Suburb clocks three years without water
The residents have been forced to rely on weekly bowser deliveries that many describe as inadequate for basic survival.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 17, 2026
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Zimbabwe wage arrears widen across councils, parastatals and civil service
A deteriorating economic climate caused by political turmoil and repression has hit the entire economy including government hard.
By Staff Reporter
May. 17, 2026
Bulawayo dams under siege
The latest developments came amid fears of water contamination and worsening illegal mining activities around critical water sources.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
May. 14, 2026
BCC taps into Estates Account to rescue service delivery
The amount will be repaid over 36 months at an interest rate of 5,1% per annum from the date of drawdown.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 14, 2026
MP drills relief into water crisis with six boreholes
Two of the solar-powered boreholes were commissioned in the Ziyaphapha area in Gwabalanda and Emkhayeni in New Lobengula.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 12, 2026
BCC blitz uncovers illegal pre-schools, unsafe food outlets
Several other pre-schools were cited for various breaches, including operating without permits, lacking approved plans, and failure to ensure food handlers were medically cleared.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 9, 2026
Swiss funding backs Bulawayo vending upgrade
The proposal was presented by the director of town planning in a report dated April 24, 2026, seeking permission to construct the shed on a portion of the Highlanders traders’ site
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 8, 2026
Delayed Egodini project back on track
“Terracotta had also been engaged and had brought in a new investor who was involved in the development of the Zimbabwe Mall in Harare,” the minutes read in part.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 3, 2026
Bulawayo’s unpaid bills headache
Moyo, who is also the ward 26 councillor, warned that the numbers were not just accounting figures, but a direct reflection of the city’s shrinking capacity to function.
By Jeffrey Muvundisi
May. 1, 2026
