Pumula residents wary over unclaimed pits

Ward development committee secretary Thokozani Mabaleka told Southern Eye that sand poachers created the pits.
By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 9, 2026

Demand for Bulawayo firefighters surges globally 

Coltart said the training went beyond firefighting tactics. Participants become cultural ambassadors, sharing their experiences of Bulawayo with the continent. 
By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 1, 2026

Juvenile (14) drowns in pit in Pumula

Residents are mourning the death of a 14-year-old boy who drowned while attempting to rescue his friend from an open pit in Pumula suburb on Saturday. 
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 23, 2026

ZiG2,2bn debt chokes Bulawayo service delivery

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is intensifying efforts to recover about ZiG2 251 953 owed by residents and ratepayers as the mounting arrears continue to hamper service delivery. 
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 17, 2026

Baboons invade Bulawayo

One Planet Trust said it observed that a significant number of trees were cut down by contractors to pave way for construction of houses.
By Margaret Lubinda Mar. 6, 2026

City explores usage of recycled water

Residents are currently enduring a 96 weekly water shedding regime as the local authority struggles to meet demand.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 5, 2026

Urban voucher programme returns to Byo

It has resulted in an increase in the number of timely care registrations and antenatal check-ups.
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 25, 2026

Mining boom puts pressure on Hwange school

In response, the local authority has identified land in Dynamic Village for the construction of a new public primary school aimed at easing congestion at Nechibondo. 
By Sharon Sibindi Feb. 15, 2026

Pumulas summer festa hit

Dubbed the area’s first-ever Summer Fest, the event drew scores of music lovers from across Pumula and surrounding neighbourhoods.
By Langelihle Nyathi Dec. 17, 2025