Govt urged to walk the talk on Byo water crisis

The local authority recently asked the government to declare the city a water crisis area to pave way for international support for short-to-medium term solutions.
By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 19, 2024

Residents ramp up fight against drug abuse

Bulawayo United Residents Association chairperson Winos Dube made the call during an interview with Southern Eye this week.
By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 17, 2024

Outcry over high prices of residential stands

The residential stands are averaging US$700 in the high density and US$35 000 in the low density areas.
By Patricia Sibanda and Daniel Moyo Apr. 13, 2024

PWDs urged to unite

Speaking during the same event, Disability Voices of Zimbabwe director Nyasha Mahwende said capacitation of PWDs is key in empowering them to realise their goals.
By Stephen Chadenga Apr. 13, 2024

‘Fix street lights in suburbs’

Acting BCC spokesperson Bongiwe Ngwenya recently revealed that 258 out of 429 tower lights in the city were not functioning.
By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 3, 2024

Male Byo GBV victims suffer in silence

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube said the law enforcement agency did not discriminate against men who are victims of GBV.
By Jerssie Mpofu Mar. 29, 2024

Outcry over BCC gold mine lease charges

Council has also resolved to suspend billing on various mining claims.
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 27, 2024

BCC turns to boreholes, as water crisis deepens

Representing the council, ward 3 councillor, Mxolisi Mahlangu said the local authority wants to make sure that all boreholes that are not working are fixed.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 22, 2024

Apostolic sects must respect culture, customs: Residents

A concerned resident who declined to be named said it is against the Ndebele culture to just go around hanging pieces of clothes in the bush.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 19, 2024