Monthly Archives: July 2024

BCC loses 50% of water

Published on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing significant challenges in accounting for almost 50% of the water it pumps from supply dams to consumers. This issue is primarily due to dilapidated infrastructure, theft of water supply equipment, and a poor water metering system. The aging pipes are prone to leaks and bursts, […]

Bulawayo Faces Severe Water Crisis: Mayor Coltart Urgently Calls for $14 Million Pipeline Upgrade

Published on The Zimbabwe Mail BULAWAYO, – Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has issued an urgent plea for $14 million to upgrade the Mtshabezi and Insiza pipelines amid a worsening water crisis. During a visit to the Umzingwane Dam and Ncema pump stations, Coltart described the situation as catastrophic. Umzingwane Dam is nearly dry, holding only […]

Coltart applauds Khaya Arts for anti-drug abuse campaign

By William Vundla and Peter Dube Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has applauded Khaya Arts Productions for taking part in clean-up and anti-drug abuse awareness campaigns held at the Tshabalala Open Arena on Friday. The campaigns dubbed Bukeka Bulawayo were held under the theme, A Clean mind, A Clean Environment and Healthy Body. The event kick-started with residents cleaning […]

US$ shortage cripples Byo road works

By Peter Dube BULAWAYO city’s road works have been hampered by a shortage of United States dollars as contractors are demanding to be paid in forex, mayor David Coltart has claimed. Coltart told Southern Eye in an interview that council is struggling to procure road maintenance materials due to funding constraints. “Though there is an issue […]

BCC unveils 115 fully serviced stands

Published on The Chronicle BCC in partnership with Enock Construction and Earth Moving Equipment last Friday commissioned 115 fully serviced stands in Mahatshula East suburb as part of phase two of the project.  BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) in partnership with Enock Construction and Earth Moving Equipment last Friday commissioned 115 fully serviced stands as part […]