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Housing crisis deepens as Byo backlog grows

The report shows the waiting list continued to grow during the reporting period, increasing from 145 936 applicants in April to 146 526 in May, even as more historical records were digitised.

By Silas Nkala 5h ago

Housing crisis deepens as Byo backlog grows

BCC clamps down on stray dogs, illegal kitchens

The move comes as the local authority rolls out a Solid Waste Management Master Plan, a long-term strategy designed to overhaul refuse collection, curb

By Silas Nkala 6h ago

BCC clamps down on stray dogs, illegal kitchens

Bulawayo housing list tops 160 000

Today, while the name AS/400 is still colloquially used, the underlying hardware is known as IBM Power Systems, and the modern operating system is called IBM i.

By Silas Nkala Jul. 18, 2026

Byo toilet project stalls over survey delays

According to the latest housing and community services report, presented on June 4, 2026, sanitation projects in Iminyela and Mabutweni face significant backlogs.

By Silas Nkala Jul. 16, 2026

Byo toilet project stalls over survey delays

Gweru issues ultimatum on property numbering

Council said those who do not comply with the directive would be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine.

By Stephen Chadenga Jul. 16, 2026

Gweru issues ultimatum on property numbering

Residents told to fill own potholes as council runs out of asphalt

In a rare admission of its challenges, the council appealed to residents to assist in road maintenance.

By Jeffrey Muvundusi Jul. 16, 2026

Residents told to fill own potholes as council runs out of asphalt

1k people in Byo flats built for 159

“Burombo was also designed for bachelors and has 159 housing units. Today, instead of accommodating about 159 occupants, it is home to nearly 1 000 people,” Sibanda said.

By Jeffrey Muvundisi Jul. 16, 2026

Power without reform a dangerous proposition

The Zimbabwe Republic Police cannot be expected to enforce every municipal by-law while simultaneously dealing with serious criminal offences.

By Newsday Jul. 16, 2026

Power without reform a dangerous proposition

Time to stop the inside job heists at HCC

Mayor Jacob Mafume’s admission that thieves appear to know precisely when council offices are holding cash is perhaps the most alarming aspect of this scandal.

By Newsday Jul. 14, 2026