Senators demand urgent action on Byo water crisis

The report shed some light on the challenges that residents were facing such as going for weeks with dry taps.
By Sharon Sibindi 14h ago

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

Bulawayo runs dry after faulty pipeline leak

He said Umzingwane raw water pipeline at uMzinyathi and the Sulzer raw water pump repairs were still outstanding, awaiting delivery of necessary materials.
By Bongile Moyo Mar. 27, 2025

Byo water kiosks run dry

During the same year, he formed a trust called Operation Desperation Trust to raise funds for the water project but without success.
By Patricia Sibanda Jul. 22, 2024

Dire water crisis looms in Byo... as city mulls retiring 2 more dams

Residents are enduring one of the worst water challenges in years owing to an El Niño-induced drought.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 20, 2024

Bulawayo water crisis demands urgent attention

In the latest extension of the water shedding schedule, industrial areas and the central business district would be spared, according to city fathers.
By Newsday Feb. 24, 2024

Four issues that bothered Bulawayo residents in 2023

Bulawayo faces perennial water problems as the population in the city continues to grow while depending on a decades old water supply system.
By Silas Nkala Dec. 24, 2023

2023 another wasted year for Matabeleland

Hadebe said the region continued to face similar problems despite several false promises by the late Robert Mugabe and his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa.
By Nizbert Moyo Dec. 17, 2023

‘Govt misdirecting funds to councils’

Mahlangu said the Insiza pipeline to Inyankuni was on a downward gradient and there would be no need for pumping because water would flow.
By Silas Nkala Dec. 11, 2023