Kadoma Splashes US$120K To Revive Water System
By Lovemore Chazingwa Kadoma has rolled out an ambitious US$122k water system rehabilitation project meant to double output. The city aims to restore normalcy in a city reeling from erratic supply and dry taps for stretched periods. Kadoma Mayor Nigel Ruzario outlined the magnitude of the project. “We’ve instituted a US$112 700 water revamp project. […]
Profile Of Kadoma City Council
By Correspondent Kadoma City is in Mashonaland West Province and located South West of Harare, the Capital City. It is at 140km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway and was founded in 1901. Affectionately known as City of Gold, it became a Municipality in 1917 and acquired city status in March 2000. The city is surrounded […]
Bulawayo Targets Solar Farms At Cemeteries
By Lungile Moyo Bulawayo has sought to maximize land use by building solar farms at cemeteries across the city. The idea was proposed during a Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Review and Preparation of the Bulawayo Master Plan (2019-2034). The general principles of the arrangement have already been agreed to according to the Acting Director for […]
Gweru Council Baits Investors To Grow Town
By Correspondent In a bid to grow the town Gweru City Council has rolled out a number of investment opportunities for private players to partner it. The various projects range from building of high density suburb houses, bus termini and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. Below we profile some of the existing opportunities being availed for […]
Bulawayo Cllrs, Contacts And Wards
By Correspondent Here is the complete list of elected Councillors for Bulawayo City Council for the 2023 to 2028 Council. Absent from this post are Proportional Representation members. Ward 4- Mayor David Coltart 11 Luton Street, Belmont, Cell: 0772 232 397 Email: cllrdcoltart@citybyo.co.zw Areas In Ward Buena Vista, Kabanga, Ilanda, Lochview, Malindela (East of Philips […]
The Story of Joshua Nkomo’s Two Houses
By Correspondent Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Museum is a monument at Number 17 Aberdeen Road in Matsheumhlophe Bulawayo. The monument is the house of late Vice President of Zimbabwe and nationalist Joshua Nkomo. The house was converted into a museum by Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo National Foundation (JMNNF). A gallery was set up in his honour and […]
Download: Bulawayo’s Credit Control Policy Document
Download here the full document containing Bulawayo City Council’s credit control policy. The policy has been compiled in compliance with the Urban Councils Act[Chapter (29:15)] which requires the adoption of a credit control and debt collection policy, which is consistent with the Municipality’s tariffs policiesand which complies with the Act. The policy aims to ensure […]
How To Become A Supplier For Bulawayo Council
By Correspondent Like all public institutions Bulawayo City Council is governed by various procurement laws in relation to tenders and suppliers. The process is open to all those who have the necessary papers. On its Procurement Portal (PP), Bulawayo lays out how one can become a supplier for the City Council. Thus, on the PP, […]
Do You Want A Stand? Here Is How To Avoid A Scam
By Correspondent Many people have been fleeced while trying to acquire a residential stand. Housing pressure has created both a ready market for stands and a dangerous cabal of criminals dealing in the same. However, following the steps below can help one to avoid being duped. When buying stands in Zimbabwe, the first point of […]
Gwanda’s ZWL$48B Budget Targets New Infrastructure
By Correspondent Gwanda RDC’s approved 2024 budget of ZWL$48 billion will invest over 75% of the money towards infrastructural programs. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes as well as developing the health and education sectors are also top budget priorities. Under WASH projects the RDC will spend ZWL$7 billion building a piped water scheme, dam […]