Be Innovative, Local Authorities Urged
LOCAL authorities must think outside the box and come up with means of raising funds for capital projects instead of waiting for the disbursement of devolution funds.
Gwanda Unveils Investment Incentives
The Municipality of Gwanda has launched a comprehensive set of strategic economic incentives aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating growth in key sectors such as agro-processing, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and manufacturing. This initiative is part of the town’s broader vision to transform Gwanda into the economic hub of Matabeleland South Province.
Gwanda Unveils Investment Incentives
The Municipality of Gwanda has launched a comprehensive set of strategic economic incentives aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating growth in key sectors such as agro-processing, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and manufacturing. This initiative is part of the town’s broader vision to transform Gwanda into the economic hub of Matabeleland South Province.
Bulawayo Capitalizes On Zitf Market City Opportunities
The Chronicle – Zimpapers Writer Bulawayo Mayor, Councilor David Coltart, says the local authority took advantage of the just-ended 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to aggressively market the abundant investment opportunities in the second largest city
Municipal Police To Get Arresting Powers
Sikhumbuzo Moyo – The Chronicle reporter Municipal police across the country will soon be granted arresting powers once amendments to the Urban Councils Act are finalized.
Leveraging Social Media For Improved Service Delivery
By Sani Mbofana Social media has become an integral part of modern life, offering unparalleled opportunities for citizens to engage with government agencies and service providers. However, in Zimbabwe, social media platforms are often dominated by hate messages and divisive political rhetoric, rather than constructive, developmental dialogue and civic engagement. As a nation, we are […]
Gender Links Successfully Holds Zimbabwe 2024 Sadc Protocol Summit
By Chris Musekiwa The Zimbabwe 2024 SADC Protocol @Work Summit and Awards kicked off Monday at the Cresta Lodge in Harare. Organized by Gender Links Zimbabwe, the three-day Summit, being held under the theme: Promoting Gender Inclusive Governance and Economic Development, involved all the 92 local authorities of Zimbabwe comprising 32 urban and 60 rural […]
Government Launches Devolution Manual
The government launched the Zimbabwe Inter-Governmental Fiscal Transfers System Administrative Manual, which seeks to guide local authorities to manage and process devolution funds in a transparent and accountable manner.
Council Launches Inventory Audit On Roads Servitudes, Wetlands
The Herald – Ivan Zhakata Harare City Council has launched an inventory audit on roads servitudes and wetlands in line with the Call to Action that was launched by President Mnangagwa in 2023. Town Clerk, Engineer Hosiah Chisango said the blueprint seeks to ensure that all local authorities deliver services that are in sync with […]
Councils Must Collect Rents They Are Just Letting Amount
The Herald The Office of the Auditor-General is now increasing its effectiveness by looking at value for money audits, rather than just checking that the accounts are properly kept and that no one has their hands in the till. In one recent report from Acting Auditor-General, Mrs Rhea Kujinga, she gave the results of examining […]