Author Archives: David Coltart
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart Breaks Down City Challenges | The CITE View
8 April, 2025 | CITEZW
“Such a Shame”: Zimbabweans React as Government Suspends All US Tariffs After Trump Imposes 18% Duty on Zimbabwe Exports
Tim. E. Ndoro April 6, 2025 iHarare Mixed Reactions As Zimbabwe Removes Tariffs On US Imports Zimbabweans have taken to social media to voice mixed reactions after President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the suspension of all tariffs on goods imported from the United States. The decision came just days after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped an […]
Bulawayo housing waiting list balloons
05 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News A Bulawayo councillor has proposed converting certain flats to homeownership in an effort to alleviate the city’s growing housing backlog. The suggestion was made on Wednesday during a full council meeting at the council chambers. Bulawayo’s housing waiting list currently stands at over 150,000, and Ward 13 Councillor Lovewell Mwinde […]
Bulawayo cricket, music fans up in arms with ZC
Newsday 5th April 2025 CRICKET enthusiasts and music lovers in Bulawayo are up in arms with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) after the latter barred the use of Queens Sports Club for the ninth edition of the Pacific Bulawayo Shutdown, set for April 26, a popular event that blends live cricket with musical performances. ZC has been […]
BCC commissions 4 refuse compactors
2 Apr 2025 Bulawayo24 News The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) on Wednesday commissioned four new refuse compactors as part of efforts to improve waste collection and maintain cleanliness in the city. The new trucks bring the city’s total number of refuse compactors to 17, although officials say at least 30 are required to adequately service residential areas, […]
Coltart frustrated by Glassblock Dam delays
By Sharon Sibindi | Mar. 23, 2025 The Southern Eye Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has expressed frustration over bureaucratic bottlenecks stalling the long-awaited Glassblock Dam project, a crucial initiative aimed at securing a stable water supply for the city. The proposed dam to be built on the Umzingwane River will have a capacity of 130 million cubic […]
Bulawayo prioritises BF renovation in sports facility upgrade
23 Mar 2025 Bulawayo24 News Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has reaffirmed that the renovation of Barbourfields Stadium remains a top priority as the city moves forward with the Government’s directive to allocate seven percent of its budget towards the rehabilitation of sports facilities. Speaking to Zimpapers Sports Hub on Thursday after the Zimbabwe men’s national […]
Bulawayo faces delays in infrastructure projects
16 March 2025 Bulawayo24news Bulawayo City Council is struggling to progress on major projects aimed at improving infrastructure and addressing ongoing water challenges, as the Local Government Ministry has yet to approve the city’s 2025 budget. The council’s proposed 2025 budget stands at US$53 million, a significant reduction from the initial US$309 million due to […]
Bulawayo reveals road rehabilitation plan
14 Mar 2025 Bulawayo24news The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has requested authorization to utilize part of its allocation from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) for the procurement of tools, plant, and equipment aimed at the rehabilitation and construction of roads. The request is outlined in the council’s latest meeting minutes concerning the local authority’s […]
Bulawayo seeks to tap into diaspora market for economic growth
09 Mar 2025 Bulawayo24news Bulawayo councillors are advocating for the creation of an inter-departmental team to market the city to potential investors in the diaspora. The move comes as the city prepares to host its inaugural Bulawayo Economic Development Conference, aiming to drive economic transformation and foster sustainable growth. During a full council meeting last Wednesday, […]