Africa: Towards Cities Without Slums
Updated: Fri 23 Mar, 02:45 am
Millions of people live in slums and the rapid growth of cities is compounding the problem. A meeting of ministers on housing and urban development aims to improve the lives of those living under … read more »
Zimbabwe Driving Schools Run Short of Training Space
Updated: Wed 21 Mar, 07:24 am
Harare driving schools have run short of training space after the closure of a pad by the government for development purposes. read more »
Harare in Need of U.S$51 Million for Water Repairs
Updated: Wed 14 Mar, 02:47 am
Harare City Council urgently requires US$51 million to replace 200km of dilapidated and leaking water reticulation pipes and replace 100km of collapsed sewer pipeline, Mayor Muchadeyi Masunda has … read more »
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The acting inspector general of police has pointed out that the shortage of permanent accommodation for officers may contribute to corruption. Read more »
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Despite the country's agricultural potential, DR Congo has the has the highest estimated prevalence of malnutrition in the world. Read more »
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Prolific music critic Fred Zindi says nation should give credit to the groups like Khiama Boys and Chazezesa who pioneered the heart of country's most popular music and led to the ... Read more »
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Manufacturers of the alcoholic drink commonly known as 'Tujilijili' have tried in vain to contest government's decision to ban the commodity. Read more »
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The water shortage in the country's capital Nairobi is set to continue due to floods that washed away the main pipeline supply. Read more »
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While the nation hopes to be a middle-income country by 2030, the construction of Konza and Tatu Cities has been met with mixed reactions. Read more »
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The country's drinking water is among the best in the world, and it remains among a few in the world where water can still be consumed from the tap according to the minister of ... Read more »
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Land and its redistribution has become an increasingly sensitive issue with many people saying it must be based on agronomic success rather than political issues. Read more »
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All Bulawayo council workers went back to work after calling off a week-long strike that has been paralysing service delivery in the city. Read more »
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Least developed countries must improve women's access to education and family planning if they are to achieve sustainable development, says a report. Read more »
