Bulawayo wants to partner with a Japanese city during the Osaka Expo 2025. The Ministry of Local Government asked all councils to find sister cities abroad. Japan hosts the six-month event that started April and ends October. Officials expect over 28 million people to visit the exposition. Zimbabwe shows its progress under the theme Beyond the Limit.
Town Clerk Christopher Dube received a letter from Permanent Secretary John Basera about the opportunity. The ministry wants councils to submit partnership proposals before May 25. Japanese cities offer cooperation through their Mayoral Alliance program. Over 650 local governments across Japan participate each year. The alliance promotes culture sharing and joint development projects.
Bulawayo Council voted to join both the Clean City Initiative and Mayoral Alliance Expo. Leaders hope to exchange knowledge with Japanese partners about environmental issues. The partnership could bring long-term development benefits to both cities. Officials plan to attend the July meeting if funding allows. City leaders see this as a chance to learn modern urban planning methods.
Town Clerk Christopher Dube received a letter from Permanent Secretary John Basera about the opportunity. The ministry wants councils to submit partnership proposals before May 25. Japanese cities offer cooperation through their Mayoral Alliance program. Over 650 local governments across Japan participate each year. The alliance promotes culture sharing and joint development projects.
Bulawayo Council voted to join both the Clean City Initiative and Mayoral Alliance Expo. Leaders hope to exchange knowledge with Japanese partners about environmental issues. The partnership could bring long-term development benefits to both cities. Officials plan to attend the July meeting if funding allows. City leaders see this as a chance to learn modern urban planning methods.
