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
4h ago
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
4h ago
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
4h ago
Council pushes for new market for vendors
With formal employment options shrinking, the informal sector has become the primary source of income for hundreds of thousands of urban citizens.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 12, 2026
Bulawayo reorganises informal traders
The move forms part of broader efforts to reorganise informal trading operations while balancing infrastructure rehabilitation, traffic management and economic activity.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 9, 2026
Water contamination detected in Bulawayo suburbs
Four of the eight samples tested positive for non-faecal coliforms, two were positive for faecal coliforms, and three showed high total colony counts, prompting further monitoring in the area.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 9, 2026
National Tree Ambassador pledges to set up 2 drug rehabilitation centres in Bulawayo
Speaking at Mtize's 72nd birthday party, Bonde disclosed that council offered him land in Cowdray Park to plant trees and set up a drug rehabilitation centre.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 8, 2026
Zanu PF blocks city street vendors removals
Jere accused the council of mishandling funds meant for the Bhaktas vending site, which was designed to accommodate some 1,400 unregistered traders.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 5, 2026
BCC moves to resettle Cowdray Park residents living on wetlands
Ward 15 councillor Ashton Mhlanga said some flooding blamed on wetlands may actually stem from poor infrastructure in areas originally allocated under government programmes.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jul. 2, 2026
