Thursday, March 9th, 2017
The stand-off between Harare City Council and residents over the city’s decision to unleash debt collectors on defaulting rate payers continues with residents declaring they would resist the move. Harare is owed in excess of $700 million by government, residents and businesses. Of the figure, residents owe the bulk of the amount at $386 million
Wednesday, February 15th, 2017
Who do we blame for the mess we’re in? It’s in a sorry state our city, and all ratepayers have the right to be angry. In addition to paying for the services and maintenance that are not...
Monday, February 6th, 2017
City of Harare last month set debt collectors on defaulters in an effort to recover more than $500 million it is owed by residents, businesses, and government in unpaid rates. Now council faces accusations of bias in...
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016
Council’s ten percent retention scheme got off to a disappointing start as a number of wards are still to get their share of funds from last year. According to councillors who spoke to Harare News, some wards...
Monday, July 7th, 2014
City of Harare (CoH) recently revealed that it is owed a combined total of $253,892,806 by ratepayers as at May 2014. City management is caught in a downward spiral as financial constraints hamper service delivery, and residents...
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
A very welcome notice from the City Treasurer’s department is offering all paid up ratepayers a 30% discount of charges for the next 6 months. To qualify, rate payers or debtors need to take up the offer...
