Bulawayo housing waiting list hits 160 000
According to the latest building control section report, the director of Housing and Community Services, Dictor Khumalo, said the department processed 1 252 building plans in December 2025.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 18, 2026
CCJP donates bins to Bulawayo City Council
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart described the donation as a “heart-warming” gesture and praised the church for its leadership in social justice.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Feb. 18, 2026
Sprouting illegal structures worries BCC
Dube warned that anyone purchasing land in these areas does so at their own risk, as structures on ecologically sensitive sites will be demolished.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 17, 2026
Municipal police, council officials frustrate Harare reforms: Mafume
Speaking during a full council meeting at Town House last week, Mafume said internal resistance was stalling key proposals designed to strengthen enforcement and clean up the city centre.
By Gracious Daniel and Kenneth Nyangani
Feb. 16, 2026
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
Feb. 11, 2026
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
Feb. 11, 2026
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
Feb. 11, 2026
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
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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
