City housing crisis deepens
The Bulawayo City Council housing waiting list has ballooned to over 160 000 as of December 2025, up from over 158 000 recorded in November last year.
By Silas Nkala
16h ago
Byo’s housing crisis demands urgent, inclusive solutions
Bulawayo’s housing crisis has reached alarming proportions, with the city council’s waiting list swelling to more than 161 000 applicants as of December 2025.
By Southern Eye
16h ago
Councillors flag state of Bulawayo cemetery facilities
Speaking during a full council meeting recently, councillor Adrian Moyo raised concern on the bad state of ablution facilities at Umvutcha Cemetery.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 9, 2026
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Zanu PF affiliate incites chaos in Bulawayo
Last month, during a full council meeting, Bulawayo's Ward 3 councillor, Mxolisi Mahlangu, expressed concern over the increasing number of illegal vendors.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 8, 2026
Gold panning fight: Bulawayo councillors receive death threats
He said if the illegal mining activities are not curtailed, the supply dam water levels will never improve.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 7, 2026
Bulawayo requires US$4m for urgent road works
Funding from the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara), parking fees, and municipal resources is expected to be used to finance the road rehabilitation works.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 4, 2026
Illegal miners push Bulawayo’s water security to the brink
BCC engineer Sikhumbuzo Ncube said the miners were not only damaging water sources but also posing serious safety risks to rangers tasked with protecting the catchment areas.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 2, 2026
Bulawayo residents urged to be vigilant in disaster management
“We urge those operating garages to be compliant. This week, two fuel tankers were destroyed and several cars damaged after a fire broke out at Blaze garage,” he said.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 29, 2026
BCC faces legal action over blocked drainage system
He said council should act as a matter of urgency to remove these materials which have rendered the streets an eyesore.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 21, 2026
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Chamisa comeback reopens wounds in UMP
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By Miriam Mangwaya and Evans Mathanda
Feb. 8, 2026
