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Lubimbi villagers seek relocation to ancestral land

A Chiboni Area resident and dam committee member, who asked not to be named, told Southern Eye that the community is still holding the government to its word.

By Patricia Sibanda Jul. 1, 2026

Lubimbi villagers seek relocation to ancestral land

Gwayi-Shangani dam project on course

Construction of the main dam, powerhouse and the 252-kilometre pipeline network is progressing, with more than 600 workers operating on a 24-hour schedule.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 27, 2026

Key Mat’land projects to be completed by year-end: Minister

“We expect to complete these projects by the end of the year following the disbursement of US$5 million for the Gwayi Shangani project,” he said.

By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 19, 2026

Key Mat’land projects to be completed by year-end: Minister

Shadow councillor steps up with excavator to clear months of filth

Bitton Ncube, a local miner, also deployed workers to help clear drainage systems and tackle heavily polluted zones.

By Silas Nkala May. 21, 2026

Shadow councillor steps up with excavator to clear months of filth

1950s dam project revived to ease Bulawayo water crisis

The project has faced multiple delays due to bureaucratic hurdles, lack of funding, and complications in securing partnerships.

By Musa Makina May. 15, 2026

1950s dam project revived to ease Bulawayo water crisis

Gwayi- Shangani: Can the 10MW milestone break the cycle of missed deadlines?

She said major works include construction of the powerhouse, installation of turbines and generators, and development of a 132kV transmission line to feed into the national grid.

By Musa Makina May. 7, 2026

Gwayi- Shangani: Can the 10MW milestone break the cycle of missed deadlines?

Delayed relocations unsettle Lubimbi villagers

The 500 households face uncertainty and distress over the delayed relocation, amid frustration over limited government communication, water shortage and fear of losing ancestral land.

By Patricia Sibanda May. 6, 2026

Delayed relocations unsettle Lubimbi villagers

New market set to transform trading in Insiza North

Residents of Insiza North are set to benefit from a major infrastructure initiative: the construction of a vendors’ market at Shangani business centre.

By Musa Makina Apr. 10, 2026

New market set to transform trading in Insiza North

Gwayi-Shangani dam now 74% complete, set to end Byo water woes

The Gwayi–Shangani Dam project is now 74% complete, authorities have confirmed, with completion expected to finally resolve Bulawayo’s chronic water shortages

By Staff Reporter Feb. 4, 2026