Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) co-ordinator Khumbulani Maphosa applauded councillors for the decision.
BCC director of Housing and Community Services Dictor Khumalo is quoted in the latest council minutes saying the local authority was issuing notices on owners of the dilapidated buildings.
The Sidojiwe flats were condemned as unsafe for human habitation last year.
“A total of 3 915 inspections were carried out in April constituting an increase of 83,63% as compared to the previous month’s total. Building inspectors still faced transport challenges, which the section alleviated by sourcing council vehicles to supplement locomotion for the officers.
Latest BCC minutes show that housing and community services director Dictor Khumalo raised concern over environmental infractions in the city, which have been causing land degradation in greater Bulawayo and water catchment areas.
TANZANIA-BASED defender Bruce Kangwa is thrilled to be back in the Warriors squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ghana after a four year absence in the national team setup.
TANZANIA-BASED defender Bruce Kangwa is thrilled to be back in the Warriors squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ghana after a four year absence in the national team setup.