenged, will...
Carriage Halt falters: Nestled in the shadow of the Avondale Police Station...
Market rejects sack potatoes: In the February issue of Harare News, we reported...
Some practical money saving tips: In these days of the fearsome liquidity crunch that...
Kombi’s hike fares to compensate for heavy policing: Kombis plying some City routes have increased fares by...
How safe is your water?: Human bodies are made up of around 75% water....
Harare Hockey League busy but under resourced: The Harare Hockey League is struggling to flourish into...
Pesticides: Know what you’re eating: Recent tests carried out by the Zimbabwe Organic Producers...
What’s that building? Eastgate Mall: Finding termites building huge mounds in rural areas seems...
Solidarity gathering at Nigerian Embassy: A Bring Back Our Girls solidarity gathering was held...
Putting crows on our payroll: Crows are a fairly ubiquitous feature of our city’s...
City to increase twins: Harare continues to enjoy healthy bilateral relations as demonstrated...
Turning Avondale Green makes its mark: Avondale residents last week met at the Avondale shopping...
Vandana Shiva to visit Harare: As Zimbabweans become increasingly concerned about the links between...
Creativity in Newlands at Koovha Creative Hub: With a view to providing a space for artistic...
Yolanda Mubaiwa: Daring to dream and conquer: It is said that enough hard work beats talent...
Harare International Carnival promises excitement: The renamed Harare International Carnival (HIC) will roar into...
Cynthia Mare in Mother’s Day show: Multi award-winning afro-fusion sensation Cynthia Mare is set to...
Highlights from the world of #263Chat: April Edition: This is the second installment of the #263Chat column...
National Gallery invites students to exhibit: The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) is inviting young...
Council installs solar street lights: City of Harare has installed four solar powered street...
Prince Edward take down Lomagundi in tournament first encounter: The Tigers of Prince Edward subdued Lomagundi High School...
Ward 5: Know your ward: Ward 5 is one of the most diverse in...
Ward 5: Meet Your Councillor: A ‘fire brand politician’ is how some of her...
Painting Mbare’s Heroes: Mbare, one of Harare’s oldest ghettos, has seen its...
HIFA Youth Zone grooms next generation of festival goers: It’s not just adults who are well catered to...
Dairibord Schools Rugby Festival starts with new outlook: The annual Schools Rugby Festival, which this year changed...
HIFA Day 2 Review: Day two of HIFA was full of interesting shows...
Gallery: Blended 328 @ HIFA: Country funk band Blended 328 took to main stage...
May issue out!: Issue number 10 of Harare News is out, putting...
Council demolishes illegal structures at ranks: City of Harare has started the demolition of illegal...
HIFA Day 1 Review: Day One of HIFA 2014 got off to a...
Stealing water from beneath our feet: Every service breakdown in Zimbabwe produces its own brand...
HIFA switches on tonight!: The much awaited Harare International Festival of the Arts...
Know your rivers: The Umwindsi: How many rivers are left in the city that...
Completion of kombi holding bay stalled: Nearly two years after the City of Harare proposed...
Artist profile: Misheck Masamvu: Born: 1980 Penhalonga, Mutare Lives and Works: Harare Started...
Outdoor advertising on the increase: Harare is infested with billboards. Stretches of roads like...
Guest acts announced for Tuku’s Greatest Hits concert: The much awaited Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s Greatest Hits Concert...
Funky bins create green supply chain: Remember the ‘funky bins’ at HIFA last year? They...
Reggae outfit Black Supremacy praises Red Fox: Kenyan reggae outfit Black Supremacy who were in Harare...
City of Harare’s sources of finance: In order to finance its ongoing activities across the...
Car disposal a looming calamity: The proliferation of used cars in Harare is a...
Tom’s top hot cross buns: Hot Cross buns make the perfect subject for this...
Take a trip to Mukuvisi: Mukuvisi Woodland is one of the few places in...
Video: Preview of HIFA 2014 musicians: This is a playlist of videos of this year’s...
Harare International Carnival looking green: City of Harare and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)...
Know your ward: Ward 16 in Harare West: Ward 16 comprises suburbs Greencroft, Sunrise, Sunridge, Ridgeway, Mabelreign,...
Ward 16: Meet your councillor, Lancelot Mudavanhu: Many politicians claimed power from popularity in their constituencies...
Your Gig Guide for the long weekend: As we celebrate 34 years of independence along with...
The Fishmonger: Lacking shine but still popular: The Fishmonger in Avondale has been going for...
Avondale’s hidden Eden: Florence Chisholm Park, otherwise known as Avondale Park, is...
Nehanda as a white man? ‘Lovers in Time’ historical comedy set for HIFA: A play that celebrates the life of First Chimurenga...
In the line of fire: Edmore Mawindo: Being a security guard is hardly a fun profession....
Managing your generator: cleaner air, less noise: Electricity, or rather the lack of it, is an...
Low quality bricks: a false economy: The number of low quality bricks flooding the market...
Sale of illicit beer on the rise at commuter ranks: The sale of alcohol popularly known as cranko (spirits),...
A Memory This Size: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2013: The quality of the Caine Prize anthologies is always...
Mufakose cleans up its act: The Mufakose residential area, one of the oldest ghettos...
HIFA programme announced: It’s that time of the year again where art...
The Caddy or the Cart?: Harare is something of a dream city for golfers,...
Traffic Safety Council to launch holiday campaign: Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) is set to...
Fans to select Tuku songs: Renowned musician Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi will treat his fans...
Highlights from the world of #263Chat: March edition: Back in October we introduced you to Sir Nige,...
How to HIFA: The Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) is...
Table Tennis tournament for U18s this Saturday: Harare Table Tennis Association (HTTA) will host an Under...
School kids invited to create ‘up-cycled’ fashion for HIFA & Euro tour: School kids across the country are being called upon...
Econet launches third mobi-money service: In the race to control the mobi-money market, Econet...
Cell phone cons in Harare: Tendai Humba’s* dream of owning a smart phone turned...
April issue out!: Dear Reader, We’ve been rather concerned down at Harare...
Clean-up at Kamfinsa: Miracle Missions came together with local businesses and residents...
Lack of ramps hindering access for the disabled: Being disabled is not easy in Harare’s Central Business...
Churchill receives boost from Nashua: Nashua Zimbabwe yesterday donated a new rugby kit to...
Sanitary lanes a cover for dark deeds: Sanitary lanes, popularly known as mikoto in the Central...
What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?: Residents often find projects sprouting up in their neighbourhoods...
Da Eros – A hearty Italian spot for families: On our way to Belgravia for lunch at Da...
Harare Central Hospital gets a donation: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) yesterday handed over...
Prince Edward wins Sevens tournaments: Prince Edward School basked in glory as they took...
Mbare bio-digester to transform organic waste: Plans to construct an 800m3 bio-digester in Mbare are...
$50m needed to revamp streetlights: It takes courage and determination to walk on Harare’s...
Solar power to heat college water: Harare Institute of Technology’s (HIT) halls of residence are...
What’s that building: the Railway Station: If you go up the Harare kopje and gaze...
The changing face of Greendale: Residents in the Greendale area will no doubt have...
Meet Chirikure Chirikure: wordsmith: One of Zimbabwe’s most renowned poets, with work published...
Birds to see in your Harare garden: In this wonderful, bird-friendly country with its total of...
Ward 41: meet your councillor: One of only six women in Harare’s City Council,...
National Gallery celebrates Women’s Day: The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) last week launched...
NIAA runs educational workshops: To help teachers prepare students for the annual Speech...
Vendors head to the tobacco auction floors: Tobacco sales floors have attracted more than just tobacco...
Birdlife Zimbabwe goes technical: Birdlife Zimbabwe has firmly entered the digital age with...
Harare artists in profile: Virginia Chihota: At the age of 30, Virginia Chihota can be...
Female touts on the rise: The trade of touting has long been dominated by...
Francophonie Week comes to Harare: A host of different events will be giving a...
Homefields needs a helping hand: The Homefields Centre, a home for the mentally challenged,...
This September Sun by Bryony Rheam: This September Sun is a searing account of family...
Makusha eyes World Indoor Champs medal: Churchill High School old boy, track and field star...
Mindfulness and the art of being happy: We all want to be happy, but often we...
Harare’s dancehall square off: Shoko Festival ambassadors Peace Ndlovu a.k.a Ba Shupi and...
New currencies: a layman’s view: Concern from a cross section of residents and small...
Junior golfers hope to shine in SA: Zimbabwe’s leading amateur golfer Stuart Krog intensified his preparations...
Ambitious new arts space opens in Glen Lorne: The inaugural exhibition of Harare’s newest arts space opened...
March issue out now: Dear Reader, Running a monthly community newspaper in Harare...
What’s that building?: It might not be quite in the mould of...
Three Decades in the Long Grass by Duncan Clarke and Babette van Gessel: Three Decades in the Long Grass chronicles the story...
DV8 – Kamfinsa’s upmarket family steak house: I chose DV8 for a date because it was...
Artists to get financial training at HIFA: Old Mutual has teamed up with HIFA to give...
Creating a hub for techies: Technologists are by nature innovators and it’s this mentality...
Mokoomba bids farewell to Harare: Widely traveled afro-fusion group Mokoomba sampled new songs as...
New noise by-laws on horizon: The Mayor of Harare, Councillor Bernard Manyenyeni has mooted...
Domestic exploits: are you being fair?: Employing someone to look after your house, and possibly...
Edgars back in the game: Zimbabwe’s premier retail clothing store Edgars yesterday launched a...
Know your rivers: the Marimba River: We start our journey down the Marimba River at...
How to make Harare great – Part 3: support for change: Having previously seen how to achieve smart growth and...
Harare to withdraw leases of properties built on wetlands: The City of Harare will start cancelling leases of...
Plastic surgeon sets sights on change: All of Harare’s major government hospitals suffer from a...
Man’s best friend or a dangerous animal?: A dog attack is a terrifying and traumatic experience....
1,000km walk against litter: Proudly Zimbabwean Foundation executive trustee Fungai Chiposi last month...
Steam trains return to Harare: 106 lucky passengers had a bit of a treat...
Lighting the way: Drive along the north side of the University after...
First Floor Gallery opens Dramascapes: Walking into First Floor Gallery (FFG) last Thursday evening,...
Men for Others at St George’s College: St. George’s College covers 80 hectares of beautiful manicured...
How to get international acts on stage: Treating Harare audiences to acts from around the world...
Shaking it up: top 10 milkshakes according to Tomas: This month I decided that a milkshake challenge was...
Valentine’s in the city: Friday was Valentine’s day, a day well known as...
A cleaner Harare by 2018: City of Harare’s Waste Management Department has unrolled its...
International Children’s Cancer Day this Saturday: Five years ago, Jean’s four year old daughter McKenna...
Coming to Zimbabwe back at Reps Theatre: Following a successful show at last year’s HIFA, Coming...
Ward 8: Meet your councillor: With a political career starting back in 1960, Christopher...
Harare-born rowers qualify for Youth Olympics: Daniella du Toit and Kyle Hinde have made the...
Dance against violence: this Friday at the National Gallery: One in three women will be raped or beaten...
Day in the life of: Airtime vendor, Maxwell: Cell phone usage has grown dramatically in Zimbabwe, and...
Masunda elected HIFA chairperson: Former Harare Mayor Muchadei Masunda is the new Harare...
Rising star Dylan Hondo to emulate brothers: For 18 year-old Harare-born cricketer Dylan Hondo, sports is...
News from the libraries: Harare City Library had to close their Branch Library...
Harare residents talk hopes and dreams for 2014: Joshua Dzerumbaira (29) Cross border trader, Marlborough (pictured above)....
Marlborough joins efforts to save Harare’s wetlands: Residents in the western suburb of Marlborough have stepped...
Netsayi & Black Pressure: tearing it up at Misty’s: New bar-restaurant in Newlands, Misty’s, is appropriately named: dark...
Zim bikers take on Africa’s best: 15 of Zimbabwe’s top mountain bikers travelled to Cape...
Coin shortage brings profit opportunity: The multi-currency system used in Zimbabwe is providing people...
Collaboration and connections, Detroit comes to the Delta: Veteran poet Chirikure Chirikure has encouraged artists from different...
Debunking cancer myths at Book Café: Stigma is one of the main reasons why cancer...
Harare artists in profile: Wycliffe Mundopa: At 26, Wycliffe Mundopa is already a veteran painter...
Can Harare make it?: One year on from its declaration that Harare will...
February issue out now: 2014 is well and truly rolling– already we’re into...
Car wash blues in the capital: As the economy continues to underperform, unemployment has pushed...
NGZ open doors for designers: National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) has called for local...
Comedian Doc Vikela in debut SA tour: Popular stand up comedian Victor Mpofu a.k.a Doc Vikela...
Illegal dumpers caught: City of Harare (CoH) has apprehended two truckers in...
Arts association pushing for national heritage site status: Tafara Mabvuku Arts Association (TAMAA) has requested that National...
Get snapping Harare: Sitting in an armchair with a cold drink in...
Fast food outlets a time bomb for Harare’s health: The long-term effects of fast food will be a...
How to make Harare great – Part 2: Having previously seen how to achieve smart growth, this...
Who owns the verges?: The City of Harare (CoH) has tabled a new...
Shouting for a living: Touting for passengers, commonly known as chihwindi, might have...
Council and Sports Club team up to save lives: Stanford Rusenza’s house is about ten metres from the...
Arts vital in education: Julia Wharton is a theatre director and an educator...
Mashonaland Turf Club spurs racing revival: The Zimbabwean equine industry – whose first recorded race...
Are clean-ups the answer?: Litter in Zimbabwe has become part and parcel of...
Fashion profile: Sabina Mutsvati: Sabina Mutsvati is a young costume designer on the...
Ready to roll: Tomas Brickhill’s top springrolls: This month I decided to compare takeaway spring rolls...
Youth squash seeing a resurgence: Mashumba Makumba is a squash coach who focuses on...
Meet Blessing ‘Bled’ Chimanga: At just 22, Blessing Chimanga is a highly acclaimed...
Community football at the Italian Club: It’s 6pm on a sultry Tuesday evening in November....
Working in the cloud: This month we delve into what is currently one...
Ward 9: Meet your councillor: For most of his council life, which started five...
How to make Harare great – Part 1: McKinsey & Company, the global consulting firm recently published...
Leonardo’s: brilliant lunchtime value: As chance would have it, I ate at Leonardo’s...
What’s happening on the property market: Many owners and landlords are refusing to face our...
New landfill to replace Pomona Dump: Hard on the heels of the fire that engulfed...
Getting skilled despite the odds: Intellectually challenged youth in Harare have a place to...
Nightmares at the passport office: I had been this way many times before. Applying...
Book Café gives Harare a craft fair: Book Café has teamed up with Zimbabwe Applied Art...
100% local concert: At a time when international artists are flocking to...
Eating the fruits of the season: This time of the year in Zimbabwe Mother Nature...
Comedy fiesta a success: The debut annual Simuka Comedy Fiesta, which ran from...
Where to escape to this Christmas: Domboshava 30 min drive $4 per adult Going north,...
Christmas appeal: St Joseph’s: It is Christmas, a wonderful reason to spend time...
Great Zimbabwean food celebrated: After just four months of organisation, the first Zimbabwe...
Retired or rejected: helping Harare’s elderly: Imagine what it would feel like to be old...
Playing the Old Boys: I have to admit that I was excited by...
A festive time for orphans: After months of careful planning, over 2,400 orphans from...
Books for Christmas: Coming back to Zimbabwe on holiday just before Christmas...
Harare City Library rebooted: After seven months of renovation and upgrading, Harare City...
A festival of edutainment at Morgan High: High school students in Harare stepped up for a...
In tribute to Steve Davies: Steve Davies, the chairman of the Conservation Society of...
The Convert premiers tonight: Following a successful stage reading earlier this year, multi...
A new orchard for Arundel School: The Environment and Wildlife Club members, teachers and ground...
Count down with a festival: Varsity Blues Promotion is launching the first ever Harare...
Zimbabwe International Film Festival starts tomorrow: The annual Zimbabwe International Film Festival is back following...
Festive season officially begins: Harare’s City Fathers yesterday lit the Christmas lights at...
What to do in December…: It’s a busy silly season with a lot of...
Turbulence to rock Harare: Jamaican reggae star Sheldon Campbell a.k.a Turbulence is set to perform...
Mayoress visits children’s medical centre: The Mayoress of Harare Fran Manyenyeni this week went...
Harare hosts performance Biennale: For two weeks last month Harare was alight with...
Harare’s libraries get a book boost: The Australian Embassy has donated $9,000 worth of children’s...
City’s dedicated employees rewarded: City of Harare yesterday held its Milestone Awards ceremony...
Let Them Festival nurtures young talent: Established performers again worked with aspiring young artists at...
Cook Off gets its winner: Eleven weeks and three locations later, the Zimbabwe Cook...
Q the Boss shines at Comedy Festival: Comedians staged a magnificent showcase at the inaugural Rainbow...
Cueing up outside: pool gains popularity in Harare: The game of pool is growing in popularity thanks...
Ambulances: Emergency service or taxi?: A reader wrote in to voice concern over the...
Underage drinking a public health problem: Kevin Dziwa* was watering his garden when he heard...
16 Days of Activism – a line up: The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence...
Choosing local: clothing lines from Harare: When one hears about local urban wear in Harare,...
December issue out now: Dear Reader, For Christmas we are very happy to...
Book Review: The Trek & Other Stories by Lawrence Hoba: These ten stories by Zimbabwean author, Lawrence Hoba, form...
City farming: keeping chickens in Harare: Chicken pens and pigsties are not usually sights associated...
‘Know your rivers’ Part Two: the Gwebi River: A story is told that when the founders of...
Changing Zimbabwean theatre: Almasi Arts: Almasi Arts is a new arts organisation founded by...
Zimbabwe Cook Off – semi final: Week 10 of the Zimbabwe Cook Off started three...
Rising up against gender based violence: Today is the start of the global campaign 16...
Marlborough Wetlands: a very public meeting: On Saturday morning the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), in...
Urban agriculture threatened from all sides: Urban farming is an integral part of the lifestyle...
Suburban Safari: Harare’s Creatures of the night: Zimbabwe’s national parks attracts tourists from far and wide,...
Harare’s Mayoress takes maiden disbursement tour: The Mayoress of Harare, Fran Manyenyeni, this week went...
Cresta group unveils holiday packages in its Harare hotels: Hospitality group Cresta has slashed prices for their rooms...
A magnificent meal at La Fontaine: As part of their re-launch after the Meikles’ Hotel...
Embassy of Japan sponsors a training centre in Hatfield: The Embassy of Japan will be aiding the construction...
Harare heading for water crisis: Millions of Harare residents are at risk of waterborne...
Traditional & Organic Food Festival hits Harare in December: Next month Harare will be treated to the first...
Urban Logging – Where are all our trees going?: Have you noticed a big increase lately in the...
Schools are enviro-challenged at Mukuvisi Woodlands: 30 schools converged at Mukuvisi Woodlands for their fourth...
Cook Off down to final 3: Two hours after the proposed start, Week 9 of...
US Embassy gives city youth a kicking opportunity: A group of boys who used to play soccer...
Cappuccino controversy: Tomas Brickhill’s Top 10: As yet another South African franchise, Mugg & Bean,...
Battling for immunity at the Cook Off: Week 8 of the Zimbabwe Cook Off took place...
Learning to stop burning: one school’s story: School children from Courtney Selous Primary in Greendale are...
An avian evening of art, wine and conservation at St George’s: BirdLife Zimbabwe hosted an enjoyable evening on Saturday at...
New hope for Harare’s roads: Road maintenance equipment to be used to rehabilitate Harare’s...
Gymnastics fever hits Harare: As we reach the end of 2013 and tortured...
Tech to protect you online: Thank you to everyone for their feedback on last...
Eaglesvale triumph at gala: Eaglesvale Primary swam to victory in the Irvines Friendly...
City of Harare drained by leaks and unpaid bills: City of Harare is reportedly losing 62% of treated...
Rats on the rise?: As garbage increasingly piles up at street corners and...
Skyping art from Harare: Harare-based artists from different genres including poetry, theatre and...
Coventry to open swimming academy: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kirsty Coventry has plans to...
Cook Off nearing its end: Week 7, on 2 November, started with Chef Stephen...
Dealing with noise pollution in Harare: The level of noise pollution in some parts of...
City youths make it happen – a story of triumph over adversity: Xolani Masoka is an inspiring success story – from...
Minister, Mayor, Church and Musician tackle city litter: The Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa’s...
Meet the Mayor: His Worship Bernard Gabriel Manyenyeni managed to slot us...
Waterpolo: Falcon win 77th Crusader Shield title: Falcon College from Esigodini have retained the Crusader Shield...
Zimbabwe motor sports revved back into life: After a ten year slump in activity, motor racing...
BirdLife Zimbabwe drawing competition for kids: In a drive to educate young people on the...
French jugglers in town: Harare is in for a treat tomorrow night with...
November issue out today!: The November issue of Harare News is on the...
Packed house discuss Harare’s water crisis: Residents, policy makers and experts last night packed into...
Njelele opens Afropolicity: A rare fusion of both visual and performance art...
First dessert challenge at Cook Off: Week 6 of the Zimbabwe Cook Off required contestants...
Sorella’s Pizzeria turns one: The Faccio sisters, Gemma and Chiara were happy and...
Recycled art takes centre stage at Green Expo: What many people throw away as waste was crafted...
Motor Racing Champs 2013 – get revved up for Sunday’s finale!: Time: Sunday 27th October, 12pm Venue: Donnybrook Raceway (out...
Marechera play at the Protest Arts Festival: Celebrated writer Dambudzo Marechera will this year be honored...
Tafi Machingaidze taking BMX higher: My earliest memory of Tafi Machingaidze is from an...
Residents’ organisations walk out on Council: The budget consultative meeting, which was supposed to take...
Filmmakers & musicians undertake innovative DIY promotion: Upcoming filmmakers and musicians are resorting to screening snippets...
Let The Drums Speak – DVD launch: Talented drummer, vocal and instrumentalist musician Blessing Bled Chimanga...
Pomona dump burns on: It’s Tuesday but the fire that started on Sunday...
Book Review: Running With Mother: This book review is by Chibairo D Nhengu. Chibairo...
Diagn’ Art Dance Company comes to Harare: Senegalese dance group Diagn’ Art Dance Company performed Saturday...
Cook-off heats up!: Week 5 of the Zimbabwe Cook Off was held...
Burning medical waste irks Kuwadzana residents: Depending on the strength and direction of the wind...
The Shop Cafe: punching above its weight: Forget the opinions of the gourmands, the experts, the...
Unsuspecting commuters robbed by drivers: On a peaceful late Friday afternoon, Clara, a domestic...
Anti-litter, crime and open fires campaign launched in Harare: City of Harare yesterday launched its anti-litter, anti-crime and...
Get down to the October World Music Festival: Music lovers are being treated to fresh voices in...
Deputy Minister promises to mobilize funds for youth – who recycle: Green Ambassador, Dereck Mpofu yesterday took Deputy Minister of...
Pornography & video usage ends free internet at Africa Unity Square: Free internet connection at Africa Unity Square has been...
Pop up informal restaurants – “kwaGogo” – take off in Avenues: Pop up restaurants, commonly known as kwaMother or kwaGogo,...
Time for a cook off!: Last Saturday marked the fourth week of the Zimbabwe...
Harare City Council – Facts & figures worth knowing: As a community newspaper, one of our key objectives...
“Comedy was always in my blood” – Interview with Carl Joshua Ncube: Carl Joshua Ncube is getting Zimbabweans laughing. The infamously...
Not waving, but drowning – swim safely this summer: Now that summer is here and temperatures are soaring,...
‘Something Nice from London’ Premieres at the British Council: Star-studded local movie Something Nice from London premiered last night...
The decline of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair: In response to our article ‘Book Fair Turns 30‘ ...
The Burger List with Tomas Brickhill: This month I really wanted to do a cappuccino...
Stolen artefacts come home: Artefacts stolen from the National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ)...
Some interesting internet stats about online security: Frampol has been offering Internet Provision Services to Zimbabwe...
A voices fiesta for Girl Child Creativity @ 1st Floor Gallery: Girl right advocate organisation Girl Child Creativity (GCC) last...
Book Fair turns 30: This year the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) celebrated...
Arundel girls summit Kilimanjaro and raise money: Nine schoolgirls, two teachers and one parent made up...
A Very Pink Occasion – a high tea for cancer awareness: ‘When I was diagnosed with breast cancer it changed...
The tragic consequences of traffic congestion: Crossing the busy streets of downtown Harare can be...
Ashbrittle wetlands under threat: The destruction of Harare’s wetlands continues, with an unnamed...
Old Hararians win league final: Old Hararians (OH) regained their glamour after an eight...
City takes step towards improving water provision: City of Harare is rehabilitating the Morton Jaffray water...
St. John’s College pipers perform in Scotland: Seventeen boys from St John’s College Pipe Band joined...
Community builder for October: SirNige: Known as SirNige to his followers, Nigel Mugamu is...
Council backs community on Newlands facelift: Shop owners, tenants, residents and other stakeholders have come...
MP Majome and community roll up sleeves in Avonlea: Over 200 volunteers took part in a clean-up in...
Hope Masike to introduce new act: Mbira songstress Hope Masike is to introduce a new...
“Hope for Africa” at the Combined Senior Schools’ Concert: This year’s Combined Senior Schools’ Concert, held annually at...
de Jonge in Presidents Cup: Harare-born professional golfer Brendon de Jonge is confirming his...
October issue out today: Letter from the Editor Distribution of our October issue...
Gateway, St. Ignatius & St. Johns scoop top prizes at Allied Arts Festivals: At a colourful ceremony held outside the Jubilee Hall...
Dereck Mpofu’s 7 Arts green gig: Celebrated artists came together at Rainbow 7 Arts on...
Chronicles of a rough journey: Prominent music producer, guitarist and musician Clive ‘Mono’ Mukundu...
Scamming the desperate: Tawanda Mukarakate vividly remembers the first day he came...
Childcare on the job: In times of economic hardship many women struggle to...
Elvis Blue to rock Harare: Two-time South African Musician of the Year award winner and...
Take to Tandoor for your Indian treats: Sitting atop the Sunrise Sports Club in Ridgeview, Tandoor...
Shutdown at Shoko: Hip hop artists dominated last night’s show on the...
Friday’s Shoko with Tony Rebel: The Chiwoniso Maraire main stage is a poignant setting...
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South African poet takes top spot at Shoko slam: South African poet Masai Dabula snatched Shoko Festival’s Breaking...
Burning tyres for wire: Residents are calling for the Environmental Management Agency (EMA)...
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Lafarge Cement urged to ‘put people before profits’: Step into the streets of Mabvuku and you’ll immediately...
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Harare has a new mayor: Councilor for Ward 17 Benard Manyenyeni is the new...
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

Council forges ahead with prepaid water meters despite massive resistance

Debate on the pre-paid water metering system continues to boil, as council moves in to start installing prepaid water meters to run a pilot project. According to an advertorial that appeared in a local daily paper on 20 April, City of Harare announced that it was going ahead with the prepaid water meter project, despite