Bulawayo housing waiting list hits 160 000
According to the latest building control section report, the director of Housing and Community Services, Dictor Khumalo, said the department processed 1 252 building plans in December 2025.
By Silas Nkala
7h ago
CCJP donates bins to Bulawayo City Council
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart described the donation as a “heart-warming” gesture and praised the church for its leadership in social justice.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
7h ago
Nkayi man sentenced to 8 years for attempted murder
He was sentenced to a combined 10 years, but one year on each count was suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour, leaving an effective eight-year jail term.
By Langelihle Nyathi
7h ago
MaFevuke Intemnyama strikes unique chord with new album
“I play my own guitar and I worked with a seasoned veteran on backing vocals; the sound is my unique style," he said.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
7h ago
Sprouting illegal structures worries BCC
Dube warned that anyone purchasing land in these areas does so at their own risk, as structures on ecologically sensitive sites will be demolished.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 17, 2026
Bulawayo water supplies worsen as power outages bite
According to town clerk, Christopher Dube, the power outages started on February 11 following faults on electricity transformers at uMzingwane and Inyankuni Pump Stations.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 16, 2026
Rains leave trail of destruction in Bulawayo
Ward 15 councillor Ashton Mhlanga said the rains accompanied by strong winds uprooted trees and destroyed some tuckshops dotted around the ward.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 14, 2026
Rehabilitation of King Lobengula’s capital slowed by funding constraints
According to reports from 2025, some stakeholders who had pledged to assist with the project failed to honour their commitments, leading to a severe shortage of materials.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 13, 2026
City housing crisis deepens
The Bulawayo City Council housing waiting list has ballooned to over 160 000 as of December 2025, up from over 158 000 recorded in November last year.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 11, 2026
