Monthly Archives: April 2025
Mashonaland to Matebeleland migration worsens Bulawayo water, sewage crisis
12 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News Bulawayo City Council has attributed the increasing frequency of sewer bursts to the growing demands placed on the city’s infrastructure, driven largely by rural-to-urban migration, which has led to system overload. As new suburbs such as Emganwini, Emthunzini, and Magwegwe North Extension continue to develop, the city’s sewage infrastructure has […]
Bulawayo requires US$38,000 for refuse trucks
12 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has disclosed that the local authority requires US$38,000 to fully restore its refuse collection fleet. Speaking at the Bulawayo Economic Development Conference on Thursday, Coltart emphasized the need to address the city’s waste management challenges. He said, “I received a report from our cleaning department in […]
Coltart calls for “radical shift” in governance to revive Bulawayo’s economy
10 April 2025 The Zimbabwean Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart, issued a stark warning Tuesday that the city’s economic revival depends on immediate reforms in governance, service delivery and transparency, declaring that the once-thriving industrial capital risks permanent decline without bold and practical interventions. Addressing delegates at the inaugural Bulawayo Economic Development Conference 2025 (BEDCON 25), Coltart said […]
Bulawayo turns to researchers for solutions to water crisis
10 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News The City of Bulawayo is intensifying its efforts to address persistent water shortages by embracing research-led strategies in collaboration with local academic institutions and experts. The drive was highlighted at the ongoing Bulawayo Economic Development Conference (Bedcon2025), where researchers are presenting innovative solutions aimed at tackling the city’s worsening water […]
“Such a Shame”: Zimbabweans React as Government Suspends All US Tariffs After Trump Imposes 18% Duty on Zimbabwe Exports
Tim. E. Ndoro April 6, 2025 iHarare Mixed Reactions As Zimbabwe Removes Tariffs On US Imports Zimbabweans have taken to social media to voice mixed reactions after President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the suspension of all tariffs on goods imported from the United States. The decision came just days after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped an […]
Bulawayo housing waiting list balloons
05 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News A Bulawayo councillor has proposed converting certain flats to homeownership in an effort to alleviate the city’s growing housing backlog. The suggestion was made on Wednesday during a full council meeting at the council chambers. Bulawayo’s housing waiting list currently stands at over 150,000, and Ward 13 Councillor Lovewell Mwinde […]
Bulawayo cricket, music fans up in arms with ZC
Newsday 5th April 2025 CRICKET enthusiasts and music lovers in Bulawayo are up in arms with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) after the latter barred the use of Queens Sports Club for the ninth edition of the Pacific Bulawayo Shutdown, set for April 26, a popular event that blends live cricket with musical performances. ZC has been […]
BCC commissions 4 refuse compactors
2 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) on Wednesday commissioned four new refuse compactors as part of efforts to improve waste collection and maintain cleanliness in the city. The new trucks bring the city’s total number of refuse compactors to 17, although officials say at least 30 are required to adequately service residential areas, […]