THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has expressed concern over an increase in crime, saying miscreants were targeting council property and attacking security guards. This comes as the BCC recently bolstered its municipal police force after recruiting 173 newly trained officers to restore order and protect vital infrastructure. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting, the BCC chamber…

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says the current incessant rains have washed away its tracks in some parts of the country. NRZ spokesperson, Andrew Kunambura, added yesterday that this had forced the rail transport operator to suspend its cargo operations in the affected areas. “The NRZ wishes to inform the public, customers and all…

Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO AT LEAST 155 people died in road traffic accidents across the country during the last festive season, the police confirmed yesterday. This was a decrease compared to the 2023/24 festive season which claimed 162 lives, while the total number of road traffic accidents also reduced from 3 607 in 2023/24 to…

Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO GOVERNMENT says it is working on installing a storm drainage system in Bulawayo’s biggest suburb, Cowdray Park, to curb persistent flooding. This comes after the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) identified 17 properties in the Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai section of Cowdray Park for demolition to pave way for a storm drainage system. Speaking…

THE government has implored officers in the Office of the President and Cabinet to unite in working towards the economic development of the country. Speaking during a strategic planning review workshop yesterday, the minister of State for Bulawayo Province Judith Ncube said unity was the cornerstone of development. “We should strengthen the Office of the…