GlassblocK Dam now depends on offtake deal
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart told Southern Eye that a draft agreement was produced following a breakthrough meeting facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
May. 21, 2026
Glassblock Dam must not become another broken promise
The proposed water offtake purchase agreement is more than just a technical contract.
By Southern Eye
May. 21, 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
Anger over Bulawayo’s service delivery failures
Interviews with the Bulawayo United Residents Association (Bura) and mayor David Coltart reveal a city torn between urgent expectations and long-term recovery plans.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 24, 2025
Coltart frustrated by Glassblock Dam delays
The proposed dam to be built on the Umzingwane River will have a capacity of 130 million cubic metres of water.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 23, 2025
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Byo silences voices opposing Glassblock Dam
Bulawayo gets its water from Insiza Mayfair, Upper Ncema, Lower Ncema, Mtshabezi, Umzingwane and Inyankuni.
By Patricia Sibanda and Peter Dube
Feb. 13, 2025
Glassblock dam to solve Bulawayo’s water crisis
The council now pins hopes on the proposed Bopoma Glassblock dam in Filabusi, Matabeleland South province.
By Margaret Lubinda
Feb. 9, 2025
Glassblock Dam to end water woes: BCC
Another resident Naison Sibanda also expressed excitement over the dam project, adding that council should rehabilitate existing dams that have been affected by siltation.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jan. 31, 2025
Major breakthrough for city’s new dam
The construction of the dam is expected to ease perennial water challenges in Bulawayo and usher in rural industrialisation through irrigation.
By Melody Chikono In Rabat, Morocco
Dec. 8, 2024
