Coltart sounds water alarm
Coltart also expressed concern that illegal miners continue to operate openly despite a government ban on alluvial mining in river courses announced towards the end of 2024.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 29, 2026
EditorialComment: Bulawayo’s water lifeline at risk
These tributaries should be flowing strongly after such rains, slowly feeding Umzingwane Dam and securing Bulawayo’s future.
By Southern Eye
Jan. 29, 2026
Byo vintage mayoral vehicle back on the road
Mayor David Coltart recommended Philip Minaar, a specialist in vintage cars, as the only qualified individual capable of working on the Daimler.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jun. 11, 2025
Don’t bully the mayor: Zapu
Garwe wrote demanding a report from Coltart on why he hosted Bulelani, whom he described as a charlatan.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 2, 2025
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Concern over contaminated Umguza River water
Umguza River is the main source of water for communities on the outskirts of Bulawayo.
By Margaret Lubinda
Feb. 15, 2025
We have no control over Nyamandlovu aquifer: BCC
Coltart, however, said the aquifer could not satisfy the city’s demands.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 6, 2025
Water woes beyond our control, says Coltart
There is rampant gold mining in the catchment areas for the city’s supply dams, which are located in Matabeleland South.
By William Vundla
Jan. 5, 2025
BCC honours icon Pathisa Nyathi
Sports, Arts and Recreation ministry secretary Nicholas Moyo said Nyathi was a master practitioner on matters to do with cultural heritage.
By Bongile Moyo
Nov. 7, 2024
Riverbed mining threatens Bulawayo water supplies
Coltart said he observed the illegal mining activities during a visit to Umzingwane catchment area on Wednesday last week.
By Margaret Lubinda
Oct. 29, 2024
