Bulawayo Council Defies Minister Over Waste Deal

Bulawayo City Council has refused to commit to Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's one-week ultimatum regarding the Geo Pomona waste deal. Residents are demanding an open tender process, and the council's defiance signals a significant standoff with the central government. The dispute highlights tensions over local governance and resource management, with the council asserting its autonomy in the face of ministerial pressure.