Auditor-General Flags Harare Council Over Missing Records

Auditor-General Vimbai Chikwenhere flagged Harare City Council for missing financial records across its business entities, including Sunshine Holdings and City Parking, NewZimbabwe.com reported. The audit report covering the 2022 and 2023 financial years exposed persistent misgovernance and opaque accounting, deepening concerns over the capital city’s ability to manage public resources and deliver services. The findings place fresh pressure on the council to reform its financial controls or risk further erosion of ratepayer trust and central government intervention. Previous audits have repeatedly highlighted similar lapses, indicating systemic weaknesses in the council’s financial management and raising questions about possible misappropriation. The report could trigger a forensic investigation and potential sanctions if the council fails to account for the missing records, further complicating Harare’s already strained service delivery.