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Renowned journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has condemned the election of inexperienced councillors as mayors, saying they cannot make meaningful contributions for the greater good.
Chin’ono made the remarks in response to the election of several mayors who are under the age of 30 by councils dominated by the opposition Nelson Chamisa-led CCC.
Prince Thuso Moyo (27) was elected as the mayor of Victoria Falls City, Shantiel Chiwara (25) was elected Masvingo City mayor, and Annah Sande (25) was elected Epworth Local Board Chairperson. All three officials are CCC members.
Posting on X, Chin’ono said Zimbabwe should move away from electing inexperienced mayors who have achieved nothing in life as they may end up grabbing council resources for personal aggrandisement. He said:
<blockquote>
Whilst the idea of promoting youth public leadership is great, we have to understand the role of a councillor.
Rhodesian cities which we inherited in 1980 were highly successful because they had a standard in how councillors and mayors were selected, nominated and elected.
A councillor was meant to be someone who has been highly successful somewhere in the field of professions.
Their success elsewhere was then the culmination of their election in order to contribute their much-needed experience in council for the greater good.
People like [David Coltart], Ben Manyenyeni and [Muchadeyi Masunda] exemplify that philosophy, they had something to give, and were not in it for stands (council land) and per diems.
Council has committees [such as] Public Accounts, you bring a successful chartered account; Engineering, you bring a successful engineer; Health, you bring a successful doctor and so on.
That is how Dr Timothy Stamps became a councillor before he became Zimbabwe’s Health Minister.
You could not be a councillor let alone a mayor without a property in your ward or in the city when Zimbabwean cities worked.
Today we are having these 25/27-year-old mayors being selected, what are they bringing to the table for the cities in which they will run? What experience will they bring?
Zimbabwe has been killed by career politicians who know nothing except politics.
ZANU PF removed all the important requirements to being a councillor, and when the opposition took over in 2000, it never made an attempt to rectify that, it rode on it because it was politically convenient.
It has sent useless and unqualified people to council, some without even an O’ Level certificate.
When challenged on this issue, the opposition says qualified people don’t come, the real question should be why are you failing to attract them.
You can not expect a serious person to come and put their name into the hat with the way and systems both ZANU PF and CCC elected their representatives.
So citizens shouldn’t complain when these councillors fail to fight ZANUPF bureaucrats and fail to deliver, it is because you are sending councillors who are not qualified and some who are imposed by the opposition leadership.
They won’t be able to navigate their way around critical issues and ZANU PF will prevail over them by simply bribing them.
There are councillors today who were involved in massive corruption scandals but were still selected and are in council this very day.
Opposition councillors have been taking land from the council every 5 years, is that the change that we are fighting for so that those we support can use local government as a patronage tool?
If we elected people who were qualified and had been successful elsewhere, they would not need to steal land from the cities.
That land must be returned otherwise the opposition will be just as bad as another side of ZANU PF, the only difference being that they loot using different platforms of government.
How will a 25 or 27-year-old mayor with no real working experience navigate around running a city and pushing back on ZANU PF’s excessive corrupt practices, and how will she/he push back on her/his own party’s councillors when they want to take the land as they do every 5 years.
Instead of removing these ZANUPF regulations, they use them to justify looting.
The idea that you should support anything because it has been done by a side other than ZANU PF is contributing to the economic decay of Zimbabwe.
A real alternative to ZANUPF must have a higher standard, you only get world-class cities when you elect world-class councillors.
To attract world-class councillors you must use world-class practices in your political parties.
Do you see Dr Solomon Guramatunhu, Strive Masiyiwa or Dr James Manyika standing for selection in Harare with a queue of people behind them?
A people get the government and councillors that they deserve. Don’t complain when they deliver a service commensurate with their pay grade.
</blockquote>
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Electing Novices As Mayors A Recipe For Disaster, Says Hopewell Chin'ono

Masvingo City Council Town Clerk Edward Mukaratirwa has banned employees from consuming the Kambucha/Kombucha drink during working hours on the advice of council doctors who established that the drink was an alcoholic substance.
The ban follows incidents in which some city workers have been reporting for work drunk while others were openly drinking Kambucha at work claiming it has medicinal properties.
But in an internal memo addressed to all heads of department within the local authority, Mukaratirwa announced a ban on the consumption of Kambucha during working hours. Reads the memo:
<blockquote>
It has come to our attention that some Council employees come to work whilst drunk due to the consumption of alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
It has also been noted that some employees are seen consuming Kambucha drink during working hours in the guise that it is medicinal.
However, we are reliably and authoritatively advised by the Council’s Medical Doctor that the drink contains alcohol.
In light of the above, it is advised that the consumption of Kambucha drink during working hours be banned with immediate effect.
Furthermore, employees are discouraged at all costs to report for duty whilst drunk, for such behaviours constitute acts of misconduct in terms of the City of Masvingo Employment Code of Conduct.
</blockquote>
Kambucha was introduced not too long ago and some of its consumers consider it to be an energy drink with medicinal properties.
Others, mostly men, consider the beverage an aphrodisiac and consume Kambucha for its supposedly sex-enhancing properties.
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Masvingo Council Bans Workers From Drinking Kambucha At Work

Victoria Falls councillors on Monday defied their party leader, Nelson Chamisa, and voted for a mayor and deputy of their choice, reported <a href="https://cite.org.zw/vic-falls-councillors-defy-chamisa-elect-own-mayor-and-deputy/">CITE</a>.
Ward 7 councillor Prince Thuso Moyo was elected as mayor and Ward 3 councillor Lungile Nyoni as his deputy.
The elections were supposed to be held last week but were disrupted by residents who alleged that Chamisa, who is the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), sought to impose candidates.
Reports indicate that Chamisa had wanted Ward 1 councillor Ephias Mambume to become mayor and deputised by Ward 8 councillor Priscilah Mhlanga.
But Victoria residents said they wanted a local “Munizi” (descendant of Hwange districts) and not an outsider.
The local authority is dominated by CCC. The opposition party has 10 out of the 11 elected councillors and three Women’s Quota representatives.
Cllr Moyo was accused of fronting corrupt deals involving the sale of land on behalf of other councillors in the last council tenure.
In his acceptance speech, the new mayor, who is Managing Director of Platform Trading and Fruit and Vegetable Market, said:
<blockquote>
I want to thank the outgoing mayor Somveli Dlamini, councillors, Town Clerk Ronnie Dube and his management for efforts made to make sure Victoria Falls attains its goal to be a smart green city.
One of the greatest challenges of the city is water and we need to combine efforts with management and Victoria Falls stakeholders for possible funding.
I am informed that the previous council was implementing a US$4 million reservoir project and once completed the issue of water will be a thing of the past.
</blockquote>
Moyo’s deputy, Cllr Nyoni, is employed by a local tour operating company and runs Rush Hour Butcheries, shop and bottle store.
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Victoria Falls Councillors Defy Chamisa In Election Of Mayor, Deputy

A South African lawyer shared his experiences during his stay in Zimbabwe, stating that while he enjoyed his time there, the country has numerous problems that need to be addressed. He mentioned issues such as predetermined elections, the lack of functional infrastructure, the need for cash payments at petrol stations, non-working traffic lights in the capital city of Harare, and outdated public transportation.
The lawyer also highlighted the slow progress of road construction, the high cost of food, and the restriction on public criticism of the president. Despite these challenges, he acknowledged the friendliness of the people and the absence of crime. He said:
<blockquote>
I enjoyed my stay in Zimbabwe but it’s a crappy country. Nothing works here.
I spoke to couple of guys, one of them is 28 years old. He told me he doesn’t vote because the elections are predetermined. But the president said the recent elections were free and fair You drive to different petrol stations, they don’t swipe. You actually need to carry cash in order to get petrol. 
The traffic lights don’t work, in Harare of all places. Imagine. We passed through some tollgates. You’d swear the roads leading to them are in a village. People don’t bank any money to avoid paying tax. There’s a fast food restaurant called Chicken Inn, the less said about it the better. You don’t have signage on the national road leading to the border showing you mileage you still need to travel The buses that are used there, the models . You’d swear you are back in 1991 just by seeing them
The infrastructure development is at an all time low. And I say this having been to Swaziland, Botswana and Mozambique. The road from the border to Harare has one lane It has construction which has apparently been going on for years. You literally travel on gravel on a national road. We took over 5 hours to get through the border. I have never seen anything like that. 
You can’t criticise the president in public, you may get arrested. 
The food is expensive. 
But the people are friendly. Vibe is good and there’s no crime as I’m told by Locals. I want to go to Victoria Falls but it’ll be through flights. The roads are terrible, unfortunately, and I thought we had terrible roads. I’m perplexed about people trying to stand up against my truth.
</blockquote>

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Joseph Kalimbwe, a Zambian politician and critic of the Zimbabwean government sarcastically said the lawyer must not say bad things about Zimbabwe. He said:
<blockquote>
How can you say such things brother ? You are sponsored by America to speak bad about a country that fought &amp; waged a liberation struggle against imperialist forces. You are on a regime change agenda so that your masters can impose more sanctions on a good country.
</blockquote>
Some said the lawyer’s negative experience may have been influenced by his choice of a budget hotel, but he defended his decision, stating that the N1 hotel where he was staying was actually nice and affordable. Another person, Norma Kay, encouraged the lawyer to share further details about his experiences, asking about what didn’t work and whether there was electricity in Zimbabwe. He responded:
<blockquote>
They have electricity. Funny enough, when I got to S.A, load shedding hit
</blockquote>
The lawyer expressed a desire to return to Zimbabwe to experience Victoria Falls by air due to poor road conditions. 
Zimbabwe has faced significant economic challenges over the years resulting in the deterioration of its infrastructure. The government has failed to invest adequately in infrastructure, leading to poor living standards, widespread poverty, and abandoned projects. Despite promises to address these issues, little progress has been made, largely due to corruption and negligence.
The country’s economic decline can be traced back to the 1990s when the IMF-initiated Economic Structural Adjustment Programme (ESAP) was implemented. Further exacerbating the situation were ill-advised government policies such as payment of unbudgeted bonuses for war veterans and the fast-track land reform program. The government attributes the ills to sanctions imposed on the country by Western powers following the land reform programme which ousted white farmers. 
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South African Lawyer Says He Enjoyed Stay In Zimbabwe, Cites Significant Problems To Be Addressed

Zimbabwe’s Chief Director of Strategic Communications, Presidential Communications, Office of the President and Cabinet Dr Anyway Mutambudzi has labelled journalist <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hopewell_Chin'ono/">Hopewell Chin’ono</a> as a threat to national security.
He made the remarks on X (formerly Twitter) while responding to Chin’ono who had posted on the same platform saying the ZANU PF government had failed to maintain the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Birchenough_Bridge/">Birchenough bridge</a>. Chin’ono added:
<blockquote>
It now takes 3 cars at a time, and at times one car at a time. That is the ZANUPF legacy comrade!
</blockquote>
Dr. Anyway Mutambudzi responded to Hopewell Chin’ono’s post, accusing him of harbouring deep hatred towards the ruling party. Mutambudzi claimed that Chin’ono’s work posed a threat to the government, state, and nation as it aimed to divide citizens from the ruling party and government. He stated:
<blockquote>
Your output shows deep hatred to @ZANUPF_Official. Given that @ZANUPF_Official is the ruling party that was mandated to form a government, your work is also a threat to government and by implication to the state and nation. Your output seeks to put a wedge between citizens on one side and the ruling party, government and the state on the other. In summary, some of your posts, including their sum total effect, are a threat to national security.
</blockquote>
He further stated that posts attacking the President were a threat to national security and warranted blocking. Mutambudzi emphasized the need for constructive criticism and progressive forces. He said:
<blockquote>
So I see you guys being noughty. Munotuka, you rubbish leadership, you rubbish the ruling party, you rubbish government and you attack the state at times. We have to set a standard. If your communication is not constructive criticism and we judge that you are a detractor, you attack the President, we block. We won elections and we want progressive forces going forward. This across official platforms. What you do elsewhere on this platform is of no consequence. We removing the gloves now. 
If you attack the President every time you post, you are a threat to national security so we have good reason to leave you behind. You can continue with your onslaught on twitter but not in our developmental circles. Tongai pa Twitter. We know where we taking the country to.
</blockquote>
Critics argue that such classification of individuals as threats to national security can lead to harm or persecution. Dr. Mutambudzi faced criticism for classifying Chin’ono as a threat to national security. Some argued that Chin’ono was holding public officials accountable urging Mutambudzi to give evidence to invalidate Chin’ono’s claims instead of labelling him a security threat. 
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa told the United Nations General Assembly in New York that Zimbabwe’s economy has been the fastest growing in Southern Africa in the last 3 years. Watch the video below for more.
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President Mnangagwa’s claim that Zimbabwe has had the fastest-growing economy in Southern Africa for the past three years has been criticised by some Zimbabweans. Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono compared official statistics and pointed out that Zimbabwe’s economic growth rate is lower than that of Botswana. He said:
<blockquote>
President Mnangagwa’s speech writers are making him read lies at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It is not true that Zimbabwe’s economy has been the fastest growing in Southern Africa in the last 3 years as he said yesterday in his speech . I will juxtapose Botswana to Zimbabwe and look at their annual economic growth from 2020 to 2022. Zimbabwe’s economy only grew by 3% in 2022. Zimbabwe’s neighbour Botswana’s economy grew by 4.2%. Zimbabwe’s economy grew by 8.5% in 2021, Botswana’s economy grew by 11.87%. In 2020 Zimbabwe’s economy grew by -7.92%, so it actually didn’t grow, it shrunk due to Covid. In 2020 Botswana’s economy grew by -8.73, meaning that it shrunk due to Covid. So it is NOT true that Zimbabwe’s economy was the fastest growing in the last 3 years. I could have used many countries in the region but it wasn’t necessary. Zimbabwe has the world’s highest inflation rate at 822% and it has 95% unemployment rate. The speech writers shouldn’t embarrass the president like this, and the president should also read data and not just read speeches with false information that can easily be verified.
</blockquote>
According to World Bank data, Zimbabwe’s average growth rate for the years 2020-2022 was 1.350%, while Botswana’s average growth rate was 2.97%.
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President Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe’s Economy Has Been The Fastest Growing In Southern Africa

Councillor Martin Chivhoko has been elected unopposed as the new mayor of Gweru.
The Ward 4 Councillor will be deputised by Ward 9 Councillor, Nyaradzo Madzukura who was also elected unopposed.
Former mayor Cllr Tadious Chimombe (Ward 12) declined the nomination.
The election of the mayor and deputy mayor was presided over by Gweru District Development Coordinator (DDC) Tarisai Mudadigwa.
Chivhoko said the council will prioritise service delivery, and revisit the contracts for Mkoba 21 as it has taken longer than expected, to be completed.
He warned that council management who stand in the way of progress will be fired.
In October 2022, Chivhoko was among three MDC Alliance Gweru urban councillors who were recalled by MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora.
Chivhoko, who was the Ward 4 councillor, Cleopas Shiri (Ward 5), and John Manyundwa (Ward 18), were recalled for reportedly aligning with Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa.
However, media reports at the time claimed that the three councillors were recalled for refusing to agree to the awarding of “Freedom of City Status” of Gweru to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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Cllr Martin Chivhoko (CCC) Elected As Gweru Mayor

Former Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Minister, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka has been voted Hurungwe Rural District Council (RDC) chairman, <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ex-minister-mliswa-chikoka-voted-hurungwe-rdc-chairperson/">reported NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
She won 20 votes while Councillor Jani garnered 13 votes during chamber elections held at Magunje Growth Point on Thursday to become defacto mayor.
Mliswa-Chikoka, who got a seat on the Hurungwe Rural District Council courtesy of the newly introduced women’s quota system, is also the ZANU PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson.
She was a victim of alleged factional fights that rocked ZANU PF primaries resulting in her losing her Hurungwe West constituency to little-known Chinjai Kambuzuma.
Mliswa-Chikoka was accused by her rivals in ZANU PF of taking instructions from her brother, Temba Mliswa, on how to manage ZANU PF’s internal issues, which allegedly resulted in her loss.
Mliswa is a former Hurungwe West MP and former ZANU PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson
Following her failure to return to Parliament, Mliswa-Chikoka “humbled” herself to become a non-elected councillor.
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Mliswa-Chikoka Elected Hurungwe RDC Chairperson

Harare residents have accused politicians from across the political divide of taking them for granted as water and electricity challenges that had eased in the run-up to the 23 August Harmonised Elections have now intensified.
During the electoral campaigns, senior ZANU PF politicians boldly proclaimed that load shedding was a thing of the past after the completion of two power generation units at Hwange Power Station.
The opposition CCC, which controls the Harare City Council, promised the electorate consistent water supplies.
Now residents are saying political parties’ campaign messaging was based on lies and deception as the water crisis and power cuts have become the order of the day, less than a month after the disputed elections.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner, with 52.6% of the vote while his party, ZANU PF, won a Parliamentary majority
Speaking to <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/power-water-crisis-haunt-post-election-zim/">Business Times</a> this week, Harare Residents Trust (HRT) director Precious Shumba said residents were taken for a ride by politicians. He said:
<blockquote>
Most suburbs have gone for a very long time without water in particular following the 23 August elections.
During the period in the run-up to the elections, most residents had access to municipal water, but soon after the elections the water supply almost dwindled or deteriorated to the extent that residents daily queue at community boreholes.
It is very sad that people are spending three to four hours queueing for water. Fights break out and the most affected are women and young girls.
It’s very sad that in some cases we do not have communities receiving bowsers from the local authorities. So, the situation is really desperate, it’s very bad.
</blockquote>
Shumba said the City of Harare should consider drawing water from Darwendale Dam, which is downstream of the heavily polluted main supply dam, Chivero. He said:
<blockquote>
Going forward we believe that the best solution would be for the City of Harare to get some of its water from Darwendale dam and they can also improve the situation by focusing on the replacement of underground water pipes that are obsolete and aged because currently when the city pumps its water nearly 40% is going to waste through leakages and bursts along the water distribution network.
So, if they address this it means that the little water pumped will reach the intended households.
</blockquote>
Harare residents are at risk of contracting water-borne diseases as they are now being forced to use water from shallow wells.
There were fears of a diarrhoea outbreak at the University of Zimbabwe that had gone for days without water.
Load shedding is not affecting Harare residents only, but Zimbabweans across the country.
The situation will likely get worse as the water level at Lake Kariba, the site of the country’s only reliable power plant, continues to fall.
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Electricity, Water Cuts Haunt Post-election Zimbabwe

The City of Harare (CoH) is in a financial crisis and is failing to pay its workers on time for the first time in many years.
This emerged during a revenue collection, generation maximisation and cost containment brainstorming meeting held in Harare on Wednesday.
The meeting, which was attended by Town clerk Hosea Chisango and district officers in the capital, was meant to devise ways to improve revenue collection.
Speaking during the meeting, Chisango openly admitted that the Harare City Council is in a financial crisis. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200016924/hcc-in-financial-squeeze">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
We are here because the City of Harare is in a financial crisis. For the first time in many years, we are failing to pay salaries on time.
l want to encourage all of you to communicate openly when we are brainstorming on how to improve revenue collection.
This will build a culture of trust and collaboration, which is essential for achieving our goals.
As district officers in your new enhanced roles as drivers of service delivery and revenue collection at the local level, it is important that you are customer-responsive, dedicated and self-driven, particularly in ensuring that the residents in your districts pay for the services rendered.
You must be self-driven in ensuring that customer complaints are addressed on time.
You will all agree with me that we have reached an all-time low in revenue collection because as a collective, we have not made reasonable efforts to collect what we are owed.
</blockquote>
Harare is struggling to provide clean running water for residents as well as collect refuse consistently due to financial constraints.
The local authority requires millions every month to purify water from its heavily polluted water sources.
In July this year, the Harare City Council tried to switch to US dollar rates collection but the Government reversed the move.
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City Of Harare Facing A Financial Crisis

Annah Sande has been elected as the Epworth Local Board chairperson and will be deputised by Councillor Nobody Makoni.
According to her party, CCC, the 25-year-old Sande holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Sociology from the University of Zimbabwe. CCC said in a statement:
<blockquote>
Annah Sande (25) has joined a group of young and professional individuals in national politics following her election as the Epworth Local Board Chairperson. She is deputized by Councillor Makoni Nobody. Sande holds a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Sociology from the University of Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, CCC’s Shantiel Yeukai Chiwara, also aged 25, on Tuesday became the first female Mayor of Masvingo City.
Chiwara is the councillor for Ward 2 and is the youngest councillor in Masvingo City Council.
She received 11 votes against Sharon Murombedzi (ZANU PF) who garnered only two votes.
Chiwara defeated male contestants to land Masvingo West’s Ward 2 council seat in the August 23 Harmonised Elections.
She was declared the winner after she got 2 287 votes, with ZANU PF’s Benson Hwata getting 1 304, Anderson Paradza of MDC-T with 21 votes and Charity Shoko the DUZ candidate getting a paltry 17 votes.
Cllr Daniel Mberikunashe, also of the CCC, was been elected Deputy Mayor for Masvingo City.
Mberikunashe is one of the most senior councillors in the council in terms of age and experience and this is his third term as a councillor.
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Annah Sande (25) Elected Epworth Local Board Chairperson

Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti, has warned Chitungwiza councillors against dabbling in corrupt activities saying they will be arrested if they become wayward.
This comes after Chitungwiza councillors in 2022 gave each other graves which they then sold for US$500 per grave.
Muguti also warned the councillors against having unnecessary workshops in order to milk council coffers by generating allowances. He said:
<blockquote>
There is a policy you had last year where you gave each other graves. Stop It. Free graves are outlined in the office of the Minister of State through social welfare. We have been doing this since 1980.
In all your wards, there are social welfare officers. We know the poor people in your area. What you were doing last year, councillors identifying poor people and deciding who to dish out graves to. You think I did not know that some of you were selling the graves for US$500.
When you see us arresting you, it is because you would not have been transparent with my office. The chamber secretary is there to guide you when you have your meetings.
Don’t override him because he is your lawyer. If he tells you, ‘the law says don’t do this,’ don’t do it. This is coming with a very stern warning.
We don’t do workshops for the ease of generating allowances. We do them to enhance each other’s capacity. So you would rather do one workshop for three days than a scenario where today you are in Kariba and tomorrow you are in Masvingo.
</blockquote>
He also accused some councils of accumulating as much as 500 litres as fuel allowance.
Muguti said his office will not tolerate abuse of office by councillors.
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Tafadzwa Muguti Warns Chitungwiza Councillors Against Abuse Of Office

Newly-elected City of Bulawayo Mayor Cllr David Coltart said he was astonished by the self-aggrandisement of some opposition councillors in the city over the past two decades.
Speaking at an engagement meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Tuesday, Coltart said some of his predecessors have been demeaning the values of opposition parties.
He claimed some opposition councillors undermined what the opposition stands for, by using their positions to get preferential access to stands and other benefits from the council. Said Coltart, as quoted by <a href="https://cite.org.zw/bulawayo-only-has-5-ambulances-needs-30/">CITE</a>:
<blockquote>
There are policies in place that a councillor may get one stand per five years, that’s OK because this is an honorous task, but that’s where it ends.
We must have total transparency. We need to have deep introspection as leaders, we cannot thrive to get on particular committees for particular benefits for ourselves. That has to end.
As councillors, we need to remember that we are elected to serve not to be served. I hope that that will be a dominant theme for the next five years.
We are not here to prioritize what benefits we might get for ourselves by virtue of our positions.
I have watched with astonishment and sat deep in thought in the last 20 years. The opposition in control of this council, has used its elective position to get preferential access to stands and other benefits and in so doing have completely demeaned the office of the councillor and the city council.
They have also undermined what we stand for as the opposition in this country.
We stand for being something different from the regime that has been in power for 40 years.
If we get into office and we do the exact same thing, we don’t just undermine the political party we represent, we undermine the very notion of democracy in our nation. And we undermine the people we love, the people we must serve.
If we don’t demonstrate a different standard of leadership, how can we expect a different standard from other people?
Maybe there are some recently elected individuals who may be seeing this as an opportunity for themselves, we need to set a new standard.
</blockquote>
Coltart also revealed that he will forgo getting a new mayoral vehicle during his term of office and prioritise the acquisition of ambulances, fire engines, and refuse collection trucks for the local authority.
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Self-aggrandisement Must End, Coltart Tells Opposition Councillors

The election of the Victoria Falls mayor and deputy failed to take place on Tuesday afternoon after a group of local residents disrupted the process.
The irate residents accused Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa of imposing candidates.
Victoria Falls has 11 elected councillors, 10 of them from CCC and one independent. It also has three Women’s Quota councillors, two from CCC and one from ZANU PF.
Town Clerk Ronnie Dube had just finished welcome remarks and invited acting Hwange District Development Coordinator Shamiso Masocha to lead the nomination process when Trymore Ndolo, a civic activist, disrupted the election process and called for its adjournment. Said Ndolo:
<blockquote>
Mr Town Clerk, this election cannot go on because of the conduct of leaders from CCC. We believe that we as Victoria Falls have to balance when it comes to leadership positions.
So basically the party already has a position of its favoured candidate who is not favourable to the people of Victoria Falls.
We call this meeting to adjourn right now. We are not proceeding with this meeting.
</blockquote>
There was chaos in the council boardroom and council management and officials from the Hwange District Coordinator’s office immediately left the venue.
Anti-riot police officers ordered the crowd to disperse and advised council management to lock doors and leave.
<a href="https://cite.org.zw/victoria-falls-residents-block-election-of-mayor-deputy/">CITE</a> reported that residents said Chamisa’s preferred candidate, Ephias Mambume, Ward 1 councillor, is not their preferred candidate because he is not originally from Victoria Falls.
Bulawayo deputy mayor Donaldson Mabutho was in Victoria Falls on Tuesday afternoon reportedly on a mission to direct councillors to vote for Mambume.
Victoria Falls residents said they will not allow Harare to decide for them.
Victoria Falls Combined Residents Association chair, Kelvin Moyo said residents have their preferred candidates and will not allow outsiders to impose a mayor on the city. He said:
<blockquote>
As residents, we are going to continue with the debate on who is best suitable but these people are already known. We are a small community and we know each other.
Victoria Falls has made it clear as far as the people they want to be represented by so we expect these parties to be appreciative of people’s expectations so we will continue seeking to have the best.
</blockquote>
Town Clerk Dube said the council will consult the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works for a way forward.
According to a <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/chaos-rocks-victoria-falls-residents-reject-imposed-ccc-mayor/">Chronicle report</a>, this is the third time that mayoral elections in Victoria Falls have been disrupted by residents.
In 2013 the opposition councillors ended up voting for ZANU PF’s Sifiso Mpofu as mayor despite the ruling party having only three out of 11 councillors.
That was after the MDC-T leadership attempted to impose former councillor Marguerette Valley.
In 2018 the mayoral election was called off after Chamisa allegedly tried to impose candidates.
Councillors ended up voting the then outgoing mayor Somveli Dlamini who was then recalled for defying the party’s (MDC Alliance) directive.
Dlamini was later reinstated after the intervention of Local Government Minister July Moyo.
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Victoria Falls Residents Block Chamisa From Imposing Mayor, Deputy

Chitungwiza Town Council is poorer than Epworth, Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti, has said.
Muguti said this when he congratulated the newly-elected councillors of Chitungwiza Town Council on Monday.
He said the local authority’s mandate was clear, as stipulated in the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the Urban Councils Act Chapter (29:15).
Muguti challenged the councillors to improve service delivery in the dormitory town where flowing raw sewage has created permanent “streams”.
Unlike Epworth, considered by some the poorest residential area in Harare Metropolitan Province, Chitungwiza doesn’t have a single traffic light. Said Muguti:
<blockquote>
Local authorities in Zimbabwe play an important role in promoting sound local governance and undertaking and coordinating urban development to enhance the socio-economic development of Zimbabwe.
Chitungwiza Town Council is one of the largest local authorities, but you are the poorest, even Epworth has more money than you. It is time to build a better Chitungwiza.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Lovemore Maiko (Cllr Ward 7) bounced back as the Mayor of Chitungwiza and will be deputised by Jerita Mutigwende (Cllr Ward 12). Maiko takes over from Kiven Mutimbanyoka.
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Chitungwiza Is Poorer Than Epworth, Says Tafadzwa Muguti

The City of Bulawayo Mayor Councillor David Coltart said he will forgo getting a new mayoral vehicle during his term of office and prioritise service delivery.
Speaking at an engagement meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Tuesday, Coltart also revealed that the local authority is operating with only five ambulances and needs a fleet of thirty to fully service the city.
He said the City of Bulawayo has an acute shortage of ambulances, fire engines, and refuse collection trucks. <a href="https://cite.org.zw/bulawayo-only-has-5-ambulances-needs-30/">CITE</a> quoted Coltart as saying:
<blockquote>
There is a car at the city council, it has been there for the past nine years. It will be enough for my five-year term.
I’m not going to buy a new mayoral vehicle unless this one breaks down or unless we get a full complement of our ambulances.
How can we have only five ambulances when we need thirty and still prioritize mayoral vehicles, that is absolute nonsense.
</blockquote>
Over the past two decades, service delivery in local authorities has sharply deteriorated and urban dwellers have mostly been affected as water supplies and refuse collection have become irregular, exposing residents to medieval diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
Councillors, especially in urban councils, have been accused of abusing resources for personal benefit instead of prioritising service delivery.
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I Can Do Without A New Mayoral Car - Coltart

The Government has warned elected councillors that it will replace them with commissions to run the local authorities if they fail to deliver on their mandates, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200016891/govt-threatens-to-take-over-councils">NewsDay</a>.
Speaking in Chitungwiza on Monday, Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti said the Government will not appoint an acting mayor in failed local authorities but replace them with commissions.
He made the remarks while presiding over mayoral elections at the Chitungwiza Municipality where Lovemore Maiko was re-elected Mayor while Jerita Mutingwende was elected Deputy Mayoress. Said Muguti:
<blockquote>
To the incoming 27 members, I do not want any surprises or nonsense in council chambers. I don’t want to hear fights in council chambers, ZANU PF versus CCC. You have that bad reputation, Chitungwiza.
If you repeat what you did last year, I don’t want to lie to you. This time around, there will be no acting. I will put a commission in place. I have warned you.
I don’t want to hear fights. You have been elected and there is nothing to fight about. Work together as Zimbabweans.
You can debate or argue, but when you walk out that door, you have a decision that benefits Chitungwiza.
</blockquote>
Chitungwiza and Manyame Rural Residents Association (CMURA) director Marvelous Micheal Kumalo said councils should never be run by commissions which he said are not accountable to voters. He said:
<blockquote>
The Constitution of Zimbabwe is clear that elected officials are accountable to the electorate and it also says local authorities are run by councillors directly elected by the electorate.
That is why the practice and habit of hiring mayors from non-elected councillors was abolished.
It is all meant to promote that elected leaders account to the electorate not otherwise.
So my point is that an appointed commissioner will be accountable to the appointing authority and not to the electorate.
We do not want partisan politics to be pursued in the name of administration and supervision of our local authorities, mainly those run by the opposition movement.
</blockquote>
But Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (ZNOART) chairperson Shalvar Chikomba defended Muguti’s stance saying elected councillors have shortchanged residents over the past ten years. He said:
<blockquote>
We will support the establishment of commissions if these councillors fail again because we cannot just sit down seeing mistakes that were made over the past 10 years. We are giving them another chance.
We are worried that we are not going anywhere in terms of development. Councillors take being elected as a way to fatten their pockets.
</blockquote>
Under the late former President Robert Mugabe, the appointment of commissions to run council business was a common occurrence.
For instance, the City of Harare had no elected mayor for more than two years after MDC mayor Elias Mudzuri was fired in April 2004.
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Govt Threatens To Replace Elected Councils With Commissions

President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa/">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a> is reportedly planning a significant reorganisation of the administrative system and structure of government in the near future which will likely result in notable departures and appointments.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Misheck_Sibanda/">Misheck Sibanda</a>, the chief secretary to the president and cabinet, who has served for two decades, will retire, as will <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Prince_Machaya/">Prince Machaya</a>, the attorney general.
Furthermore, Mnangagwa intends to announce a new head for the<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Anti-Corruption_Commission/"> Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC)</a> and appoint a fresh Prosecutor General, according to information provided to ZimLive.
Sources say the reorganisation will also extend to the Central Intelligence Organisation, as Mnangagwa has expressed his desire for Deputy Director General <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Asher_Walter_Tapfumaneyi/">Walter Tapfumaneyi</a> to join the diplomatic service. Tapfumaneyi allegedly oversaw the ZANU PF-affiliated <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Forever_Associates_Zimbabwe/">Forever Associates of Zimbabwe</a> (FAZ), which was criticised by several election observer missions for engaging in intimidation tactics against opposition supporters during the recent general elections. An anonymous source spoke about Tapfumaneyi:
<blockquote>
He became very emotional in the meeting with Mnangagwa. He feels he is being demoted, and not rewarded for FAZ’s election activities which he believes secured Mnangagwa victory.
</blockquote>
Sibanda and Machiya are set to depart their positions as they have reached the retirement age of 65. The role of prosecutor general has been vacant since <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kumbirai_Hodzi/">Kumbirai Hodzi</a> resigned in March last year, and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Mutsonziwa/">Nelson Mutsonziwa</a> has been serving as an acting replacement. According to amended regulations announced in 2020 by the Public Service Commission (PSC), public servants appointed before May 1, 1992, have a retirement age of 65, while those appointed on or after that date have a retirement age of 60.
There are potential changes on the horizon, with Justice <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Loice_Matanda-Moyo/">Loice Matanda-Moyo</a> potentially being removed as the top anti-corruption official. Matanda-Moyo could potentially return to the bench or assume the role of prosecutor general. Additionally, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Virginia_Mabiza/">Virginia Mabiza</a>, the justice secretary, is being considered for the position of top prosecutor, along with Florence Ziyambi, the former deputy attorney general.
Mabiza is also a candidate for the position of chief secretary to the president and cabinet, although <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Martin_Rushwaya/">Martin Rushwaya</a>, Sibanda’s current deputy, is a strong contender. Mnangagwa is reportedly leaning towards lawyer Thembinkosi Magwaliba as his next attorney general.
Mnangagwa won the recent elections for his final term. He appointed relatives to his cabinet, including his son and nephew. Sources say there are plans to create a government role for his son, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa_Junior/">Emmerson Mnangagwa Junior</a>, possibly as a director or adviser to justify his presence in meetings with foreign investors.
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President Mnangagwa Reportedly Planning Significant Government Reorganisation

Councillor <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Lovemore_Maiko/">Lovemore Maiko</a> of Ward 7 was re-elected as the Mayor of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chitungwiza_Municipality/">Chitungwiza town</a> in Zimbabwe on September 18, 2023. Alongside him, Councillor Jerita Mutingwende from Ward 12, both representing the CCC party, was chosen as the Deputy Mayoress. Maiko secured 31 votes in the election, surpassing Leah Chidamba of the ruling ZANU PF who received only two votes.
The election process was overseen by Mr. <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tafadzwa_Muguti/">Tafadzwa Muguti</a>, the Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution. Speaking after the election, Muguti said:
<blockquote>
I expect councillors to support, respect and work hand-in-hand with the mayor and deputy. I also ask for discernment and being able to understand that the moment you are elected, you’re not a political appointee, but a full government official. We take our politics, be it Zanu PF or CCC, to our party offices. The moment we come here, residents expect to see city fathers and mothers who are going to help and lead them.
</blockquote>
During his acceptance speech, Mayor Maiko expressed his commitment to prioritise the well-being of the residents. He acknowledged the responsibility and leadership required to provide reliable and quality service to the municipality’s residents, emphasising his dedication to fulfilling this duty. He said:
<blockquote>
I accept this with a huge sense of responsibility and the agency of leadership in delivering quality service to the residents of our municipality reliably. Councillors are residents first before they are aldermen, and collectively we shall remain conscious of this and plan, implement and evaluate within the framework of this position.
</blockquote>
Maiko was first elected Mayor in 2018, but in March 2022 was recalled by the opposition MDC-T, led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Douglas_Mwonzora">Douglas Mwonzora.</a> He is one of dozens of councillors and legislators who were recalled by the MDC-T since the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/04/02/full-supreme-court-ruling-on-mdc-leadership-crisis-case/">2020 Supreme Court ruling</a> on the MDC leadership crisis. 
In Chitungwiza, there are a total of 33 Councillors. Among them, 25 were elected as Ward councillors, while the remaining 8 were selected through proportional representation. ZANU PF has three councillors representing them in the municipality.
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Councillor Lovemore Maiko Re-Elected As Mayor Of Chitungwiza Town

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent back the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill to parliament, more than a year after it was endorsed by the Parliamentary Legal Committee. The bill had previously been approved by the National Assembly and the Senate.
Although the bill had been debated and received general support, it underwent further scrutiny before being sent to the president for assent. Tambudzayi Mutare from parliament’s public relations department confirmed that after being sent to the OPC, the bill was then sent back to Parliament. She told <a href="https://newshubzim.co.zw/2023/09/18/president-mnangagwa-rejects-pvo-bill-for-nownews/">NewsHub</a>:
<blockquote>
I have been told by the relevant office that the bill was returned to parliament.  In that regard, parliament will once again have to deliberate on it. However, given the fact that the bill was passed during the last parliament and there is now a new one, it means the process will start afresh.
</blockquote>
Newly elected parliamentarians were sworn in last week following the 23-24 August harmonised elections, which resulted in President Mnangagwa securing a second and final five-year term. The previous parliament, in existence from 2018 to 2023, consisted mostly of ZANU PF members, making it easier for bills to pass from the National Assembly to the Senate.
The ZANU PF government proposed amendments to the PVO Act, citing the need for improved financial accountability and to combat money laundering, terrorist funding, and criminal financing of political activities. However, this raised concerns among the non-profit sector, fearing excessive government control over NGOs. Civil society and human rights defenders have repeatedly called for President Mnangagwa to abandon the bill. The reasons behind the president’s decision to return the PVO Bill are unclear. 
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President Mnangagwa Has Sent The Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill Back To Parliament

According to the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), the government needs to prioritize service delivery and hold local authorities responsible for their failure to maintain essential services. In their recent report on public resource management, Zimcodd emphasized that the government should ensure access to basic services like water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and security for all citizens, regardless of their income or location.
ZIMCODD also stressed the need for local authorities to be held accountable for the maintenance of water pipes, local clinics, and sewage systems, while responsible line ministries should be accountable for deteriorating infrastructure. The report read:
<blockquote>
Performance assessments of ministers, permanent secretaries and local authority CEOs [chief executive officers] must reflect what is on the ground.
</blockquote>
ZIMCODD emphasised the importance of regular consultations with citizens to gather their feedback on service delivery. They recommended conducting broader consultations to effectively assess the performance of local authorities in delivering services. Additionally, ZIMCODD urged the central government to promptly allocate and disburse the 2023 resources to ministries and local authorities, specifically the devolution fund, to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Since 2000, service delivery in Zimbabwe has been poor, with significant challenges in providing essential services such as water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and infrastructure maintenance. Limited financial resources, corruption, mismanagement, and political instability contribute to these problems. 
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ZIMCODD Urges Government To Prioritise Service Delivery

Trymore Kanopula, the newly-elected legislator for Harare South, is facing accusations of distributing serviced stands that belong to a housing co-operative. Kanopula, who won the seat as a ZANU PF candidate, is in conflict with the Pungwe-Chimurenga Housing Co-operative (Eyrecourt) as it is alleged that he seized a portion of Eyrecourt’s Phase 1 approved commercial, clinic, and school stands and converted them into residential stands.
The management of Pungwe-Chimurenga Housing Co-operative claims that Kanopula is exploiting his position as an elected Member of Parliament (MP) to further his personal interests. An anonymous told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200016814/harare-south-mp-sucked-into-land-squabbles">NewsDay</a>:
<blockquote>
Kanopula is now working with some of the guys whom we have been having battles with in the courts for a long time to advance their interests in Eyrecourt.
They are targeting open spaces that were reserved and approved for commercial, school and clinic stands to dish out to people as residential stands.
</blockquote>
The newly-elected MP is allegedly collaborating with David Jakarasi, who had previously worked with an administrator appointed by the Local Government ministry to audit Pungwe-Chimurenga. According to a source, Jakarasi is providing the MP with misleading information for his personal gain. The source further revealed that Jakarasi has repeatedly lost court cases due to a lack of merit. Despite the administrator’s departure in 2016, Jakarasi still claims to represent Eyrecourt residents. Housing cooperative members have expressed frustration with Kanopula’s lack of cooperation when they tried to engage him. The source emphasized that cooperative issues are governed by the law and extend beyond politics.
Kanopula has refuted the accusations, stating that he had no involvement in the distribution of stands at Eyrecourt. He mentioned that he is still in the process of investigating the situation on-site. The MP also claimed that a portion of the disputed land actually belonged to the late former Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province, Oliver Chadawu. He said:
<blockquote>
The information that I have at hand is that there is no management at Eyrecourt, but I am still working on it to verify with the responsible authorities and I heard that there are elections that are supposed to be held so that Pungwe-Chimurenga has a new management.
I also heard that the current management is trying to dish out land that belongs to the late Oliver Chidawu. In Harare South, I don’t want to see individuals losing their property.
</blockquote>
The Pungwe-Chimurenga Housing Co-operative executive, led by Lawrence Tholanah and Nyasha Kandenga, is reported to remain intact. The cooperative primarily benefits war veterans and civil servants in the area.
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Newly-elected Harare South MP Accused Of Illegally Distributing Serviced Stands

Former Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Henry Madzorera was sworn in as Ward 10 councillor on a CCC ticket in Kwekwe.
He was the Minister of Health and Child Welfare in the inclusive government and also served as senator for Kwekwe.
Speaking in an interview with <a href="https://thenewshawks.com/former-minister-now-councillor/">The NewsHawks</a>, said it was imperative for local authorities to be granted more powers in managing their affairs. He said:
<blockquote>
This time around my party asked me to be in local government and that is a lot of trust that they invested in me.
As you know, local authorities are the service providers and we need people at local authority level who can give real tangible service to the citizens.
There is too much interference from the central government, which I think has got some corrupt interference in it.
Let the cities collect taxes and manage the roads like how it was done in the ’70s and ’80s. Our cities should look at the profitability of certain businesses that they used to run like the abattoir and the brewery and other businesses in that category.
Those businesses used to generate a lot of income, but they have privatised. People still drink beer, so it should be profitable.
Kwekwe city residents have been grappling with paying the exorbitant rates, with some high-density suburbs experiencing intermittent water outages despite the extremely high rates.
</blockquote>
Madzorera blamed the central government for local authorities’ failure to deliver services, such as running water and functioning sewerage reticulation system, to ratepayers. He said:
<blockquote>
The problem of rates and water is because of a government that is failing to stabilise the economy when inflation hits our pockets. The top thing is to change the government at the top.
Unfortunately, ZANU PF has decided to steal the election in the way that it has. I believe in zero-based budgeting, not this method of putting a percentage on what it was last year; we will never catch up with inflation.
We must be efficient in our use of money, not just loading the citizens so that the little we have can go far.
</blockquote>
Madzorera, who was endorsed as the potential mayoral candidate for Kwekwe by CCC leader Nelson Chamisa at a rally just before the 23 August elections, pledged to eradicate primitive diseases in the city through the provision of high-quality water and sanitation services.
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Former Cabinet Minister Now A Councillor

Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa, the 34-year-old son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has briefly outlined the Ministry of Finance’s major targets. He made the remarks recently after being sworn in as the Deputy Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion. Speaking to the media immediately after the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, he stated that his mandate will come from his immediate superior, Professor Mthuli Ncube, who is the Minister of Finance.
Mnangagwa said the Ministry aims to tackle issues such as macroeconomic instability and inflation. Watch the video below for more.
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President Mnangagwa was criticised for appointing his son with some arguing that the appointment was influenced by patronage and nepotism, not merit. 
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WATCH: Deputy Finance Minister Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa Outlines Targets

The City of Harare has temporarily closed its water treatment plant due to a phenomenon called “lake turn” at Lake Chivero. The local government authority explained that the “lake turn” occurred as a result of a sudden weather change on the night of September 12, 2023. According to a statement seen by Pindula News, the city officials said this phenomenon causes warm water from the bottom of the lake to rise to the top, where water for treatment is obtained. Consequently, the water being abstracted for treatment is contaminated. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>URGENT NOTICE</h3>
The City of Harare wishes to advise that due to the sudden weather change that happened last night (12 September 2023) the water supply dam, Lake Chivero, experienced a “lake turn” phenomenon.
This happens when warm water at the bottom of the lake, rises to the top of the water body where water for treatment is abstracted.
This phenomenon brings the dirty water to abstraction point (the level where water is drawn from the lake to the treatment works for treatment).
The City has had to shut down the plant to allow for adjustment of abstraction levels to draw better quality raw water for treatment.
The shutdown has resulted in water supply shortages to the whole City. Water supply is expected to be restored by 1800hrs today, 13 September 2023.
Residents are therefore encouraged to use available water sparingly as works are being carried out.
TOWN CLERK
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Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, has for years faced significant water challenges with some suburbs going for years without water. The city’s water supply system is struggling to meet the growing demand due to various factors. These challenges include ageing infrastructure, limited investment in water infrastructure development, and prolonged drought periods affecting water sources. As a result, residents are experiencing frequent water shortages and irregular supply. Analysts say the situation remains a pressing concern, requiring sustainable solutions to ensure adequate and reliable water supply for the residents of Harare.
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The newly-appointed Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jenfan_Muswere/">Jenfan Muswere</a>, has made a commitment to liberalise the media sector and introduce various measures involving private players.
After taking his oath of office, Muswere expressed his ministry’s dedication to upholding the constitutional rights to freedom of the media and freedom of access to information.
Replacing <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Monica_Mutsvangwa/">Monica Mutsvangwa</a>, Muswere faces the significant challenge of repairing the strained relationship between privately owned media outlets and the State. He said:
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I want to assure you that I will be a minister of all media houses given the diversity.
We are mainly focused on nation building, we are mainly focused on ensuring that we have an informed society which is beneficial to President Mnangagwa’s vision 2030.
In that a knowledgeable society with the requisite information is beneficial to nation building so it will be more and more in terms of sharpening of strategic thinking in terms of the transformation of the media sector given the reality that in the context of the fourth industrial revolution you now have other social media platforms.
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Muswere said there is a need to regularise media operations on social media given that more than eight million Zimbabweans now rely on social media for news and credible information.
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There will be a lot of diversity in terms of our approach, in terms of moving away, in terms of collaboration and cooperation and also in terms of fusing the mainstream media and social media platform as we seek to ensure that we inform each and every citizen of this country.
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Muswere also emphasised the importance of infrastructure development throughout the country and highlighted the need for a shared responsibility among all media houses to foster unity among the people of Zimbabwe. He added that there will also be infrastructure development across the country and at the same time a shared responsibility across all media houses as we seek to ensure that we unite the people of Zimbabwe.
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Information Minister Muswere Pledges To Liberalise Media Sector And Involve Private Players

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has expressed concerns about President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s newly announced cabinet. The party criticised the regime for disregarding criticisms from regional and international observer missions about the conduct of the recent elections and the legitimacy of the president’s inauguration.
They argued that the cabinet, composed of friends, family, loyalists, and underqualified individuals, lacks credibility and fails to prioritise positive development. The party also raised alarm over the expansion of the cabinet to accommodate personal connections, questioning the regime’s commitment to responsible resource allocation. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the CCC emphasised the need for a lean, efficient, and meritocratic government and called for peaceful resistance and collaboration with civil society and international actors to restore order in the nation. Read the statement:
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<h3>PRESS STATEMENT ON MR. MNANGAGWA’S PURPORTED CABINET</h3>
Ignoring regional and international observer missions’ criticisms of the ZANU-PF regime’s conduct of 23rd August 2023 elections, contempt by voters who have dismissed the election as sham and his inauguration as illegitimate, and even doubts within his own party about his leadership, on Monday, Mr. Mnangagwa announced a new cabinet. This cabinet is illegitimate as it is a product of a disputed election. By going ahead with the announcing the appointments, Mr. Mnangagwa has revealed what has come to be associated with his autocratic regime: a casual disregard of, and contempt for people’s voice. The cabinet, like the just ended election, fails the credibility and legitimacy test. Constituted of his friends, family, loyalists and the least qualified, the cabinet is the worst since Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. It shows no interest in a positive legacy and no attempt to spur positive development. It is yet another missed leadership opportunity for Mnangagwa. Particularly worrying is his appointment of his son and nephew as deputy ministers of finance and tourism. respectively. Equally disturbing is his retention. from previous government, of several ministers who were rejected during his own party, ZANU PF’s primary elections, and in general elections.
The reappointment of old and tired loyalists exacerbates concerns about the lack of commitment to fresh perspectives and innovative ideas within the regime. It is also concerning that to accommodate friends and family, Mr. Mnangagwa has expanded the cabinet from the previous 22 to 26 ministries or government departments. The bloated cabinet raises serious questions about the regime’s commitment to using the nation’s resources prudently. President Nelson Chamisa pledges a lean cabinet of not more than 15 ministers, and emphasizes meritocracy, and efficiency. As the leading, CCC is saying that Zimbabwe cannot afford this chaos. We need to take a firm stand against the chaos by continuing to peacefully resist in our various ways, and also by working in partnership with the civil society and regional and international actors, to restore sanity to our nation. It is only a legitimate government that can provide leadership and cabinet that our country needs. By installing a cabinet that is guaranteed to fail and rather than think of the national plight, Mr. Mnangagwa has set up an infrastructure to feed his family and hangers on. It is another “saka muchaita seyi moment” which continues to push the patience of the citizens-
IT WILL NOT END WELL. 
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Opposition CCC Concerned About President Mnangagwa's Newly Announced Cabinet

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has moved Winston Chitando from the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to the Ministry of <a class="new" href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Local_Government,_Public_Works_and_National_Housing&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" title="Local Government, Public Works and National Housing (page does not exist)">Local Government and Public Works</a>. 
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Mines came under scrutiny after an Al Jazeera expose on the alleged “Gold Mafia”, a term that refers to a network or organised crime group involved in illegal gold mining, smuggling, and trading. The Al Jazeera documentary highlighted how these individuals or groups exploit unlawful gold operations, leading to corruption, environmental harm, and human rights violations.
The documentary investigates the scale of this illegal gold trade and its negative impact on affected areas and communities. Such illicit activities pose a threat to Zimbabwe’s goal of reaching a $12 billion mining industry and tarnish the country’s reputation.
Chitando has assumed the role of Minister of Local Government, taking over from July Moyo, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Public Service. The Ministry of Local Government has also faced scrutiny due to various tender controversies, including the Pomona waste-to-energy agreement between Harare City Council (HCC) and Geogenix, fronted by Delish Nguwaya. The project aims to produce 22MW of electricity and generate around 300 job opportunities. However, the deal requires Harare to pay US$22,000 daily to Geogenix BV, which some CCC councillors consider excessive for a council struggling to provide essential public goods and services due to limited resources.
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Winston Chitando Moved From The Ministry Of Mines

Ian Makone, representing the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has been elected as the new Mayor of Harare, with Kudzai Kadzombe as his deputy. Makone, from Ward 18, replaces Jacob Mafume of Ward 17.
Kadzombe’s appointment is historic, as she is the first female Deputy Mayor in the city’s history.
The CCC holds a significant majority in the council, with 42 out of 45 seats, including 10 women’s quota councillors. Zanu PF holds the remaining four seats.
Makone received 46 votes in the election, defeating Zanu PF’s challenger, Temany Utete, who secured seven votes. Kadzombe won with 47 votes, surpassing Zanu PF’s Susan Chuma, who received seven votes. Party leader Nelson Chamisa instructed CCC councillors to vote for Makone and Kadzombe, similar to the instructions given in Bulawayo, where David Coltart will become mayor and Dumisani Nkomo will serve as deputy mayor. He said:
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Our single-minded commitment is the provision of service to all residents of Harare regardless of political affiliation. We are accountable to the residents of Harare, and we shall be a listening council.
Our single-minded commitment is the provision of service to all residents of Harare regardless of political affiliation. We are accountable to the residents of Harare, and we shall be a listening council.
I urge anyone who is intending on engaging in corrupt practices that there will be no sacred cows.  I also believe well remunerated staff is an effective staff.
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Tafadzwa Muguti, the Harare secretary for provincial affairs, assured the newly elected Harare council that the central government would support them in addressing challenges faced by the city, including water supply, garbage, and sewer issues. Muguti said
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You are now part of government. There is no them, there is no us; we are one Zimbabweans.
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Some individuals criticised the outgoing Mayor, Jacob Mafume, for not addressing the water crisis in Harare. They pointed out that despite Mafume winning in the driest Ward, Hatcliffe, he did not take sufficient action to ensure access to running water. They called for proactive measures to improve water supply and establish effective communication structures.
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CCC's Ian Makone And Kudzai Kadzombe Elected As New Harare Mayor And Deputy

Harare and Mutare city councils are expected to elect new mayors and deputy mayors today following the recent harmonised elections. The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) dominates both boards, maintaining its hold over urban areas nationwide.
In Harare, 40 out of 59 sworn-in councillors are from the CCC, while ZANU PF has five councillors. Additionally, 14 councillors were co-opted through the women’s quota system, with 10 from the CCC and four from ZANU PF. In Mutare, all 19 seats were won by the CCC, including six under the women’s quota system.
CCC president Nelson Chamisa has reportedly endorsed Ian Makone as the mayor of Harare, with most councillors at Town House endorsing him as well. In Mutare, Simon Chabuka is expected to continue as mayor for continuity and transparency.
Residents and Ratepayers’ organisations have expressed the need for strong and effective leadership at the councils, emphasizing the importance of delivering quality services and promoting community unity. United Mutare Residents and Ratepayers Trust official Edson Dube told NewsDay that they needed firm leaders at the council. Dube said:
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We need firm people, we want leadership which can take council to the next level. We have noticed a lot of improvement in the last few years at Mutare City Council and they have been working very hard. Appointment of the mayor ship should be purely on merit. We want leadership which can deliver on service delivery.
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Harare Residents Trust (HRT) director Precious Shumba said the new mayor should be a unifier. Shumba said:
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Residents want service delivery to be top-notch across the board. The mayor is the chief policymaker of a city or municipality. Given that responsibility, a mayor is supposed to be a unifier, inclusive and experienced to handle public affairs.
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<h3>Poor Service Delivery </h3>
Opposition party councillors have faced criticism from ZANU PF, accusing them of mismanaging urban councils. However, the opposition has responded by stating that the central government’s lack of funding for devolution has hindered their development programs. According to the Constitution of Zimbabwe, local government authorities are entitled to receive 5 percent of the nation’s total budget. This allocation is intended to support their operations and promote local development. They are also allowed to raise revenue through property taxes, service charges, business licenses, local sales taxes, grants and transfers, fines and penalties, leasing public assets, local tourism taxes, and taxes on lotteries and gambling activities. 
The election of new Mayors and their deputies presents an opportunity for local authorities to address the challenges faced by their respective cities and work towards improving service delivery and overall governance.
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