UCAZ donates to Vurombo Primary School after hailstorm destruction On Thursday, 5 November 2026, Cllr Mike Mataruka, Chairperson of Ruwa Local Board, handed over a donation of IBR roofing sheets, windowpanes, putty, and ceiling boards at Vurombo Primary School on behalf of the Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ). The materials were presented to the Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Honourable Ezra Chadzamira, to rehabilitate seven of the eleven classroom blocks whose roofs were extensively damaged by the hailstorm on 5 October 2026. The school is in Hillside; the high-density suburb hardest hit by the storm. Cllr Mataruka represented UCAZ President and Mayor of The City of Harare His Worship Cllr Jacob Mafume, who was unable to attend the ceremony. Read more 👇👇👇

It is with a deep sense of shock and sadness to announce the passing this morning of the father to the Mayor of Harare and President of the Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe His Worship the Clr Jacob Mafume. Sekuru Mafume has not been well and was admitted in hospital. Deepest condolences to His Worship and the Mafume family. May the Lord comfort and strengthen the family during this very difficult moment. May sekuru Mafume’s dear soul rest in eternal peace. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1WhuoucqYb/?mibextid=wwXIfr