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Suburb clocks three years without water

The residents have been forced to rely on weekly bowser deliveries that many describe as inadequate for basic survival.

By Sharon Sibindi 11h ago

Bulawayo transport system descends into chaos

Observers accused illegal bus operators of turning the central business district into a lawless zone with councillors also blaming enforcement officers of corruption.

By Sharon Sibindi 11h ago

Bulawayo transport system descends into chaos

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Zimbabwe wage arrears widen across councils, parastatals and civil service

A deteriorating economic climate caused by political turmoil and repression has hit the entire economy including government hard.

By Staff Reporter 11h ago

Zimbabwe wage arrears widen across councils, parastatals and civil service

Bulawayo banks on BAF 2026 to feed the city

Deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu told Southern Eye Showbiz that arts and culture are central to urban development.

By Margaret Lubinda May. 14, 2026

Bulawayo banks on BAF 2026 to feed the city

Bulawayo dams under siege

The latest developments came amid fears of water contamination and worsening illegal mining activities around critical water sources.

By Jeffrey Muvundusi May. 14, 2026

BCC taps into Estates Account to rescue service delivery

The amount will be repaid over 36 months at an interest rate of 5,1% per annum from the date of drawdown.

By Sharon Sibindi May. 14, 2026

BCC taps into Estates Account to rescue service delivery

MP drills relief into water crisis with six boreholes

Two of the solar-powered boreholes were commissioned in the Ziyaphapha area in Gwabalanda and Emkhayeni in New Lobengula.

By Nizbert Moyo May. 12, 2026

MP drills relief into water crisis with six boreholes

Cowdray Park project faces six-year delay

The long-delayed servicing of more than 15,000 residential stands in Cowdray Park’s Hlalani Kuhle development in Bulawayo has been pushed to a projected 16-year completion timeline

By Sharon Sibindi May. 10, 2026

Cowdray Park project faces six-year delay

Bulawayo battles surge in rogue vending

BULAWAYO councillors have raised concern over a surge in illegal food vending activities, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to public health and safety.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni May. 10, 2026