Power outages worsen Bulawayo’s water crisis
Patricia Sibanda | Jan. 19, 2025 The Southern Eye Frequent power cuts running into several hours per day are damaging water pumps at Bulawayo’s supply dams and worsening acute shortages of the commodity blamed on the 2024 El Nino-induced drought that ravaged the country, mayor David Coltart (pictured) has warned. The Zimbabwe Power Company is failing
Bulawayo sewer ponds condemned
Patricia Sibanda | Jan. 15, 2025 | Newsday Zimbabwe BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has said all sewage ponds in the city have collapsed resulting in an increase in pipe bursts. “We have got a major problem with sewage. We have eight sewage ponds in the city and none of them is working. Hence that is our
‘Gold panners obstructing water inflows to Mzingwane Dam’
14 Jan 2025 Bulawayo24 News Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has raised concerns over illegal gold mining activities, which he says are hindering rainwater from flowing into Mzingwane Dam and preventing the water body from aiding in addressing the city’s water challenges. Coltart made these remarks on Sunday during his state of the city address at Nkulumane
Byo Mayor David Coltart Speaks On Mozambique Political Crisis
Published on ZimEye A close friend of mine who is a businessman in Mozambique has sent me his assessment of the situation prevailing in Mozambique. “Mozambique is one of the best kept secrets of Africa because of illiteracy, the language Português and its resources. Because of this there is little understanding of what is actually
Some Hard Lessons for the DA from Robert Mugabe’s GNU
Published on the Brenthurst Foundation Now that the dust has settled over the GNU and it has begun to settle on a reasonably functional governance path, South Africa is breathing a sigh of relief. Had the ANC chosen to form a ‘doomsday’ alliance with the MK Party or the EFF – or both – we
Postponement of Elections Unconstitutional, Undemocratic – Coltart
12 January 2025 ZimEye Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has strongly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s proposal to extend his term beyond 2028, calling the move unconstitutional and undemocratic. In a statement issued last week, Coltart stated, “For the sake of personal clarity – I do not agree that the elections scheduled for 2028 should be postponed.
Bulawayo and Atlanta explore new strategic partnerships
Published on Bulawayo24 Senator David Coltart, the Mayor of Bulawayo, held a pivotal meeting on Thursday with Nicholas Mulkey from the United State’s Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. Mulkey is currently in Zimbabwe to strengthen international collaborations and strategic partnerships between cities, with a special focus on Bulawayo. The discussions centered around
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart Rejects Colonial Mayoral Gown, Commissions New Cultural Design
Published On The Zimbabwe Mail Bulawayo’s Mayor, Senator David Coltart, has chosen to forgo the traditional mayoral gown, calling it a “colonial relic” that no longer resonates with the identity and values of the city. The decision, announced at a recent civic service, signals a commitment to redefining local symbols in a way that honours
Bulawayo City Council stops Egodini Terminus construction
Publishes on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council has taken decisive action to address the growing lawlessness caused by kombi operators and vendors, temporarily halting the construction of Phases 1B and 2 at the Egodini Terminus. The move is aimed at restoring order in the city, which has been plagued by reckless driving, illegal parking, and