Suspended Mutare Mayor Brian James speaks out on dismissal

By Tichaona Sibanda 19 April 2013 The suspended Mayor of Mutare Brian James said he’s not surprised or shocked that Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo has issued a statement saying he’s now fired him. Chombo this week said he had fired the suspended James, accusing him of mismanagement, misconduct...

Tributes paid to ‘good local governance’ advocate

By Nomalanga Moyo 15 April 2013 Tributes have been paid to Farai Barnabas Mangodza, who will be remembered by many for his work with the Combined Harare Residents’ Association (CHRA). Mangodza passed away at Harare Hospital on Saturday after suffering a stroke, and was laid to rest Monday at the capital...

Court bars Chombo from imposing councillor in Bulawayo

By Tererai Karimakwenda 22 January 2013 Bulawayo residents on Monday succeeded in obtaining a court order blocking the Local Government Minister, Ignatius Chombo, from using his powers to appoint a ‘special interest’ councillor in Bulawayo. According to the Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association...