Bulawayo city council joins breast cancer awareness campaign

It added that councillors and staff would continue wearing the pink ribbon throughout the month in line with the international awareness campaign.
By Silas Nkala Oct. 9, 2026

KoSamuriwo under council spotlight

“The business was operating on premises constructed without approved building plans by council and as a result council had not issued them with an occupation certificate,” the report said.
By Sharon Sibindi Aug. 13, 2026

Charamba should put up or shut up

A footnote: When Chief Justice Fieldsend was told his contract was up in the early 1980s (in fact he didn’t have one), prime minister Robert Mugabe told ZTV: “We want a black for that job.”
By Muckracker Jun. 12, 2026

Councillors push for immediate implementation of Glassblock Dam project

Ward 14 councillor Dumisani Netha urged authorities to respect the outcome of public consultations, which showed overwhelming support for the project.
By Langelihle Nyathi Jun. 11, 2026

Gweru’s Mkoba 21 residential stands under spotlight

Council availed the approximately 6 000 residential stands in 2014 to home seekers but to date houses are yet to be constructed.
By Stephen Chadenga May. 21, 2026

Bulawayo battles surge in rogue vending

BULAWAYO councillors have raised concern over a surge in illegal food vending activities, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to public health and safety.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni May. 10, 2026

Ambulance upgrade required to ease demand: Councillors

He proposed a funding model where “residents (will) be levied at least US$1 that would be ring- fenced for ambulance services” to support recapitalisation.
By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 22, 2026

Furore over Harare’s US$750m water meter project

A PROPOSED US$750 million smart water meter project has sparked fierce debate among Harare councillors, who are demanding clarity on how the massive cost will be funded and its impact on residents
By Lesley Kufandada and Gracious Daniel Nov. 6, 2025

Bulawayo councillors exposed in town clerk saga

Dube, who initially stepped down at the end of September last year when his four year contract ended, received a reprieve when he was given a year extension by councillors.
By Silas Nkala Oct. 29, 2025