ZILGA representatives elected to the continental local governance body

The President and Vice President of the Zimbabwe Local Government Association (ZILGA) have been elected to the leadership of the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa – Southern Africa Regional Office (ULGA-SARO).  Dr. Aaron Shamu, the Zimbabwe Local Government Association (ZILGA) President has been elected as Vice President of the United Cities and Local […]

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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 […]

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Ucaz Clocks 100 Years Of Service To Local Governance

By Chris Musekiwa The Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ) is one of the oldest local government associations in Africa. It started as a loose forum of municipalities in 1923, when councils used to meet and discuss matters of common concern. In 1940 the forum adopted a constitution which established the Local Government Association of Southern Rhodesia (LGASR) with […]

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International Women’s Day 2022

The Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”. The Association of Rural District Councils of Zimbabwe (ARDCZ) and UCAZ under the auspices of the Zimbabwe Local Government Association (ZILGA) are part of the dialogue on the local government women’s […]

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