There is space for Starlink station in Byo: Coltart
By William Vundla Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has said they are ready to avail land to American internet company, Starlink, to construct a ground station. Coltart posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, which he tagged the Starlink owner Elon Musk, revealing that Bulawayo, located in the southern part of the country, is geographically suitable for
BCC dismisses privatisation fears
Published on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reassured residents that there are no plans to privatise the city’s water utility, clarifying that its separation from the engineering department was meant to protect water assets. This follows concerns over the decision to establish a stand-alone water utility. Mayor David Coltart emphasized that the utility
Despite crackdown, Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency is crumbling too, just four months later
By Lenin Ndebele A 35-year-old security guard in Zimbabwe, Ezekiel Chiradza, was arrested on Monday on allegations that he insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermined the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency launched in April. Chiridza’s arrest came after filming a video he later shared on a WhatsApp group accusing the president of mismanaging the economy. “There
Signs of hope at high-profile SADC summit
Published on Legalbrief Despite local controversy such as the jailing of opposition activists and pressure to move it from Harare, Zimbabwe, the 44th SADC ordinary summit which wrapped up yesterday was of the best-attended by heads of state and government over the past nine years. Legalbrief reports that the Harare summit ran under the theme: Promoting Innovation
Coltart courts police over illegal mining
By Peter Dube Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has called on the police to intensify patrols and help to end illegal mining activities along rivers that feed into city’s supply dams. Coltart told Southern Eye yesterday that Bulawayo City Council had deployed municipal police which had its own limitations. He said illegal mining was causing siltation of
Coltart Challenges Government To Increase Councillors’ Pay
Published on Pindula News Bulawayo mayor, David Coltart, said that there is low morale among the city’s councillors, stating that they are poorly paid, forcing them to rely on allowances to make ends meet. During the “In Conversation with Trevor” series held in Bulawayo on Tuesday, Coltart revealed that the councillors are compelled to take
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