Byo’s housing crisis demands urgent, inclusive solutions
Bulawayo’s housing crisis has reached alarming proportions, with the city council’s waiting list swelling to more than 161 000 applicants as of December 2025.
By Southern Eye
Feb. 11, 2026
Government warns rogue housing co-operatives
The directive was delivered by Women Affairs deputy minister Kiven Mutimbanyoka during a tour of the Hatcliffe Housing Union Co-operative on Wednesday.
By Belindah Chikandiwa
Jan. 30, 2026
BCC apologises over refuse collection chaos
“The city is facing a shortage of refuse compactors,” Coltart said.
By Nizbert Moyo
Dec. 13, 2025
New twist in Marondera land dispute
“Council is now running around trying to get the paperwork in order, but this is happening long after stands were already allocated,” the source said.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 7, 2025
Gwanda housing project back on track
The project, which began in 2015, remains a pipe dream for residents who paid between US$3,000 and US$11,000 for residential stands in low, medium, and high-density areas.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 7, 2025
Gwanda begins Hlalani Kuhle regularisation
Under the initiative, contracted to Zimbuild, critical works including sewer infrastructure, water reticulation and road construction are being implemented.
By Staff Writer
Dec. 5, 2025
Chaos at war veterans’ event
Also in attendance was Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Moses Mugadza as well as Zanu PF provincial chairperson for Manicaland, Tawanda Mukodza.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Sep. 22, 2025
Land barons clash over sewer trench
Police have since ordered the suspension of the trenching exercise pending investigations.
By Donald Nyandoro
Sep. 21, 2025
Be tough on expired street food: Councillors
COUNCILLORS in Bulawayo have called on the local authority's executive to be tough on people selling expired food on the streets, arguing that it poses a health hazard to the residents
By Nizbert Moyo
Sep. 18, 2025
