Crime fears rise in Cowdray Park, residents fill policing gaps
The residents said theft and other offences left many people feeling unsafe, particularly at night and they want greater community involvement in tackling the problem.
By Keith Jeketera
May. 22, 2026
Cowdray Park launches youth driving programme to curb drug abuse
The programme, targeting 300 youths from wards 6 and 15, will provide sponsored driving lessons for one week.
By Langelihle Nyathi
May. 19, 2026
Cowdray Park project faces six-year delay
The long-delayed servicing of more than 15,000 residential stands in Cowdray Park’s Hlalani Kuhle development in Bulawayo has been pushed to a projected 16-year completion timeline
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 10, 2026
Cowdray Park residents battle raw sewage nightmare
Wastewater is flowing into homes and yards, leaving families living in unbearable conditions marked by foul smell and a growing fear of disease outbreaks.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Apr. 23, 2026
Drug peddler arrested after dramatic chase in Bulawayo
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele identified the suspect as Mbongeni Sibanda, who was arrested following a tip-off from members of the public.
By Keith Jeketera
Apr. 15, 2026
Bulawayo man jailed for statutory rate
A 30-year-old Bulawayo man, Darlington Ngwenya of Cowdray Park, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for having sex with minor aged 14 years.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Mar. 25, 2026
Buses to ease transport woes for Cowdray Park residents
The main hurdle remains securing a designated pick-up point in town, with Mujeyi currently in discussions with the city council to resolve the matter.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Mar. 12, 2026
Bulawayo despairs over high kombi fares
RESIDENTS of Cowdray Park in Bulawayo are reeling under steep kombi fare increases, with some operators charging up to US$2 for a single trip to the city centre.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Mar. 4, 2026
Residents rap council over wetland housing stands
In response, mayor David Coltart said he was unaware of the specific situation, but stated that the local authority’s policy prohibits construction on wetlands.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 27, 2026
