Bulawayo pins hopes on investment-led economic revival
City economic development officer, Kholisani Moyo, anchored his presentation on the city’s diversified industrial base, which spans 15 critical sectors including
By Langelihle Nyathi
10h ago
Bulawayo challenged to justify pre-paid water meter rollout
According to the council, the initiative forms part of a broader revenue enhancement strategy as it battles mounting unpaid rates and service charges amounting to ZiG2,728 billion.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
11h ago
Disabled traders left out of Egodini relocation
The report traces the problem back to the temporary closure of Egodini for redevelopment, which forced the relocation of various informal traders operating at the terminus.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jul. 24, 2026
Council sounds alarm over rogue kombi operators
Only five operators Tshova Mubaiwa, Bulawayo City Transit Trust, Bupta Limited, Vuta Taxis and BUWTRA are authorised to provide intra-city services.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 24, 2026
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
Jul. 20, 2026
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
Jul. 20, 2026
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
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
