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Deadly kombi explosion: City in shock

BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart yesterday expressed shock after a South Africa-registered commuter omnibus burst into flames, killing 18 people on the spot.

By Staff Reporter Apr. 17, 2026

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Mnangagwa accused of brewing ‘constitutional abomination’ in purge of human rights chair

According to these provisions, the chairperson of the ZHRC enjoys a high level of security of tenure, specifically linked to that of the judiciary.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 12, 2026

Mnangagwa accused of brewing ‘constitutional abomination’ in purge of human rights chair

Mining firm to build primary school for Mberengwa community

District development coordinator Vafios Hlabati confirmed that authorities are closely monitoring operations at the mine.

By Sukuoluhle Ndlovu Apr. 12, 2026

Mining firm to build primary school for Mberengwa community

Let’s clean Byo ahead of ZITF: Coltart

Bulawayo Residents Association chairperson Winos Dube stressed the importance of community participation in ensuring a clean environment.

By Langelihle Nyathi Apr. 10, 2026

Councillors raise concern over slow pace of stand servicing

Madzana explained that the stands were sold under a pre-sale scheme, but changes in monetary policy created challenges in the collection and use of funds.

By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 3, 2026

Councillors raise concern over slow pace of stand servicing

Bulawayo water rationing remains in force

Mayor David Coltart, however, stressed that the crisis is no longer about water availability, but the city’s capacity to deliver it.

By Langelihle Nyathi Apr. 3, 2026

Bulawayo water rationing remains in force

Demand for Bulawayo firefighters surges globally

Coltart said the training went beyond firefighting tactics. Participants become cultural ambassadors, sharing their experiences of Bulawayo with the continent.

By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 1, 2026

Demand for Bulawayo firefighters surges globally

Zimbabwean entrepreneur launches US$1bn agriculture programme

Munowenyu said the programme is designed to integrate smallholder farmers into the formal economy.

By Brent Shamu Mar. 18, 2026

Zimbabwean entrepreneur launches US$1bn agriculture programme

BCC pushes wastewater recycling to ease crisis

The situation has left many residents, particularly in high-density suburbs, reliant on solar-powered boreholes — a solution that is often unreliable and insufficient to meet demand.

By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 18, 2026