Monthly Archives: April 2025

By Patricia Sibanda | Apr. 30, 2025 Southern Eye THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has expressed concern over government’s failure to clear Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) school fees arrears than have been outstanding for more than three years. According to minutes from a council meeting held at council chambers last month, ward 25 councillor Aleck Ndlovu […]

 28 Apr 2025 | Bulawayo 24news Bulawayo Mayor, Councillor David Coltart, has praised the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) for providing a valuable platform to market the city’s abundant investment opportunities. Clr Coltart said the event allowed him to engage directly with visiting delegations, highlighting the vast potential for investment in […]

By: Mbulelo S Mpofu | April 25, 2025 | The Chronicle GOVERNMENT has finally approved Bulawayo City Council’s (BCC) 2025 budget following protracted disagreements between the local authority and key stakeholders over proposed tariffs and lack of consultations. In a letter addressed to BCC Town Clerk Mr Christopher Dube, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry […]

 21 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News s the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicks off in Bulawayo today, the host city is seizing the moment to present itself not merely as an event venue, but as a bold and ambitious investment destination with a clear vision for industrial transformation and sustainable growth. […]

17th April 2025  Ndumiso Tshuma CITE Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has moved to dispel claims that the city’s ongoing water shortages are a result of the proposed establishment of a new water utility by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC). In an interview with CITE, Coltart said the current crisis stems from long-standing infrastructure challenges and […]

12 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News Bulawayo City Council has attributed the increasing frequency of sewer bursts to the growing demands placed on the city’s infrastructure, driven largely by rural-to-urban migration, which has led to system overload. As new suburbs such as Emganwini, Emthunzini, and Magwegwe North Extension continue to develop, the city’s sewage infrastructure has […]

12 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has disclosed that the local authority requires US$38,000 to fully restore its refuse collection fleet. Speaking at the Bulawayo Economic Development Conference on Thursday, Coltart emphasized the need to address the city’s waste management challenges. He said, “I received a report from our cleaning department in […]

10 April 2025 The Zimbabwean Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart, issued a stark warning Tuesday that the city’s economic revival depends on immediate reforms in governance, service delivery and transparency, declaring that the once-thriving industrial capital risks permanent decline without bold and practical interventions. Addressing delegates at the inaugural Bulawayo Economic Development Conference 2025 (BEDCON 25), Coltart said […]

10 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News The City of Bulawayo is intensifying its efforts to address persistent water shortages by embracing research-led strategies in collaboration with local academic institutions and experts. The drive was highlighted at the ongoing Bulawayo Economic Development Conference (Bedcon2025), where researchers are presenting innovative solutions aimed at tackling the city’s worsening water […]