Imagine working for 42 years and not making any investments that would secure you for life😒...This Nyilenda character is the stereotypical workaholic who wasted his peak years being fiscally irresponsible and now wants the greater society and the Bulawayo City Council to act in an irrational manner..It is not like the bill magically spiralled to over $500 but instead it was a deliberate and calculated act by an evil bill dodger who was content to be a freeloader until the council caught up to his scheming ways....If he had made sound investments instead of creating a dynasty of children who are not obligated to take care of him by the way, we would not be hearing this story...The geriatric should do what the rest of normal and law abiding society does and that is pay their bills on time before they balloon to exorbitant levels...Rant over sanity restored

Shame

My uncle worked for PTC in Gweru since 1975 and retired in 2001.He live in Mbrengwa and is now in his late 80s .He cant get his pension from PTC as he is unable to walk to get his life certificate.At one when hewas able to walk he was told that his money was deposited in his POSB account and when he went to POSB to get it they said they wouldnt give it to him as it was to much. Up to now he cant get it.

but muno mu Zimbabwe chembere hadzitambirewo here,ku SA neku Mozambique vanochengetwa vanhu ava mhani

so what is fair,yo neglect the old man,so u mean iwe mubereki wako akachembera Iwewe wochemberawo hauchatochengeta mubereki wako here,basa revaxukuru nderei,vamwe varikutengerwa mota nevazukuru vachembera kudai,here we are only talking about food,vake habana kuzvara here?how old are you Observer,you seem not to know what life is all about,ini ndakatopihwa zvizukuru chisikana chinondisukira nekunditsvairira,mumwe akandipa chikomana izvozvi ndoochiri muShop,ndiri mumagumbeze Izvozvi ndatomirira tii,Iwe woti we're being unfair,so is this fair kana baba vaakubuda mupepanhau vachinzi havasisina muchengeti,????

Vana vake most likely dzitoriwo chembere assuming kuti vese vapenyu...98 years old, 1st born yake itori kuma80s/late 70s...also, he retired 30 years ago, ambenge achichengetwa nani for those 30 years, we're being unfair to his children.

rsa policy stipulates that any old person above 60 whether he worked or not is entitled to a pension grant paid by the state (MUNDENDE) when I was there in 2008 they were being paid R2000 pee month. apart from that houses called RDP are built for all vulnerable groups in both urban and rural setups. water and electricity are installed and subsidized to these groups. to those who prefer to go to old peoples homes gates are open and they are well fed and clothed. so until we take a close look at former old nation builders with a sense of humanity and appreciation for the services rendered we will die a deplorable death. many companies closed and the blacks who took over stole the employee's merge pension contributions and started to build houses in cities. today they are the elites at the expense of their workers sweat while the workers are suffering to death in their poor rural dwellings without any help or money. a token from Nassau as a once payment was the only thing they got because they were told they had not contributed for 10yrs. but ridiculously their counterpart in rsa didn't need to either being employed or to contribute to qualify. it's only the age of being 60yrs that gave him the ticket to STATE CARE!!!!! FOOD FOR THOUGHT. WITH ALL THESE MAKOROKOZA WITHOUT ANY PENSION FUND WHERE WILL THEY GO AT 60YRS.HOW MANY OF OUR CITIZENS ARE IN THE SAME POSITION LIKE MR NYILENDA AND WHO IS CARING. NOBODY . LETS REVISIT OUR THOUGHT AND STOP BEING A LAUGHING STOCK FOR ONCE. ITS NOT TOO LATE TO BEGIN A NEW SHEET. EXECUTIVES ARE LIVING SMART UNDER NASSA BUT THE POOR WORKERS WHOSE MEGRE WAGES WERE DEDUCTED EVERY FRIDAY HAVE NOT A SINGLE FARTHING. GOD BE WITH US.

NYILENDA'S CASE IS A TIP OF THE ICE BERG. IN OUR COUNTRY WE NEED TO REVISIT OUR SOCIAL POLICIES. MANY PEOPLE DIE MISERABLE DEATHS AFTER HAVING BEEN ACTIVE ECONOMIC

YO

makule manyama ino nyika inotongwa ne🐊🇿🇼

Ndito tungaramba tumene tuna tava mbumba twapeza penjeni tukapita kakarani ma huuree, manje ndarama yose inata, kkkkkk wanyera pogona iwe

Inu achimwene ndinu wopusa kwambiri, ntawi yose munatani kupita kumuzi kwanu kumaravi, osavhutisa vantu mamwera, uzani vana vanu akubhasopeni,

The Bulawayo City Council's (BCC) handling of Neban Nyalenda's case highlights several social responsibility failures: *Failure 1: Lack of compassion* - BCC disconnected Nyalenda's water supply despite knowing his: - Advanced age (98) - Bedridden condition - History of service to the city (42 years) - Limited income and dependence on others *Failure 2: Inadequate communication* - BCC did not engage with Nyalenda or his family to: - Discuss payment options - Offer assistance programs - Explain disconnection procedures *Failure 3: Insufficient support for vulnerable populations* - BCC did not provide: - Alternative payment plans for seniors or disabled individuals - Assistance programs for low-income residents - Emergency aid for critical situations like Nyalenda's *Failure 4: Disregard for human rights* - BCC's actions potentially violated: - Section 77 of Zimbabwe's Constitution (right to safe, clean, and potable water) - International human rights standards (e.g., UN's Sustainable Development Goals) *Failure 5: Inefficient billing and revenue collection* - BCC's billing system failed to: - Accurately reflect Nyalenda's payments - Consider his financial difficulties - Offer flexible payment arrangements *Failure 6: Lack of community engagement* - BCC did not: - Collaborate with local NGOs or charities to support Nyalenda - Engage with community leaders to address social issues - Foster a culture of social responsibility within the council *Consequences:* - Nyalenda's health and well-being are at risk due to lack of access to clean water. - The community's trust in BCC is eroded. - The city's reputation is tarnished. *Recommendations:* 1. BCC should revisit Nyalenda's case and reconnect his water supply. 2. Develop and implement policies supporting vulnerable populations. 3. Improve communication channels with residents. 4. Enhance billing and revenue collection systems. 5. Foster partnerships with local organizations for social support. By addressing these failures, BCC can demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility and improve the lives of its citizens.

the issue of national pension scheme is very crucial to us. we don't have a pension scheme that works, imagine after 42yrs of working in council the old man can't take care of mere water bill. Zanupf is the route cause of all these. Lets get rid of Zanupf whilst we still have chance and prevent the same predicament

Vanhu vanosapota Zanu ngwarira ndozvichange zvakaita ramangwana renyu

ko vaya vanosipa vanhu ma Aqua ngavaite action ka vabhadharire senior citizen vedu ava mvura vavaisirewo borehole pamba

I problem yethu besindebeleni kasizwelani usizi. silomona kakhulu

council have mercy write off the debt and reconnect for free. God will bless you

please council connect water Chivayo will pay

Ngatichengetei vabereki very hama kana matenga anotizarukira

council council pliz pliz pliz go aand provide water to that old worker of yours pliz nyarai ndivo vamusingafanire kubadarisa mvura kana rent

pakuda kamurungu kamu ndeere kamu rhodesian kamu ccc kaye kapindure