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Topic : David Coltart

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
Coltart frustrated by Glassblock Dam delays

Alarm over major city dam’s low water inflows
Bulawayo mayor, David Coltart, has warned that unless authorities take urgent action to curb illegal mining activities, the city’s water security will remain at risk.
By Sharon Sibindi Mar. 9, 2025
Alarm over major city dam’s low water inflows

BCC clashes with residents over unserviced stands
It emerged that the affected residents were contemplating taking legal action against the municipality.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 5, 2025
BCC clashes with residents over unserviced stands
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Concern over contaminated Umguza River water
Umguza River is the main source of water for communities on the outskirts of Bulawayo.
By Margaret Lubinda Feb. 15, 2025
Concern over contaminated Umguza River water

Bulawayo City Council changes mayoral gown, seeks designer
The local authority further noted that a mayoral gown has to bear design patterns using the City of Bulawayo colours, Ndebele patterns, designs and colours.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 8, 2025
Bulawayo City Council changes mayoral gown, seeks designer

We have no funds to fix roads: Coltart
President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the country’s roads a national disaster before launching an Emergency Road Rehabilitation Project in 2021.
By Peter Dube Feb. 7, 2025
We have no funds to fix roads: Coltart

We have no control over Nyamandlovu aquifer: BCC
Coltart, however, said the aquifer could not satisfy the city’s demands.
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 6, 2025
We have no control over Nyamandlovu aquifer: BCC

‘Gold panners obstructing water inflows to Mzingwane Dam’
Coltart said the city’s dams remained low despite the heavy rains that were experienced in the region.
By Patricia Sibanda Jan. 14, 2025
‘Gold panners obstructing water inflows to Mzingwane Dam’

Water woes beyond our control, says Coltart
There is rampant gold mining in the catchment areas for the city’s supply dams, which are located in Matabeleland South. 
By William Vundla Jan. 5, 2025
Water woes beyond our control, says Coltart

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