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Bulawayo floods warning

In a notice to the residents, Town Clerk Christopher Dube urged residents to open weep holes in boundary walls as the rainy season has begun.

By Silas Nkala Nov. 13, 2025

Bulawayo’s water crisis sparks urgent calls for action

The mayor detailed a multi-tiered strategy which includes a US$14.5 million infrastructure overhaul as well as the privately sector-led construction of the Glass Block Bopoma Dam.

By Silas Nkala Nov. 13, 2025

Bulawayo’s water crisis sparks urgent calls for action

BCC warns of flash floods

Bulawayo city centre has become synonymous with the dumpsites in various sanitary lanes and other places, mostly blamed on vending.

By Silas Nkala Nov. 13, 2025

BCC grapples with non-revenue water loss

Bulawayo City Council is overwhelmed by non-revenue water loss at a time when the city is grappling with the challenge of providing adequate water to consumers

By Silas Nkala Nov. 12, 2025

BCC grapples with non-revenue water loss

Bulawayo targets investment, smart growth under new corporate strategy

Moyo said the city’s corporate strategy ran until 2025, after which a new plan for 2026-30 will take effect.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Nov. 11, 2025

Bulawayo targets investment, smart growth under new corporate strategy

Poverty reduction: A mirage in a desert of broken promises

President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week told the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, that Zimbabwe has nearly halved poverty since 1995.

By Newsday Nov. 7, 2025

Poverty reduction: A mirage in a desert of broken promises

Government owes BCC schools ZiG29m

Under Beam, the government pays tuition fees for underprivileged students, including orphans.

By Silas Nkala Nov. 7, 2025

Bulawayo City Council champions breast cancer and mental health awareness

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart underscored the connection between physical and mental health, noting that the two could not be separated when addressing the challenges faced by breast cancer patients

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Nov. 4, 2025

Bulawayo City Council champions breast cancer and mental health awareness

Bulawayo City Council requires US$14,5m to fix sewer, water challenges

Bulawayo City Council requires about US$14,5 million to tackle infrastructure-related problems which include water and sewer systems, among other issues, mayor David Coltart has said.

By Silas Nkala Oct. 25, 2025