The 2026 Local Governance Summer School was not only about gaining knowledge; it was also about inspiring action.
In this video, participants share their experiences, key takeaways, commitments they are making towards promoting accountable local governance in their communities
⚠️Scenes from Upper Ncema Dam reveal the impact of illegal mining activities within the catchment area. Deep open pits now scar part of one of Bulawayo’s key water sources
❓️What more should be done to protect Bulawayo’s water catchment areas from illegal mining activities?
@CityofBulawayo kindly attend to this sewer burst along 8th Avenue and Fort Street.
This poses serious public health risks, exposing businesses and pedestrians to raw sewage and increasing the risk of diseases such as cholera. Urgent intervention is required.
#ServiceDelivery
🔴 HAPPENING NOW | WARD 27 COMMUNITY MEETING
Ward 27 residents are gathered at Pumula South Hall engaging city officials on key service delivery issues. Officials from Finance, Water & Sanitation, Rangers, and Roads are present, responding to service delivery concerns.
📣 We present our latest press statement capturing community voices from Ward 7, where residents raised strong objections to the proposed Water Utility. Full statement below 👇
#CommunityVoices#Uhlelolwezakhamizi#MyCityMatters
📣In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, BPRA is conducting a movie screening with youths, gender champions & ZRP Victim Friendly Unit in attendance to watch a film centred on GBV issues. The session is there to spark conversations on how to end GBV
#EndGBV
📣BPRA is participating in the @g20org Social Summit sharing civil society experiences and recommendations for global decision-making. With S.A as the first African G20 President (2024–2025), the focus is on #SolidarityEqualitySustainability, putting social justice at the centre
📢BPRA is hosting the National Residents Summit under the theme: Re-thinking WASH Sector Financing in the Context of Devolution
This summit brings together residents, local authorities & partners to co-create solutions for accountable, inclusive & gender-responsive WASH services
📣 Advocacy At Work
After months without electricity, Ward 17 residents took collective action and confronted @ZetdcOfficial. Today, a new transformer is finally installed!
When residents speak with one voice, change happens.
#Uhlelolwezakhamizi#ServiceDelivery
Dr. Malinga discussed global case studies on water privatization highlighting a shift as some countries revert to public control for better accessibility and sustainability
This evolving landscape underscores the need for careful consideration of water governance
#waterjustice
Join us at the #WaterIndaba as we reimagine sustainable water governance for Bulawayo! Hosted by @byopra & PPRIZ, this crucial discussion will shape the future of our city’s water systems. #Bpra#ppriz#BCC#BulawayoWaterSolutions
To kick off the discussion, BPRA Executive Director @Perngoma warmly welcomed attendees and outlined the key objectives of the meeting, emphasising the importance of collaboration in addressing water and sanitation issues in Bulawayo.