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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

By Sharon Sibindi | Mar. 23, 2025 The Southern Eye Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has expressed frustration over bureaucratic bottlenecks stalling the long-awaited Glassblock Dam project, a crucial initiative aimed at securing a stable water supply for the city. The proposed dam to be built on the Umzingwane River will have a capacity of 130 million cubic […]

 16 March 2025 Bulawayo24news Bulawayo City Council is struggling to progress on major projects aimed at improving infrastructure and addressing ongoing water challenges, as the Local Government Ministry has yet to approve the city’s 2025 budget. The council’s proposed 2025 budget stands at US$53 million, a significant reduction from the initial US$309 million due to […]

14 Mar 2025 Bulawayo24news The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has requested authorization to utilize part of its allocation from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) for the procurement of tools, plant, and equipment aimed at the rehabilitation and construction of roads. The request is outlined in the council’s latest meeting minutes concerning the local authority’s […]

09 Mar 2025 Bulawayo24news Bulawayo councillors are advocating for the creation of an inter-departmental team to market the city to potential investors in the diaspora. The move comes as the city prepares to host its inaugural Bulawayo Economic Development Conference, aiming to drive economic transformation and foster sustainable growth. During a full council meeting last Wednesday, […]