BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has implored residents associations to lead in holding elected officials accountable to ensure service delivery improvements.Speaking on the sidelines of an ongoing national residents summit in Bulawayo yesterday, Coltart said social accountability must remain a priority beyond election periods, warning that elected leaders often drift away from their commitments once in…

MORE than 40 000 households in Harare have been fitted with prepaid water meters under the city’s ongoing smart water metering project, according to the Harare City Council.The development follows a government-backed initiative to modernise water infrastructure, improve efficiency, and better manage consumption.Harare mayor Jacob Mafume told the Daily News yesterday that the rollout marked…

SEX workers in the country have called on the government to legalise their profession, arguing that decriminalisation would protect them from violence, exploitation, and harassment by law enforcement agents.In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, Springs of Life Zimbabwe national programmes coordinator Precious Msindo said sex workers were willing to comply with regulations, including…

A RUWA prophet appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of stealing cash and valuables totalling US$250 000 in Gunhill, Harare.Thomas Kanhu is jointly charged with Learnmore Mirison, with the pair facing unlawful entry into premises in aggravating circumstances.They were remanded in custody until today, when they are expected to apply for bail.The complainant in the…