Harare in February 2011, rising to 137th out of 140 in August 2012. During late 2012, plans to build a new capital district in Mt. Hampden, about north-west of Harare's central business district, were announced and illustrations shown in Harare's daily newspapers. The location of this new district would imply an expansion into Zvimba District. The plan generated varied opinions. In March 2015, Harare City Council planned a two-year project to install 4,000 solar streetlights, at a cost of $15 million, starting in the central business district. In November 2017, the biggest demonstration in the history of Zimbabwe was held in
Mbare, Harare and neighbouring countries. Trade and transport are the pillars of economy in Mbare. Mbare has six government primary schools: Chirodzo, Gwinyai, Chitsere, Shingirai and Nharira. There are three faith schools: St Peter's Roman Catholic School, Chiedza, a Salvation Army church school, and Anglican-run St. Michaels Primary School. The four secondary schools in Mbare are Harare High School, George Stark, St Peters High School and Mbare High School. Hospitals in the area include Edith Oppermann Maternity Wing and Clinic, Mbare Flats Clinic, Matapi clinic and Beatrice Road Infectious Disease hospital. Mbare's features include Rufaro stadium, which hosted the sixth African Games.