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
13h ago
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
Premium
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
Bulawayo targets private companies for tar-making plant
The developments were confirmed by the city's deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu in an interview on Friday last week.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 12, 2024
