Bulawayo

Background

Bulawayo, popularly known as the City of Kings is Zimbabwe's second capital. Initially intended to be an industrial hub, Bulawayo has numerous opportunities for business. Use this profile to get a better understanding of the city as well as a few entry points to get you started.

Business profile

Population:              est. 1.5million (March 2021)

Area:                          1,706.8 km²

No. Of districts:       4

No. Of wards:           29

Key Government departments and contacts

• Companies Registry
• Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
• Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company
• Bulawayo City Council
• NSSA

Key Landmarks

• Joshua Nkomo Statue
• National History Museum
• Art gallery
• Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

Tertiary institutions

• Bulawayo Polytechnic
• Lupane State University
• National University of Science and Technology
• Zimbabwe School of Mines

Media Outlets

• Khulumani FM
• Skyz Metro FM
• ZBC Montrose Studios
• The Chronicle
• Southern Eye

Technology hubs

• Tech Village

Key people

• Minister of State for Bulawayo Province
• Solomon Mguni (Mayor)
• Raj Modi
• Busisa Moyo

Musicians

• Asaph
• Aya
• Sandra Ndebele
• Mzoe 7
• Jeyz Marabini
• Khaya Arts
• IYASA
• Cool Crooners
• Novuyo Seagirl
• P.O.Y
• Orthodox S.I.X
• Prozac
• Msizkay
• Noluntu J
• Novuyo Seagirl
• Floppy X
• Vusa Mkhaya
• Rudo Amor
• KBrizzy

Fashion Designers

• Zana Kay

Opportunities

• Check for tenders
• Egodini project