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Bulawayo fails to avail land for development
Bulawayo City Council is facing a deepening housing crisis after failing for more than a year to secure contractors to develop new housing stands in the city. Despite multiple attempts and repeated ad...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:17hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
ZETDC switches off Bulawayo traffic lights
Bulawayo motorists have recently been navigating more dangerous roads after several critical traffic lights in the city were switched off by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Comp...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:16hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter
BCC resumes sorghum production
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resumed commercial sorghum farming at Aisleby Farm after a five-year hiatus, aiming to diversify income sources and reduce dependence on ratepayer funding. The init...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:54hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs US$40,000 to repair refuse trucks
The Bulawayo City Council has revealed it requires approximately US$38,900 to repair 13 broken-down refuse compactor trucks, a critical factor contributing to ongoing challenges in waste collection ac...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:22hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Chinese miner rehabilitates BCC roads
Haulin Quarry Mine, a Chinese-owned mining company operating in Pumula, Bulawayo, has joined forces with local construction company ZADA to rehabilitate some of the city's most damaged roads. The init...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Zacc arrests BCC official over diesel scam
A senior official in the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Fire and Ambulance Services Department has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) on 107 counts of fraud, involving the al...Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:19hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
BCC 20,000 litre fuel scandal, manager suspended
A senior manager in the Bulawayo City Council's Fire and Ambulance Services Department has been suspended from duty amid allegations of siphoning over 20,000 litres of fuel over a three-year period, s...Published: 21 May 2025 at 08:58hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
BCC battle illegal environmental activities
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal gold mining, sand poaching, and firewood theft-activities that are wreaking havoc on the environment and jeopardising t...Published: 21 May 2025 at 08:56hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe return to big stage
For the first time in over two decades, Zimbabwe is back on Test cricket's most storied stage. On Thursday, the Chevrons will walk out at Trent Bridge to face England in a one-off four-day Test - a sy...Published: 21 May 2025 at 08:55hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo open to PPPs in upgrading sporting facilities
The City of Bulawayo has expressed its willingness to embrace Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in a bid to upgrade its sporting infrastructure, with officials saying such collaborations could enhanc...Published: 21 May 2025 at 08:53hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Scottland roped in for Egodini Mall project
Terracotta Trading Private Limited, the contractor behind the long-delayed Egodini Mall redevelopment project, has brought on board Better Brands Construction in a bid to accelerate progress amid moun...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:09hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
SA police recover stolen car attempting to cross into Zimbabwe via Limpopo River
Members of Provincial Anti-Smuggling Team in Limpopo have intercepted a suspected stolen white Toyota Corolla Cross vehicle intended to be smuggled to neighbouring Zimbabwe.Police spokesperson...Published: 16 May 2025 at 14:58hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
BCC mulls tougher penalties as litterbugs cause havoc
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is considering introducing stiffer penalties to curb rampant illegal waste disposal, as the city grapples with a growing number of illegal dumpsites and a crippled refu...Published: 16 May 2025 at 14:48hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders Club house kitchen operating without license
The kitchen at the Highlanders Football Club House is among several facilities in Bulawayo that were found operating without a valid license, according to a recent report by the Bulawayo City Council ...Published: 15 May 2025 at 18:03hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Innovate Bulawayo: City Council Calls for Collaboration
The Bulawayo City Council recently concluded the Research and Innovation Seminar, which brought together stakeholders to discuss the role of innovation in driving sustainable urban transformation. ...Published: 15 May 2025 at 16:10hrs | 203 | by Stephen Jakes
Litter bin shortage hits Bulawayo
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has sounded the alarm over a severe shortage of litter bins across the city, warning that the scarcity is contributing to rampant littering and deteriorating waste mana...Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:47hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Zwigananda roped into Egodini Mall project
Better Brands Construction, a company owned by businessman and ZANU-PF politician Scott Sakupwanya, has been brought on board in a last-ditch attempt to revive the long-delayed Egodini Mall redevelopm...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:21hrs | 4112 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo looking like a growth point'
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised alarm over the worsening state of urban cleanliness and the sharp rise in illegal street vending, which has begun spreading from the central business distric...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | 7509 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Council nets over US$2,000 in fines
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has collected more than US$2,000 in environmental offence fines for April alone, as it intensifies efforts to combat the surge in illegal gold panning, sand poaching, a...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:09hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo begins training rural firefighters
The City of Bulawayo's Fire and Ambulance Services Unit has commenced a firefighter training programme for Rural District Councils (RDCs) in the southern region of Zimbabwe, in a major step toward enh...Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:07hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council enforces dog tie-up order
The Bulawayo City Council has launched a month-long operation to enforce a dog tie-up order as part of efforts to control the growing population of stray dogs and curb the increase in dog bite inciden...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:33hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
BCC faces backlash over controversial South Africa trip
An internal crisis is brewing within the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) chambers following a controversial decision to send a 29-member delegation to South Africa this Friday on a water utility fact-find...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:28hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo parks an eyesore
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is struggling to maintain the city's once-vibrant parks and recreational areas due to persistent water supply challenges, a senior council official has revealed....Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:23hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo reimagines its future as 65th ZITF opens
As the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicks off in Bulawayo today, the host city is seizing the moment to present itself not merely as an event venue, but as a bold and a...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:56hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
'City on the Edge of the City' set to transform Bulawayo
Real estate firm Henock Ranching has announced an ambitious new urban development project, "City on the Edge of the City," which will be constructed on a 58-hectare gated lifestyle estate on the outsk...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City reaffirms ban on musical events at Queens Sports Club
The City of Bulawayo has reiterated its stance against hosting musical events at Queens Sports Club, citing violations of a 1960 lease agreement with the club. This comes amid growing public speculati...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:56hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland to Matebeleland migration worsens Bulawayo water, sewage crisis
Bulawayo City Council has attributed the increasing frequency of sewer bursts to the growing demands placed on the city's infrastructure, driven largely by rural-to-urban migration, which has led to s...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:14hrs | 11681 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council orders crackdown on stray dogs
The Bulawayo City Council has issued a strict new directive requiring all dog owners to keep their pets on a leash, effective May 5, in response to a surge in dog bite incidents and concerns over unva...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:10hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo requires US$38,000 for refuse trucks
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has disclosed that the local authority requires US$38,000 to fully restore its refuse collection fleet.Speaking at the Bulawayo Economic Development Conference on ...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:09hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo turns to researchers for solutions to water crisis
The City of Bulawayo is intensifying its efforts to address persistent water shortages by embracing research-led strategies in collaboration with local academic institutions and experts. The drive was...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
4 new schools planned for Bulawayo
Bulawayo Province is set to benefit from the construction of four new schools in Cowdray Park, as part of a strategic Government initiative aimed at improving access to education in rapidly expanding ...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:27hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council staff caught in illegal forex deals
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that several of its employees have been implicated in illegal foreign currency exchange dealings, further fueling public frustration over poor service delivery...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 13:20hrs | 1340 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo housing waiting list balloons
A Bulawayo councillor has proposed converting certain flats to homeownership in an effort to alleviate the city's growing housing backlog. The suggestion was made on Wednesday during a full council me...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 12:28hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
BCC sinks US$600,000 on 4 refuse compactors
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has invested over US$600,000 in the acquisition of four new refuse compactors to strengthen its refuse collection capacity and improve service delivery throughout the city....Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:18hrs | 1409 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo fake doctor appeals against conviction
A man who masqueraded as a doctor in Bulawayo and operated at Mpilo Central Hospital while defrauding several people has launched an appeal against his conviction.Taurayi Prosper Vanhuvaone, w...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 17:52hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
BCC commissions 4 refuse compactors
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) on Wednesday commissioned four new refuse compactors as part of efforts to improve waste collection and maintain cleanliness in the city.The new trucks bring th...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 17:50hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's infrastructural dilapidation fuels erratic water supplies
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has acknowledged that continuous repairs to the city's water reticulation system are causing disruptions in water supply, particularly in residential, industrial, and c...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 09:00hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillor opposes water privatisation
A Bulawayo city councillor has urged the municipality to retain full control of the proposed water utility, arguing that local ownership is the best approach for managing the city's water supply....Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 15:05hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo city council struggles with ambulance shortage
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing a critical shortage of ambulances, significantly impacting its ability to provide emergency medical services. Chamber Secretary Sikhangele Zhou revealed that ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:35hrs | 1184 | by Staff reporter
Municipal police across Zimbabwe to get arresting powers
Municipal police across Zimbabwe will soon be granted arresting powers once amendments to the Urban Councils Act are finalized, a move aimed at enhancing local governance and addressing by-law violati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:44hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
BCC to train firefighters in Matebeleland region
The government has tasked the Bulawayo Fire Brigade with training firefighters in the southern region of the country, with the program set to cover rural district councils (RDCs) including Matobo, Hwa...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
New fire station for Cowdray Park
The rapid expansion of Cowdray Park, Bulawayo's largest suburb, has prompted the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to establish a new fire station to improve emergency response times in the area and its sur...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 11:45hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo prioritises BF renovation in sports facility upgrade
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has reaffirmed that the renovation of Barbourfields Stadium remains a top priority as the city moves forward with the Government's directive to allocate seven percent of i...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:07hrs | 2055 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF member's property destroyed in suspected intra-party violence
Property belonging to a Zanu-PF member was destroyed in a suspected politically motivated attack on Thursday night in Zvimba, Mashonaland West province, as intra-party tensions continue to rise within...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:19hrs | 1430 | by Staff reporter
Egodini Mall will never happen?
Bulawayo councillors have renewed calls to cancel a tender awarded to South African engineering firm, Terracotta, for the redevelopment of Egodini bus terminus into a multi-purpose mall.In 201...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:15hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo vendors ignore BCC ultimatum
Informal traders in Bulawayo's central business district (CBD) have continued their operations despite a relocation deadline set by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) today. Vendors remain unfazed by the...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 11:34hrs | 1079 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo assures residents of water safety
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced that it has resumed pumping safe drinking water to Tshabalala after rectifying a fault that had led to contamination concerns.Last week, residents in ...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 06:55hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council orders pushcart ban to restore order
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced the immediate relocation of all vendors operating along 5th Avenue to designated vending sites, in line with a Government directive aimed at restoring ord...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 06:53hrs | 1914 | by Staff reporter
BCC dithers on vendors
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken a less confrontational stance on the ongoing vending crisis, allowing the Government's 48-hour ultimatum to lapse without any major enforcement measures. Inst...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 2050 | by Staff reporter
BCC reduces parking exemption hours for senior citizens
The City of Bulawayo has announced a reduction in monthly parking exemption hours for senior citizens, citing financial losses exceeding US$119,000 from the initiative last year. As a result, the exem...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
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