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Byo unlocks growth blueprints

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has introduced two comprehensive local development blueprints aimed at reshaping the city’s landscape, attracting investment, and fostering sustainable, inclusive growth. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement, deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu said the two frameworks, Local Plan 12 and Local Plan 18, represent a major milestone in Bulawayo’s transformation drive. “These plans…

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Policy reforms boost housing access

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THE government is reforming key housing policies to attract greater private sector investment and make homes more affordable for ordinary citizens, consolidating gains achieved under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). Speaking yesterday during belated World Habitat Day commemorations held at Vulindlela Township in Rangemore, Umguza District, the minister of National Housing, Zhemu Soda, announced…

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Chiwenga urges regional procurement reforms

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VICE President Constantino Chi­wenga has called for greater African regional collaboration, innovation, and professionalism to improve public procurement and service delivery. Speaking at the Fifth General Assembly of the African Public Pro­curement Network in Victoria Falls yesterday, Chiwenga stressed the need to equip professionals with the knowl­edge to navigate the complexities of modern procurement. “By…

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Open wall weep holes — BCC

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Staff writer in Bulawayo BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is urging all property owners to open weep holes in boundary walls or risk facing penalties to prevent flooding. This plea follows fears among Bulawayo residents of losing their homes after previous floods destroyed properties built on wetland areas in suburbs such as Cowdray Park, Luveve, and…

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Bulawayo hires more garbage trucks

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has hired eight additional refuse compactors from the ministry of Lo­cal Government to improve efficiency and consistency in refuse collection across the city. In a statement yesterday, the BCC town clerk, Christopher Dube, said the move was part of decisive measures taken by the local authority to stabilise waste management…

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‘Govt reforms cut business costs’

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NEW government reforms aimed at lowering business costs and sta­bilising the economy are set to be rolled out this week,. Speaking to the Daily News on the sidelines of a recent pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said the govern­ment was ready to turn its promises into action. “To make sure our plans…

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Debt threatens farming season

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BALLOONING debt by GMB and Cottco to farmers is threatening current farming season preparedness, Parliament has said. Presenting a report from the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture at last week’s pre-budget semi­nar in Bulawayo, committee chairperson Felix Maburutse said farmers were inadequate­ly equipped to prepare for the current farming season. “Grain Marketing Board (GMB) currently…

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Government to revive CSC

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THE government says it is stepping up efforts to revive the Cold Storage Company (CSC) to restore Zimbabwe’s meat industry and ensure farmers get fair value for their livestock. Speaking during the ongoing 2026 National Budget seminar, the minister of Agriculture, Anx­ious Masuka, said the collapse of CSC had nega­tively affected farmers across the country,…

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VP implores food innovate

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VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has implored Na­tional Foods Limited to boost local production by investing in research and adopting innovative technologies. Addressing the media after a private meeting with the com­pany’s management in Bulawayo yesterday, Chiwenga said Na­tional Foods was a pivotal player in Zimbabwe’s food industry. “The government is committed to creating a supportive…

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Zim pursues two debt strategies

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THE government says it is inten­sifying efforts to clear its exter­nal debt and rebuild trust with international creditors as part of its drive to restore economic stability and attract new investment. Speaking during the 2026 pre-budget semi­nar, the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, said the government was pursuing two key strategies to deal with its…

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