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




