Ministry stalls BCC recruitments

Ward 23 councillor Ntombizodwa Khumalo told participants that council was battling a serious brain drain at a time when it is understaffed.
By Silas Nkala Dec. 6, 2023

Bulawayo supply dams at 44,43%

According to Bulawayo City Council’s data, all dams are actively supplying the city but Umzingwane is in a precarious state.
By Sharon Sibindi and Innocent Magondo Dec. 5, 2023

Zinwa disconnects supplies to Silalatshani Irrigation Scheme

The farmers said water was disconnected last month and they were ordered to pay about US$300  each by the end of this month to offset the debt.
By Silas Nkala Dec. 5, 2023

BCC abandons impounded cremator

The contractor advised that it was not a wise decision to pay that amount to SARS in order to facilitate the release of the cremator, which is now obsolete.
By Nizbert Moyo Dec. 2, 2023

Byo gets Belarus fire tenders

Ncube called on council and residents to ensure the equipment is protected.
By Margaret Lubinda Nov. 24, 2023

BCC tightens restrictions on heavy trucks

In a notice, the council said a truck with a mass exceeding nine tonnes must follow designated routes when passing through the city centre.
By Silas Nkala Nov. 24, 2023

Bulawayo complete sewer, water system upgrade

Council is considering approaching the bank for more funding to expand Bulawayo’s water and sewerage services improvement projects (BWSSIP).
By Silas Nkala Nov. 19, 2023

Horror crash exposes parlous state of Matabeleland roads

The city fathers said they will hire former project managers, most of whom were its former employees, as consultants.
By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 19, 2023

BCC approves US$3m building plans

The council said it was following up on all illegal structures by issuing final notices and penalising defiant developers.
By Silas Nkala Nov. 13, 2023