The history of Bulawayo

Occupation of Bulawayo

Nov 4, 1893

Colonial forces occupy Lobengula’s home, eMahlabathini.

Bulawayo run by Sanitary Board

Period: Jan 9, 1894 to Dec 28, 1897

Bulawayo run by Sanitary Board with 50 % elected representation under the Cape of Good Hope Municipal Act of 1882.

Bulawayo becomes a city

Jun 1, 1894

Bulawayo declared a town outside Maxim Hotel, Fife Street.

By- law prohibits all people of color from using pavements.

Sep 18, 1894

1894, September – Local by law prohibits all people of color from using pavements.

Ndebele uprising

Mar 10, 1896

1896 , march – August – Ndebele uprising or Umvukela 1. Settlers take to laager and many battles around the town

Bulawayo declared a town

Oct 27, 1897

Bulawayo declared a town Municipality.

First council election

Nov 23, 1897

First election of nine Councillors for Bulawayo, town Council.

First Bulawayo Town Council

Nov 24, 1897

First Bulawayo Town Council appointed under Mayor, I H Hirschler.

First brewery of opaque beer was built

May 26, 1913

First brewery of opaque beer was built in the Old Location, revenue from which was used to build a community hall. Later closed, the building is now part of the MaKhumalo Beerhall in Makokoba.

Bulawayo becomes a City

Nov 4, 1943

Bulawayo becomes a City.

The Bulawayo General Strike

Apr 3, 1948

http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/720631?uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&sid=21104072698177The Bulawayo General Strike

African representation allowed

Jun 28, 1968

Township Advisory Board appointed allowing for African representation and involvement in City Affairs.

Bulawayo expands

Apr 1, 1970

Town Boards of Bellevue, Waterford, Northvale, Richmond, Burnside, Woodville and Municipal farms of Hyde Park and Valley Farm absorbed into “Greater Bulawayo”.

Racial segregation of residential areas lifted.

May 27, 1979

Racial segregation of residential areas lifted.

Ndubiwa appointed Deputy Town

Aug 16, 1979

Mike Ndubiwa appointed Deputy Town Clerk, the first African to a senior position. He was appointed Town Clerk in 1994.

Independence

Apr 18, 1980

Independence

Battle of Bulawayo or Entumbane I

Nov 9, 1980

Battle of Bulawayo or Entumbane I

Battle of Bulawayo or Entumbane II

Feb 8, 1981

Battle of Bulawayo or Entumbane II

First Black Mayor installed

Jun 12, 1981

First African Mayor installed, Naison K Ndlovu

Unity Accord

Dec 27, 1987

Unity Accord between ZANU & PF ZAPU signed

First Executive Mayor appointed

Oct 19, 1996

Appointment of first Executive Mayor, Abel N.T. siwela.