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1 500 stands for Bulawayo youth

More than 1 500 residential stands are being developed in Bulawayo under the Munhumutapa National Youth Housing Scheme, as Government moves to expand access to affordable housing for young people.The housing project is being implemented at…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:47hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo steps up war against illegal dumping

BULAWAYO City Council is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal dumping, with councillors calling for tougher enforcement, more community sweepers and a sustained programme to clear growing dumpsites across the city.According to the latest …

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillors seek cheaper stands

TWENTY sitting Bulawayo councillors are pushing for a further reduction in the price of residential stands in Mahatshula East before taking up a 40 percent lifetime discount offered to them, arguing that the current price remains unafforda…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 07:10hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Temporary water relief for Bulawayo residents

BULAWAYO'S water situation has improved significantly, with the city's supply dams reaching 66.35 percent capacity by July, but operational challenges continue to limit the amount of water being produced for residents.According to the late…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo faces condom shortage

The Bulawayo City Council has raised alarm over a critical shortage of condoms following the withdrawal of international donor funding, warning that the supply crisis could undermine HIV prevention efforts, particularly in newly identified…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gold rush puts Bulawayo's water lifeline on life support

BULAWAYO Mayor David Coltart has warned that illegal and uncontrolled gold mining in rivers feeding the city's dams is emerging as one of the greatest threats to Bulawayo's long-term water security, arguing that environmental degradation n…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Slain UK-based Zimbabwean mother, daughters to be buried in Bulawayo

The bodies of Zimbabwean mother Nothabo Zandile Khumalo and her two daughters, Natalie and Nala, who were allegedly murdered by Khumalo's husband and the children's father in the United Kingdom last month, are expected to arrive in Bulaway…

Published: 28 Jul 2026 at 20:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo hotels fully booked ahead of Mine Entra 2026

Bulawayo's tourism and hospitality sector is enjoying a major business boom ahead of the 28th edition of Mine Entra 2026, with hotels, lodges and alternative accommodation providers reporting near-capacity bookings as delegates arrive for …

Published: 28 Jul 2026 at 11:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo keeps 72-hour water shedding

Bulawayo residents will remain on a 72-hour water shedding programme despite improved water levels in the city's supply dams, with the local authority saying ageing and damaged pumping infrastructure continues to constrain water delivery.S…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

736 Bulawayo parking bays lost to informal trading

Informal traders are continuing to undermine Bulawayo's parking revenue collection and delaying the implementation of the city's multi-million-dollar smart parking management project after occupying hundreds of parking bays across the cent…

Published: 19 Jul 2026 at 13:23hrs | 359 | by Staff reportetr

Collapsed footbridge cuts off key route for Bulawayo residents

Residents and informal traders in Bulawayo's Thorngrove and Nguboyenja suburbs are calling on the city council to urgently repair a footbridge that collapsed nearly eight months ago, warning that it has become a serious safety hazard for s…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Steady influx of returnees worries Bulawayo

Bulawayo residents, civic leaders and local authorities have called for a coordinated national response to support Zimbabweans returning from South Africa amid

Published: 12 Jul 2026 at 15:17hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo identifies 7 corridors to revive industry

The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has identified seven underutilised industrial and economic growth corridors around Bulawayo, saying their development could restore the city's position as Zimbabwe's manufacturing and value-…

Published: 02 Jul 2026 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mohamed Esat dies

FORMER Bulawayo councillor and prominent businessman Mohamed Esat has died at the age of 80, with the City of Bulawayo describing him as a philanthropist and community leader who left a lasting legacy through business, public service and e…

Published: 29 Jun 2026 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF claims membership surge in Bulawayo

Zanu-PF has claimed a significant increase in membership after hundreds of vendors and supporters gathered along Bulawayo's Fifth Avenue on Saturday for the party's national cell verification exercise, part of a nationwide campaign to stre…

Published: 29 Jun 2026 at 09:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare, Bulawayo ranked among worst-performing councils

ZIMBABWE'S local authorities recorded a decline in overall performance during 2025, with the country's largest urban councils failing to significantly improve service delivery despite their central role in driving economic activity, a new …

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 11:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents push for dual water system?

BULAWAYO residents are urging the city council to introduce separate potable and non-potable water supply systems as part of efforts to conserve treated water, reduce wastage and minimise damage to roads caused by runoff.Residents from War…

Published: 27 Jun 2026 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo pushes to relocate vendors

Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is intensifying efforts to relocate thousands of informal traders operating in the central business district, with Town Clerk Christopher Dube warning that worsening congestion, poor sanitation and disorder are …

Published: 25 Jun 2026 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo spends ZiG36,8m monthly on electricity pumping water

Bulawayo City Council is spending an average of ZiG36.8 million every month on electricity to pump water, underscoring the growing financial burden of supplying water to residents using ageing and increasingly inefficient infrastructure.A …

Published: 25 Jun 2026 at 16:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo honours Comrades Hero Tshuma

Bulawayo rolled out the red carpet on Wednesday for its celebrated daughter, Nobukhosi Nobuhle Tshuma, following her historic achievement at the 2026 Comrades Marathon in South Africa.The Joshua Nkomo Legacy Restoration Project Trust organ…

Published: 24 Jun 2026 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court slams Zimra over 'hearsay evidence' in truck seizure case

The High Court in Bulawayo has dealt a significant setback to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) after dismissing its attempt to reclaim a truck seized in an alleged smuggling operation near Binga, with the court criticising the tax au…

Published: 24 Jun 2026 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

5 Bulawayo firms convicted for tax violations

Five Bulawayo companies have been convicted and fined after being found guilty of failing to comply with tax obligations, in a case that authorities say highlights the damaging impact of tax non-compliance on national development.Represent…

Published: 24 Jun 2026 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents oppose council privatisation plan

Bulawayo residents and civic leaders have expressed concern over a government directive requiring local authorities to privatise selected service delivery functions, warning that the move could result in higher tariffs, reduced accountabil…

Published: 23 Jun 2026 at 10:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo moves to halve housing stand sizes

The City of Bulawayo is proposing significant changes to residential development regulations that would allow smaller stand sizes for cluster housing projects in selected eastern suburbs as part of a broader strategy to increase housing de…

Published: 22 Jun 2026 at 19:05hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter

+2 700 housing stands await Government approval n Bulawayo

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has made significant progress on several strategic planning initiatives, with multiple development plans awaiting gazetting and more than 2,700 residential stands pending approval from the Ministry of Local …

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 10:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo commissions new water pumps

The City of Bulawayo has commissioned new pumps and related infrastructure at the uMzingwane Pump Station, a development expected to significantly improve bulk water delivery to the city.The project was funded by the Government of Zimbabwe…

Published: 20 Jun 2026 at 12:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo eyes CCtv rollout to catch illegal dumpers

Bulawayo councillors have proposed the installation of surveillance cameras across the city as part of efforts to curb illegal dumping and littering, warning that worsening waste management challenges are undermining the city's Smart City …

Published: 18 Jun 2026 at 10:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe licenses second gold refinery in Bulawayo

Zimbabwe has licensed a second gold refinery that is expected to begin operations in Bulawayo next year, marking a significant development in the country's rapidly growing gold sector.The new refinery will become only the second facility a…

Published: 17 Jun 2026 at 21:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

One-way traffic plan for Bulawayo CBD

Motorists and commuters in Bulawayo could soon see significant changes to traffic movement in the city centre, with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) considering plans to convert Herbert Chitepo Street and Fort Street into one-way roads runn…

Published: 17 Jun 2026 at 13:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Only a fraction of Bulawayo's 3,000 kombis operating legally

Bulawayo City Council has raised alarm over the growing influence of illegal transport operators and space barons, revealing that only a small fraction of the estimated 3,000 commuter omnibuses operating in the city have formal route appro…

Published: 14 Jun 2026 at 17:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fire destroys building at Bulawayo's Lalani Lodge

A major fire swept through Lalani Lodge in Bulawayo on Friday night, destroying a double-storey thatched building and prompting an emergency response from the city's fire department.Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer Mr Mhlangano Moyo confirmed t…

Published: 13 Jun 2026 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo infrastructure project delays pile up

The City of Bulawayo awarded procurement contracts worth more than US$1.5 million in April 2026 despite mounting challenges that have seen infrastructure projects delayed, contractors abandoning sites, and suppliers waiting months for paym…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo 'Njengu' factory busted in CBD

Two suspected manufacturers of the notorious illicit alcoholic brew known as "njengu" have been arrested after police uncovered an alleged illegal brewing operation hidden inside a residential flat in Bulawayo's central business district.T…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo water supplies to be disrupted

Residents across large parts of Bulawayo are expected to experience water supply interruptions from Sunday as the city council undertakes emergency repairs on the Criterion feeder pipeline.Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube said the repa…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:36hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council seizes 1.5 tonnes of elephant meat

The City of Bulawayo has confiscated 1,5 tonnes of elephant meat as part of a wide-ranging enforcement operation targeting non-compliant businesses and unsafe f

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fire guts CBD buildings in Bulawayo

Three buildings in Bulawayo's central business district were partially gutted by fire on Tuesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters battled to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties.T…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:12hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter

Driver charged after head-on crash with kombi in Bulawayo

A 40-year-old Bulawayo man is expected to face a negligent driving charge after a road traffic accident involving a commuter omnibus left 18 people injured along the Harare-Bulawayo Road on Monday morning.The accident occurred at approxima…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe industrialisation Indaba taken away from Bulawayo

The inaugural Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference and Expo (ZICE) 2026 has been relocated to Harare after organisers rescheduled the event from its original venue at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds in Bulawayo withou…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 17:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo dams reach highest water levels in 8 years

Bulawayo's water supply dams have recorded their strongest end-of-season storage levels in eight years, providing a significant boost to the city's water security following the close of the 2025/2026 rainy season.According to the latest mu…

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 15:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo in health blitz crackdown

The City of Bulawayo has intensified its crackdown on food safety violations and unlicensed businesses after inspecting 1,715 premises across the city in a wide-ranging enforcement exercise.According to the city's Director of Health Servic…

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 15:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Water shortages persist in Bulawayo and Harare

Despite Zimbabwe recording one of its wettest rainy seasons in recent history, major urban centres such as Bulawayo and Harare continue to grapple with persistent water shortages, highlighting deep-rooted infrastructure, environmental and …

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Murder cases dominate Bulawayo High Court roll

Violent crime dominated proceedings during the First Term of the Bulawayo High Court, with murder cases accounting for nearly the entire criminal roll and highlighting the scale of serious violent offences across Matabeleland and parts of …

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 17:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

14-year-old boy jailed for stealing 4 vehicles in Bulawayo

A 14-year-old boy who embarked on a car theft spree that saw him steal four Honda Fit vehicles, including one parked at a police station, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Whawha Prison near Gweru.The juvenile, whose ident…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 17:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

STI cases rise in Bulawayo despite high condom uptake

Bulawayo health authorities have raised concern over a continued rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the city, despite extensive awareness campaigns and a reported high uptake of male condoms.The warning was issued by the Cit…

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man seeks Zanu-PF intervention in Bulawayo estate dispute

A Bulawayo resident has appealed to the leadership of Zanu-PF to intervene in a long-running dispute involving a deceased estate and alleged irregularities within the justice system, saying his efforts to obtain relief through formal judic…

Published: 04 Jun 2026 at 15:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 Bulawayo suburbs flagged as HIV hotspots

The National AIDS Council (NAC) says it has identified Old Magwegwe and Old Pumula high-density suburbs as areas with comparatively higher HIV prevalence rates, attributing the trend largely to socio-economic conditions such as overcrowdin…

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 18:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean to drive 15,500km from UK to Bulawayo

A Zimbabwean social worker based in the United Kingdom is preparing for an extraordinary 15,500-kilometre solo road trip from Europe to Africa that will see him cross 34 international borders before arriving home in Zimbabwe.Bulawayo-born …

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 10:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillors raise alarm over outsider-dominated tenders

Bulawayo councillors have raised concern over what they describe as the disproportionate awarding of municipal tenders to companies based outside the city, warning that the trend could weaken the local economy and limit opportunities for h…

Published: 27 May 2026 at 09:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo cracks down on illegal dumping

Residents and traders in Bulawayo have been warned against illegal dumping, with city authorities saying the practice is damaging drainage systems and worsening

Published: 23 May 2026 at 10:16hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to lead Culture festivities in Bulawayo

Bulawayo is set to take centre stage tomorrow as it hosts Zimbabwe's national Culture Month celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa expected to preside over the event.Thousands of people from across the cou…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

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