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City housing crisis deepens

The Bulawayo City Council housing waiting list has ballooned to over 160 000 as of December 2025, up from over 158 000 recorded in November last year.

By Silas Nkala 1h ago

Byo’s housing crisis demands urgent, inclusive solutions

Bulawayo’s housing crisis has reached alarming proportions, with the city council’s waiting list swelling to more than 161 000 applicants as of December 2025.

By Southern Eye 1h ago

Byo’s housing crisis demands urgent, inclusive solutions

Government approves Mutare’s ZiG2,5b budget

Town clerk Blessing Chafesuka announced the approval at a Press conference yesterday, describing the process as one of the most consultative in the city’s history.

By Clayton Masekesa 8h ago

Government approves Mutare’s ZiG2,5b budget

Councillors flag state of Bulawayo cemetery facilities

Speaking during a full council meeting recently, councillor Adrian Moyo raised concern on the bad state of ablution facilities at Umvutcha Cemetery.

By Silas Nkala Feb. 9, 2026

Councillors flag state of Bulawayo cemetery facilities

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Zanu PF affiliate incites chaos in Bulawayo

Last month, during a full council meeting, Bulawayo's Ward 3 councillor, Mxolisi Mahlangu, expressed concern over the increasing number of illegal vendors.

By Silas Nkala Feb. 8, 2026

Zanu PF affiliate incites chaos in Bulawayo

Gold panning fight: Bulawayo councillors receive death threats

He said if the illegal mining activities are not curtailed, the supply dam water levels will never improve.

By Silas Nkala Feb. 7, 2026

Gold panning fight: Bulawayo councillors receive death threats

Bulawayo requires US$4m for urgent road works

Funding from the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara), parking fees, and municipal resources is expected to be used to finance the road rehabilitation works.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 4, 2026