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City of Harare, EMA and Geo Pomona Intensify Waste Management Ahead of COMESA Summit ...
The City of Harare, in collaboration with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and Geo Pomona Waste Management officials yest...
Ward 7 Residents Urged to Take Responsibility for Clean Environment.
HARARE – Deputy Mayor Cllr Rosemary Muronda has urged residents of Ward 7 to take full responsibility for maintaining a clean envi...
Ward 7 Residents Urged to Take Responsibility for Clean Environment.
HARARE – Deputy Mayor Cllr Rosemary Muronda has urged residents of Ward 7 to take full responsibility for maintaining a clean envi...
City of Harare Reaffirms Sustainable Waste Management Commitment
The City of Harare has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable environmental management.
Glenview Residents Praise Waste Collection, Urge Faster Rollout Of Smart Water Metres
Residents of Ward 31 in Glen View South have commended the City of Harare for improved refuse collection under its partnership wit...
STATEMENT BY THE CITY OF HARARE ON THE AUDITOR GENERAL FINDINGS ON STAFF COSTS FOR TH...
1. The City of Harare has noted with concern recent reports circulating on social media and other media platforms alleging that Co...
Harare Educates Pupils On Waste Management
The City of Harare, in partnership with Geopomona Waste Management and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), today hosted a C...
City of Harare commemorates World Bicycle Day
City of Harare has held World Bicycle Day commemorations aimed at rethinking mobility and making streets safer for every cyclist, ...
City of Harare takes clean-up campaign to Borrowdale
City of Harare held a clean-up campaign in Helensvale, Borrowdale which was spearheaded by Borrowdale District Office.
Council prioritizes supply of adequate water to residents
Council is implementing a raft of measures which include negotiating with chemical suppliers and introducing new technology with a...
Junior Councillors leading by example
Harare City Junior Council has held a clean-up campaign in the Central Business District.
Council records an increase in markets revenue
Council has recorded a significant increase in revenue collected from the informal sector during the first quarter of 2023 with th...
Council to clamp on illegal activities
Council is conducting a joint enforcement operation aimed at clearing all illegal activities in the Central Business District and ...
City targets 536 mega litres amid power woes
The city’s water treatment plants are constantly undergoing rehabilitation with the aim of realizing the target of 536 megalitres ...
Council in solar farms talks
Council is negotiating with two companies that want to partner the city in developing, maintaining and operating solar power plant...
“Operation Chenesa Harare” demystified
“Operation Chenesa Harare” is premised on a community-based approach, where local stakeholders partner Council in cleaning their e...
Sunningdale District supports Operation Chenesa Harare
Sunningdale District has embarked on a cleaning up programme supporting “Operation Chenesa Harare” launched by Mayor Mafume last w...
Catch them young programmes for schools
The City of Harare has embarked on catch them young programmes in schools aimed at instilling a sense of responsibility towards th...
Catch them young programmes for schools
The City of Harare has embarked on catch them young programmes in schools aimed at instilling a sense of responsibility towards th...
Stick to your regulatory duties, EMA told
Mayor Cllr Jacob Mafume says the Ministry of Climate and Environmental Management and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) mu...
Council embarks on stakeholder engagements on waste management
City of Harare has embarked on a massive awareness campaign aimed at educating residents on the need to keep a clean environment a...
Council partners Silveira House urban greening
Council has partnered Silveira House on a re-greening project of green spaces at Kuwadzana major park.
Council targets alternative revenue streams
Council has set targets for all its departments to raise funds to improve service delivery pursuing non-traditional revenue stream...
Council encourages Cluster houses to upgrade water and sewer systems
Council has resolved that new cluster house owners should upgrade sewer and water systems to suit the number of residents on thei...
Performance agreements to ensure targets are met
Council is deliberately adopting performance contracts for management and employees to ensure that what is agreed on as targets is...
€304m deal to transform Pomona waste management
A German investor, Geogenix BV, is set to invest €304 million in a massive waste-to-energy project at Pomona dumpsite in Harare wh...
Cabinet approves dumpsite investor
A Joint venture agreement between Harare City Council and German investor, Geogenix BV, which will see the firm investing €303,9 m...
Local authorities important in disaster management: Mayor
Local authorities play an important role in disaster risk management and must be well equipped in light of new disasters that have...
Refuse collection to improve
Garbage collection is set to improve following the purchase of 10 new refuse compactors, five skip trucks and one front and loader...
Council targets to plant 700 trees
Council has so far planted 526 trees in the city and is targeting to plant 700 in its greening programme.
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44 companies face trade effluent fines
At least 44 companies in Harare will be fined $1200 after failing to install pre-treatment facilities to treat industrial effluent...
Council sets up taskforce to improve service delivery
Council has set up an inter-departmental task force to coordinate the repair and maintenance of service delivery plant and equipme...
Council warns residents over stream bank cultivation
Stream bank cultivation remains banned in Harare.
Council moves to stop Pomona fires
Council has set up two thematic committees to work on a strategy to prevent the recurrence of fires at Pomona dumpsite.
How parents can help their children navigate their feelings during school reopenings.
The coronavirus outbreak has caused major disruptions to daily life and children are feeling these changes deeply.