1950s dam project revived to ease Bulawayo water crisis
The project has faced multiple delays due to bureaucratic hurdles, lack of funding, and complications in securing partnerships.
By Musa Makina
May. 15, 2026
Gwayi- Shangani: Can the 10MW milestone break the cycle of missed deadlines?
She said major works include construction of the powerhouse, installation of turbines and generators, and development of a 132kV transmission line to feed into the national grid.
By Musa Makina
May. 7, 2026
Delayed relocations unsettle Lubimbi villagers
The 500 households face uncertainty and distress over the delayed relocation, amid frustration over limited government communication, water shortage and fear of losing ancestral land.
By Patricia Sibanda
May. 6, 2026
Gwayi youth go digital to fight poaching
“Having this innovation hub in Gwayi will empower youths with digital competencies and keep them meaningfully engaged, reducing the temptation to turn to illegal wildlife activities,” he said.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 12, 2026
Gwayi-Shangani dam now 74% complete, set to end Byo water woes
The Gwayi–Shangani Dam project is now 74% complete, authorities have confirmed, with completion expected to finally resolve Bulawayo’s chronic water shortages
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 4, 2026
Fresh outcry over Matabeleland’s decades of neglect
This leads to high transport and maintenance costs, delays in moving goods and workers, and ultimately higher prices for consumers.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 7, 2026
‘Act now’; Coltart’s plea on city’s dire water situation
Residents are enduring the worst water challenges in years, going up to 130 hours without running taps, forcing them to rely on unsafe water sources,
By Sharon Sibindi
Oct. 26, 2025
US$5m monthly for Gwayi-Shangani project
He said funding for the project would also cater for the resettlement and compensation of families affected by dam construction.
By Nqobizwe Thebe
Jun. 24, 2025
Gwayi-Shangani Dam project to miss December deadline
The Gwayi-Shangani Dam, a major component of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project, has faced multiple setbacks and missed several deadlines.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 13, 2025
