Zimbabwe govt bans CBD vendors over cholera

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2023
Government has banned vendors from operating in the central business districts (CBDs) of major cities in response to the cholera outbreak. Information minister Jenfan Muswere told journalists during a post-Cabinet briefing that the move is part of a comprehensive effort to contain the spread of the waterborne disease. “Government directs ... Read More

Bulawayo bans pushcarts in CBD

MMP News AuthorNovember 10, 2023
The government has granted approval for Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s clamping and tow-away by-laws, which now include the prohibition of pushcarts in the central business district (CBD) among other offenses. Winston Chitando, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, announced the amendment of the by-laws through Statutory Instrument (SI) ... Read More

US$27m needed to modernise Bulawayo CBD roads

MMP News AuthorJuly 26, 2023
THE Bulawayo City Council says it needs about US$27 million to completely modernise the city centre road network and ensure the establishment of efficient parking infrastructure. While some stakeholders have argued that the US$1 per hour parking fee charged by parking contractor, Tendy Three Investments (TTI), is too high and ... Read More