Bulawayo councillors a ‘disgrace’: Residents

It also highlighted that leadership contracts, including the town clerk’s, “should be evaluated based on clear performance indicators, not political agendas or legal manoeuvring”. 
By Silas Nkala 15h ago

Town clerk saga: Coltart ambushed

Chaos continues over the tenure extension of Dube' s contract, with new cracks emerging as Ndlovu condemned colleagues for exposing internal council matters to the public.
By Silas Nkala Nov. 27, 2025

No binding resolution on town clerk term extension: Coltart

“At that meeting, the town clerk his own written recommendation that his contract be extended to the retirement age of 70.  
By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 24, 2025

Cartels fuelling Bulawayo chaos

A dispute erupted among councillors and the mayor, which saw Local Government minister Daniel Garwe and Provincial Affairs minister Judith Ncube entering the fray.  
By Nqobani Ndlovu Nov. 23, 2025

Editorial Comment: Vultures circling Bulawayo council

Bulawayo has always prided itself as the best run city in Zimbabwe
By The Standard Nov. 23, 2025

MultiChoice Zimbabwe donates to Nketa Primary

It coincides with the recent launch of the DStv Zimnandi package, an initiative by the pay-Tv giant meant to strengthen ties with its growing audience in the Matabeleland region. 
By Mpumelelo Moyo Nov. 21, 2025

Bulawayo’s water crisis sparks urgent calls for action

The mayor detailed a multi-tiered strategy which includes a US$14.5 million infrastructure overhaul as well as the privately sector-led construction of the Glass Block Bopoma Dam. 
By Silas Nkala Nov. 13, 2025

Bulawayo City Council champions breast cancer and mental health awareness

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart underscored the connection between physical and mental health, noting that the two could not be separated when addressing the challenges faced by breast cancer patients
By Nokuxola Mbangeni Nov. 4, 2025

‘Act now’; Coltart’s plea on city’s dire water situation

Residents are enduring the worst water challenges in years, going up to 130 hours without running taps, forcing them to rely on unsafe water sources,
By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 26, 2025