Housing crisis deepens as Byo backlog grows
The report shows the waiting list continued to grow during the reporting period, increasing from 145 936 applicants in April to 146 526 in May, even as more historical records were digitised.
By Silas Nkala
7h ago
BCC clamps down on stray dogs, illegal kitchens
The move comes as the local authority rolls out a Solid Waste Management Master Plan, a long-term strategy designed to overhaul refuse collection, curb
By Silas Nkala
8h ago
Council moves to modernise digital systems
The council also resolved to review and strengthen its monitoring and evaluation framework to ensure it meets the requirements of the new whole of government approach to be implemented.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 19, 2026
Honda Fit thefts jolt police
The high-level engagement, held in Bulawayo, was graced by assistant commissioner operations Didmus Sakarombe.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 19, 2026
Gwanda Hospital gets incinerator
Matabeleland South Provincial medical director, Andrew Felix Muza, said the incinerator will minimise health risks for workers and the surrounding community.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 19, 2026
Bulawayo housing list tops 160 000
Today, while the name AS/400 is still colloquially used, the underlying hardware is known as IBM Power Systems, and the modern operating system is called IBM i.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 18, 2026
Residents demand more time to validate title deeds
Under the regulations, holders of old title deeds have a mandatory 24-month window ending in July 2027 to submit their documents for validation.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 16, 2026
Byo toilet project stalls over survey delays
According to the latest housing and community services report, presented on June 4, 2026, sanitation projects in Iminyela and Mabutweni face significant backlogs.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 16, 2026
Residents told to fill own potholes as council runs out of asphalt
In a rare admission of its challenges, the council appealed to residents to assist in road maintenance.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jul. 16, 2026
