Bubi villagers demand jobs from mining companies
The villagers claimed that mining companies are causing environmental degradation and doing little to reclaim land.
By Silas Nkala
15h ago
BCC acts against malaria menace
By William Vundla
15h ago
MRP petitions ICC, UN over rights abuses
In a petition directed to the OHCHR dated August 29, MRP leader Mqondisi Moyo said there had been a relentless crackdown on pro-democracy activists and party members in the country.
By Silas Nkala
15h ago
Ward 19 councillor applauds Robert Sinyoka offspring
Bulawayo has seen most of its suburbs being plunged into darkness as a result of non-functional tower lights.
By William Vundla
Sep. 12, 2024
450 benefit from free cleft palate surgeries at Mpilo
The surgeries will specifically cater for those with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facially-related operations.
By Patricia Sibanda
Sep. 12, 2024
Dutch organisation steps up bid to plug Byo water challenges.
The foundation said participants would be expected to tackle real-life water challenges presented by the City of Bulawayo and the Green Hut Trust.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 12, 2024
Dutch organisation steps up bid to plug Byo water challenges
The foundation said participants would be expected to tackle real-life water challenges presented by the City of Bulawayo and the Green Hut Trust.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 12, 2024
Frustrated villagers bemoan clinic shortage
Tsholotsho Rural District Council chief executive Nkululeko Sibanda said it was government policy that people should not walk more than 10km to access health facilities.
By Bongile Moyo
Sep. 12, 2024
BCC hails US dollar billing system
BCC finance chairperson councillor Mpumelelo Moyo said the US dollar billing system had brought with it various merits which benefit the council and residents in the city.
By Patricia Sibanda
Sep. 11, 2024
Artisanal miners wreak havoc in Gwanda
The mayor also bemoaned the hypocrisy exhibited by legislators who approach the council looking for stands despite failing to represent the people in their own constituencies.
By William Vundla
Sep. 11, 2024
Sex workers torment Byo CBD residents
The most affected residents are those staying along Fort street and Second Avenue to Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue. The residents said efforts to engage the police have not yielded positive results.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 11, 2024
Ndebele kingdom tussle partly solved
Bulawayo Residents Association chairperson Winos Dube paid tribute to the king and said it was an important event to revive the Ndebele culture
By Nizbert Moyo
Sep. 11, 2024
‘Rehabilitate Byo-Kezi Road to attract investments’
He said authorities in the district should engage the Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry to prioritise the rehabilitation and maintenance of Bulawayo-Kezi Road.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 10, 2024
Suspected mine extortionists in court
They are expected to return to court on October 4 this year.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 10, 2024
Chief Mathema pleads for more police deployments as illegal miners wreak havoc
Chief Mathema said the illegal miners were wreaking havoc on his subjects with many incidents of attacks being recorded in his area.
By Peter Dube
Sep. 9, 2024
You are wrong on Byo water crisis, residents tell minister
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi last week said there was no need to declare the water crisis a state of national disaster since it was caused by mismanagement.
By Margaret Lubinda
Sep. 9, 2024
BCC lauds credit control policy for easing debt... as city is owed about US$11 million
BCC last year expressed concern over the ballooning debt owed by ratepayers, despite the local authority implementing a credit and debt management system with flexible payment terms.
By Patricia Sibanda
Sep. 9, 2024
Bubi villagers petition Masuka, Zinwa over bills
The BFD represents 46 wards in the district
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 8, 2024
Hwange’s coal-mining horrors
In 2020 the government awarded Beifa Investments (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of the Jin An Group, licences to set up Beifa Coal Mine and Beifa Power Station in Dinde.
By Oscar Nkala
Sep. 8, 2024
Silalatshani irrigation runs dry
There are over 800 farmers with at least two hectares each on which they produce maize, beans and other crops at the irrigation scheme.
By Nizbert Moyo
Sep. 8, 2024
Chiredzi woman kidnaps 7-day-old baby
Prosperity Hobyani appeared before a Chiredzi Magistrates' Court on kidnapping charges.
By Bongile Moyo
Sep. 8, 2024
Bulilima villagers flee homes in fear of elephant attacks
In recent weeks, the elephants have been spotted close to Plumtree town where they drink from any available water source including Maninji Dam and even sewage ponds.
By Sharon Sibindi
Sep. 7, 2024
Bubi villagers fundraise to assist police dog attack victim
One of the Bubi Community Parliament leaders Nkosilathi Ncube yesterday said villagers are mobilising funds to assist the teenager as his condition is deteriorating.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 7, 2024
Focus more on water crisis, Bulawayo City urged
Some residents have reportedly resorted to open defecation.
By Margaret Lubinda
Sep. 7, 2024
Hwange councillor moves mountains for suffering residents
The policymaker managed to source basic household commodities and cash for four septuagenarians, one of whom is ailing.
By Sharon Sibindi
Sep. 7, 2024
Coffin removed from school after concerns from residents
Meanwhile, residents are still outraged over the long presence of the coffin at the learning institution.
By Bongile Moyo
Sep. 6, 2024
Byo on high alert over disease outbreaks
It further indicated that no measles or cholera cases were reported during that month.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 6, 2024
Villagers return to ancestral Kanondo lands
Moyo said last year, government had estimated that US$2 million was needed for the relocation project and compensation for the affected villagers.
By Patricia Sibanda
Sep. 6, 2024
Chief Mathema appeals for Gwanda roads rehab
The traditional leader also revealed that they are not sure who to approach over the roads, adding that their appeal to the rural district council (RDC) had been in vain.
By Peter Dube
Sep. 5, 2024
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