Outcry over BCC gold mine lease charges

Council has also resolved to suspend billing on various mining claims.
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 27, 2024

City turns to God amid water crisis

The local authority recently asked the government to declare the city a water crisis area to pave the way for international support for short-to-medium term solutions.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 24, 2024

BCC turns to boreholes, as water crisis deepens

Representing the council, ward 3 councillor, Mxolisi Mahlangu said the local authority wants to make sure that all boreholes that are not working are fixed.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 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

Sand poachers rile Byo residents

Councillors have previously warned that the activities of gold panners and sand poachers if left unchecked would result in the dam being decommissioned earlier than anticipated.
By Daniel Moyo Mar. 20, 2024

Apostolic sects must respect culture, customs: Residents

A concerned resident who declined to be named said it is against the Ndebele culture to just go around hanging pieces of clothes in the bush.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 19, 2024

Byo launches second polio blitz

The nationwide campaign, targeting all children under 10 years, sought to interrupt virus transmission and prevent further outbreaks.
By Innocent Magondo Mar. 18, 2024

BCC approves US$3,4m building plans

BCC recently opened Egodini terminus despite concerns that the space provided is small leading to commuter omnibuses sometimes occupying road nearby.
By Silas Nkala Mar. 12, 2024

Govt intervenes in Bulawayo water crisis

Addressing journalists in Bulawayo this week, Local Government minister Winston Chitando said government was fully committed to addressing Bulawayo’s water crisis.
By Innocent Magondo Mar. 9, 2024