The Harare City Council is the local governing body of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. It is composed of 46 councillors, each representing a different ward. It is headed by the mayor of Harare, who is assisted by a deputy mayor.[2] The current mayor is Ian Makone of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and the deputy mayor is Kudzai Mazhombe.[3]

Harare City Council
Coat of arms or logo
Coat of arms of the City of Harare
Type
Type
Leadership
Deputy Mayor
Seats46
Elections
First-past-the-post
Last election
2018
Next election
2023
Meeting place
Town House
Website
Official website

Current councillors

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The following is a list of Harare city councillors since the 2018 election.[4]

Ward Area Councillor Party Notes Ref.
1 Harare South Tendai Katsaria MDC Alliance [5][6][4]
2 Harare Central Eugenia Chipfiwa MDC Alliance [6][5]
3 Mbare Tracy Chagarasango MDC Alliance [6][5]
4 Mbare Martin Matinyanya ZANU–PF [5][7]
5 Belvedere Midia Mudariki MDC Alliance [6][5]
6 Harare Central Charles Nyatsuro CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9][10]
7 Avondale Happymore Gotora CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][11][8][9]
8 Highlands Keith Charumbira CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][11][8][9]
9 Greendale Stewart Mutizwa MDC Alliance [6][5]
10 Sunningdale Hammy Madzingira CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][12][8][9]
11 Mbare Anthony Shingadeya MDC Alliance [5]
12 Mbare Patson Mangwiro-Chikwaka MDC Alliance [6][5]
13 Southerton Brian Matione MDC Alliance [6][5]
14 Kambuzuma Costa Mande CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][12][8][9]
15 Warren Park Tichaona Mhetu MDC Alliance [6][5]
16 Mabelreign Denford Ngadziore CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][12][8][9]
17 Mount Pleasant Jacob Mafume CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][13][14]
18 Borrowdale Ian Makone CCC [5][13]
19 Mabvuku Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9]
20 Tafara Mercy Kasvosve CCC [6][15]
21 Mabvuku Scott Sakupwanya ZANU–PF Elected in 26 March 2022 by-election. [16]
22 Hatfield Theresa Manase MDC Alliance [5][6]
23 Waterfalls Stan Manyenga CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][13][8][9]
24 Highfield Lovemore Makuwerere CCC [5][12][8][9]
25 Highfield Luckson Mukunguma MDC Alliance [5]
26 Highfield Maxwell Dutuma CCC Elected in 26 March 2022 by-election. [5][17]
27 Glen Norah Herbert Gomba CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][18][8][9]
28 Glen Norah Chihoma Runyowa CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9]
29 Glen Norah Tendai Matafi MDC Alliance [6][5]
30 Glen View Charles Chidagu CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9]
31 Glen View Tonderai Chakeredza CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9][18]
32 Glen View Gaudencia Marera CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9]
33 Budiriro Joseph Kunashe MDC Alliance [5][6]
34 Mufakose Simon Mapanzure CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9]
35 Mufakose Enock Mupamawonde CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9][7]
36 Mufakose Loveness Gomba MDC Alliance [5][6]
37 Kuwadzana Jason Kautsa CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [8][9][13]
38 Kuwadzana Clifton Zumba MDC Alliance [5][6]
39 Dzivarasekwa Gilbert Hadebe CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [12][8][9]
40 Dzivarasekwa Stephen Dhliwayo CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9][13]
41 Marlborough Kudzai Kadzombe CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][11][8][9]
42 Hatcliffe Elvis Ruzani CCC [5][6][19]
43 Budiriro Blessing Duma CCC Elected in 26 March 2022 by-election. [5]
44 Kuwadzana Adonia Shoko MDC Alliance Elected in 8 February 2020 by-election. [5][6][20]
45 Kuwadzana Mandere Girisoti CCC Recalled 2020; reelected 26 March 2022. [5][8][9][18]
46 Harare East Stewart Wutawunashe MDC Alliance [5][6]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.herald.co.zw/ian-makone-harares-new-mayor/
  2. ^ Taruvinga, Mary (2020-04-19). "Zimbabwe: Harare City Council in Lockdown Demolition of Vending Stalls". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  3. ^ "Ian Makone: Harare's new mayor". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  4. ^ a b "Councillors 2018 - 2023". City of Harare. 2018-12-05.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap "Councillors in the City of Harare after the by-elections held on Saturday 26 March 2022". Community Radio Harare. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2023-01-01 – via Facebook.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Mwonzora Cornered With Own Councillors". ZimEye. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  7. ^ a b Mohammed, Sharleen; Nyanhongo, Lisa (2022-04-06). "Another Blow for Mwonzora As MDC Alliance Councillors Foil Plot to Side-Foot Chamisa". New Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2023-01-02 – via allAfrica.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Factsheet: Who previously held seats to be filled on March 26?". ZimFact. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Factsheet: March 26 by-elections". ZimFact. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  10. ^ Nherera, Diana (2022-03-02). "Nyatsuro to focus on service delivery". Suburban. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  11. ^ a b c "The candidates, the numbers as March 26 nears". Suburban. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  12. ^ a b c d e "Chamisa Retains 'Corrupt Deadwood'". The Herald. 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2023-01-02 – via allAfrica.
  13. ^ a b c d e "CCC councillors appointed to plum posts in Harare". Bulawayo24 News. 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  14. ^ "Harare Mayor Mafume Recalled". The Herald. 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2023-01-01 – via allAfrica.
  15. ^ "Zimbabwe: Councillor Doing Community Service for Personalizing Community Borehole". WNN. 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  16. ^ Chidakwa, Blessings (2022-03-30). "Zanu PF's Scott Sakupwanya celebrates election victory". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  17. ^ "CCC council candidate detained by police after being beaten by ZANU PF thugs". ZWNEWS. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  18. ^ a b c "Harare Mayor Challenges His Recall By Mwonzora". ZimEye. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  19. ^ Joseph, Madzimure (2022-07-01). "CCC Councillor Embroiled in Land Scam". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-01-01 – via allAfrica.
  20. ^ Maponga, George (2020-02-10). "Zanu-PF, MDC Retain Seats in By-Elections". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-01-01 – via allAfrica.