Harare City Councillor In A Fix Over Corrupt Land Deals

Harare City Councillor Accused Of Corrupt Land Deals

Council documents reveal that Duma, serving as audit committee chairperson, allegedly intimidated housing director Admore Nhekairo into authorising two unapproved residential stands in Mabelreign’s upscale neighbourhood. The properties were reportedly designated for Walter Chigwereva and Danai Dzawanda without proper municipal procedures.

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Insiders suggest Duma operates as part of an organised network that is exploiting Harare’s housing shortages.

“The councillor appears to be fronting for powerful property syndicates targeting municipal lands,” revealed a senior council official speaking anonymously. “These groups have illegally occupied multiple sites in Mabvuku and Tafara, even encroaching on burial grounds and community recreational spaces.”

Harare Mayor Warns Councillors To Stay Away From Corrupt Deals

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume recently cautioned elected officials against involvement in questionable activities.

“Council members must maintain ethical standards,” Mafume stated. “Our responsibility is ensuring equitable urban development, not facilitating backdoor property deals.”

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Newsday’s attempts to obtain a comment from Councillor Duma proved unsuccessful, with multiple calls to his mobile phone going unanswered. The allegations raise serious concerns about governance transparency in Harare’s urban planning processes as housing demand continues to outpace supply in Zimbabwe’s capital.