City of Harare
A modern, vibrant, and resilient capital city delivering quality services and smart solutions for all.
Our Vision
Building a sustainable future for Zimbabwe's capital, striving to become:
Our Mission
Our dedicated purpose and driving commitment to our citizens and visitors:
CITI Foundation
At the heart of the City of Harare is a dedication to good governance, sustainable growth, and civic pride. Our corporate values form the core pillar of how we operate, build relationships, and deliver service.
Our Core Values (CITI)
Guided by these principles, we shape our actions and decisions every day.
Dedicated to providing reliable, timely, and quality services to all residents.
Upholding the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and ethics in governance.
Ensuring openness, accountability, and clear communication with our public.
Embracing smart technologies and creative approaches for city development.
About the Council
The Harare City Council is the administrative body tasked with providing services for residents of Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe. Among other duties, the council is responsible for providing clean drinking water, housing and accommodation, refuse collection facilities, and health services.
Our History
The city of Harare evolved from the City of Salisbury which existed in colonial Rhodesia. After the country's independence, Salisbury was renamed Harare and the administration was replaced by the Harare City Council in 1980. Salisbury as a settlement had been established in 1890 by a group of mercenaries called the Pioneer Column which worked for the British South Africa Company led by Cecil Rhodes.
Demographics
Greater Harare or Harare Province, which includes Harare Urban (1.5 million), Harare Rural, Chitungwiza, and Epworth, has a population of about 2.1 million people according to the preliminary census results. Of this population, 1 million are male and 1.1 million are female, contributing to a diverse and energetic urban fabric.
Our Governance
Led by committed public servants, our leadership is dedicated to steering Harare towards sustainable growth and premium service delivery.
Deputy Mayor Cllr. Rosemary Muronda (Ward 7, Mount Pleasant)
Cllr. Cecilia R Chimbiri
Cllr. Blessing Muroyiwa
Cllr. Boniface K. Maburutse
Cllr. Zodiac Duri
Cllr. Danford Ngadziore
Cllr. Everjoyce Kamusikiri
