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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 1h ago

Disabled traders left out of Egodini relocation

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 2h ago

Council sounds alarm over rogue kombi operators

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

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 Jul. 20, 2026

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

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