The Minister of Provincials Affairs for Midlands Province, Hourable Owen Mudha Ncube has commissioned Gweru City Council’s new service vehicles worth $165,000. The vehicles meant to enhance service delivery, include a commuter omnibus and 3 service single cabs. Recent acquisitions also include a fire tender and ambulances, supporting healthcare and emergency services.

The commissioned of these service vehicles came just few days after the Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) has raised concerns over the alarming rate of uncollected domestic refuse in Gweru City and its impact on public health and environment.

In a letter to the Town Clerk dated May 7 2025, GRRA Executive Director Cornilia Selipiwe expressed concern over the inconvenience and health risks associated with uncollected refuse to residents.

The letter was issued following weeks without refuse being collected as council sites a number of breakdowns on the refuse fleet among other issues, a situation which has left the community prone to diseases.

Residents have called on the city council to prioritize waste management and ensure refuse collection on regular schedules and inform the residents on any changes to mitigate the crisis