Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart Rejects Colonial Mayoral Gown, Commissions New Cultural Design
Published On The Zimbabwe Mail Bulawayo’s Mayor, Senator David Coltart, has chosen to forgo the traditional mayoral gown, calling it a “colonial relic” that no longer resonates with the identity and values of the city. The decision, announced at a recent civic service, signals a commitment to redefining local symbols in a way that honours
Bulawayo City Council stops Egodini Terminus construction
Publishes on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council has taken decisive action to address the growing lawlessness caused by kombi operators and vendors, temporarily halting the construction of Phases 1B and 2 at the Egodini Terminus. The move is aimed at restoring order in the city, which has been plagued by reckless driving, illegal parking, and
There is space for Starlink station in Byo: Coltart
By William Vundla Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has said they are ready to avail land to American internet company, Starlink, to construct a ground station. Coltart posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, which he tagged the Starlink owner Elon Musk, revealing that Bulawayo, located in the southern part of the country, is geographically suitable for
BCC dismisses privatisation fears
Published on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reassured residents that there are no plans to privatise the city’s water utility, clarifying that its separation from the engineering department was meant to protect water assets. This follows concerns over the decision to establish a stand-alone water utility. Mayor David Coltart emphasized that the utility
Despite crackdown, Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency is crumbling too, just four months later
By Lenin Ndebele A 35-year-old security guard in Zimbabwe, Ezekiel Chiradza, was arrested on Monday on allegations that he insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermined the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency launched in April. Chiridza’s arrest came after filming a video he later shared on a WhatsApp group accusing the president of mismanaging the economy. “There
Signs of hope at high-profile SADC summit
Published on Legalbrief Despite local controversy such as the jailing of opposition activists and pressure to move it from Harare, Zimbabwe, the 44th SADC ordinary summit which wrapped up yesterday was of the best-attended by heads of state and government over the past nine years. Legalbrief reports that the Harare summit ran under the theme: Promoting Innovation
Coltart courts police over illegal mining
By Peter Dube Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has called on the police to intensify patrols and help to end illegal mining activities along rivers that feed into city’s supply dams. Coltart told Southern Eye yesterday that Bulawayo City Council had deployed municipal police which had its own limitations. He said illegal mining was causing siltation of
Coltart Challenges Government To Increase Councillors’ Pay
Published on Pindula News Bulawayo mayor, David Coltart, said that there is low morale among the city’s councillors, stating that they are poorly paid, forcing them to rely on allowances to make ends meet. During the “In Conversation with Trevor” series held in Bulawayo on Tuesday, Coltart revealed that the councillors are compelled to take
BCC loses 50% of water
Published on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing significant challenges in accounting for almost 50% of the water it pumps from supply dams to consumers. This issue is primarily due to dilapidated infrastructure, theft of water supply equipment, and a poor water metering system. The aging pipes are prone to leaks and bursts,
Bulawayo Faces Severe Water Crisis: Mayor Coltart Urgently Calls for $14 Million Pipeline Upgrade
Published on The Zimbabwe Mail BULAWAYO, – Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has issued an urgent plea for $14 million to upgrade the Mtshabezi and Insiza pipelines amid a worsening water crisis. During a visit to the Umzingwane Dam and Ncema pump stations, Coltart described the situation as catastrophic. Umzingwane Dam is nearly dry, holding only