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Controversial preacher <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Uebert_Angel">Uebert Angel</a> is reportedly seeking to acquire disused assets and land belonging to Chitungwiza Municipality amid allegations of corruption being levelled against CCC councillors, reported <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/uebert-angels-land-development-proposal-raises-stink-in-chitungwiza/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
Billion Group – a company that is allegedly linked to Angel wrote to Chitungwiza Municipality expressed eagerness to acquire land and disused properties to convert them into a hotel, conference centre, shopping mall, service station and construction of a medical centre.
The proposal, which is before the Chitungwiza municipality, has raised concern among the residents of the sprawling town.
Chitungwiza and Manyame Residents Association director Marvelous Khumalo demanded that due diligence should be done to ensure that ratepayers are not shortchanged. Said Khumalo:
<blockquote>
It is bad that Chitungwiza municipality has continued making negative headlines, especially on issues involving the alleged corrupt allocation and management of land and abusing the disposal of public assets.
It is even worse in this instance that this recent alleged case involves “a man of the cloth” Prophet Uebert Angel.
Recently we saw Uebert Angel featuring prominently in another alleged scandal dubbed, the Gold Mafia.
As residents, we wonder what the “man of God” through his company can offer to a struggling municipality like Chitungwiza other than swindling it of its diminishing land.
We urge the council not to pursue these self-serving corrupt deals that are meant to benefit a few connected elites hiding behind religious robes at the expense of millions of residents and ratepayers as well as the quality of service delivery.
</blockquote>
Earlier this year, Angel was exposed by Aljazeera investigative journalists at the centre of a money laundering racket, but the preacher claimed that he was merely acting.
Meanwhile, an official at the Chitungwiza municipality was reported as saying concern over the proposal is premature as the councillors have not made a decision yet. Said the official:
<blockquote>
When a company or an institution comes to express interest, a council meeting is called the company presents.
It is not the duty of the council to find out whose company has expressed interest as it would be discriminatory based on political lines.
When a company expresses interest the idea can be adopted or rejected.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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Uebert Angel’s Land Development Proposal Worries Chitungwiza Residents

Chitungwiza Town Council has urged transport operators to use designated picking and dropping points in order to reduce congestion and improve the safety of motorists, commuters, and pedestrians.
In a press statement issued this Friday, 20 October, Chitungwiza Acting Town Clerk Japson Nemuseso bemoaned the huge increase in road traffic offences in the bustling town, and implored bus and kombi operators to use bus stops and termini.
This comes as the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a countrywide blitz to curb the rampant violation of traffic rules.
Nemuseso reminded Chitungwiza residents that it is the duty of all stakeholders to create safer and less congested roads. He said:
<blockquote>
The Municipality of Chitungwiza is encouraging all transport operators and commuters operating in its area of jurisdiction to use designated picking and dropping points (Bus stops and termini) when soliciting commuters.
This initiative aims to promote efficient and organized transportation systems while reducing congestion and improving safety. This call has been necessitated by a surge in road traffic offences in the Municipal area.
These offences are a result of the rapid growth of urban populations leading to an increase in traffic congestion and associated problems such as road pollution and road accidents.
One major contributing factor to this issue is the lack of proper management of picking and dropping points for various modes of transportation, including private vehicles, taxis, and public transport.
Please note that designated picking and dropping points provide a structured approach to managing passenger loading and unloading activities.
To this end, we implore all individuals, organizations, and policymakers to join us in promoting the use of designated picking and dropping points.
Together, we can create safer, more sustainable, and less congested roads for everyone.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Chitungwiza Municipality Demands Sanity On Roads

The newly-elected Municipality of Chitungwiza councillors have come up with a 100-day plan to improve the provision of water to residents and improve the sewer reticulation infrastructure among others.
Parts of Chitungwiza have been without council water for many years and raw sewage flows freely on the streets in residential areas.
Below is Chitungwiza’s 100-day plan:
<blockquote>
1. Investment
Identify and promote investment opportunities in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors through targeted advertising and update leases of one hundred and sixty (160) council-rented properties.
2. Water Supply
Allocate funds to improve water supply to 45 mega litres per day and maintenance of distribution networks to minimize non-revenue water.
3. Renovation of Social Amenities
Develop a plan to upgrade social amenities such as schools, clinics, stadiums, markets, and community centers, including repairs, new equipment, and improved infrastructure. Renovation of St Mary’s Hall, the first phase of the Chibuku Stadium upgrade, and refurbishment of two public toilets
4. Digitalization
Implement online and USSD platforms for services such as billing, permits, and citizen engagement to improve efficiency, and enhance public access to information. Fully digitalizing the Housing Department operations, Human Resources operation, creation of debtor database and business license database by the operationalization of ERP systems such as lads and sage VIP.
5. Decongestion of Roads
Identify major traffic congestion hotspots and consider measures such as road widening, intersection redesign, upgrading bus terminus and drop-off zones, and traffic signage improvement. Collaborate with transport authorities and law enforcement to enforce traffic rules and regulations.
6. Health Services
Allocate funds for the renovation and expansion of our four (4) health facilities, including the provision of essential medical equipment.
7. Revenue Collection
Improve billing systems, enhance revenue monitoring, and enforce collection processes.
8. Greening the Municipality
Plant trees and maintain ten (10) municipal parks to improve aesthetics and environmental sustainability and encourage community involvement through awareness campaigns and volunteer programs.
9. Traffic Lights Installation and Roads Rehabilitation
Install traffic lights at Unit C intersection and put Zebra crossing markings on roads near schools. Allocate resources for road rehabilitation and maintenance to roads leading to key social amenities.
10. Improved Sewer Reticulation Infrastructure
Improved sewer reticulation infrastructure by rehabilitating 1.7km at PaGomba and Unit C.
11. Drain clearing
Cleaning and removing sand and debris in open drains and culverts and hauling of stockpiled debris.
12. Waste Management
Clearing of all illegal dumps and increasing distribution of residential waste storage receptacles and fabrication/purchase of one skip dish per month.
13. Audited financial statements
To complete the 2021 and 2022 final accounts by the end of December 2023.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Chitungwiza Municipality Announces 100-day Plan

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chitungwiza_Municipality/">Municipality of Chitungwiza</a> has unveiled its 100-day plan, outlining key objectives and initiatives for development. Some highlights include identifying investment opportunities and updating leases for council-rented properties.
The local government authority also aims to improve water supply and reduce non-revenue water. Renovating social amenities like schools, clinics, and stadiums is also among the intended initiatives, along with digitalization of services for better efficiency.
In a notice seen by Pindula News, the Municipality of Chitungwiza said road decongestion measures, health facility renovation, revenue collection improvement, greening initiatives, and traffic lights installation will be done in 100 days. Upgrading sewer and drainage infrastructure, waste management, and completing audited financial statements are also among key goals. The ultimate vision is to become a Smart Heritage City by 2030. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
1. Investment identify and promote investment opportunities in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors through targeted advertising and update leases of one hundred and sixty (160) council-rented properties.
2. Water Supply Allocate funds to improve water supply to 45 mega litres per day and maintenance of distribution networks to minimize non-revenue water.
3. Renovation of Social Amenities Develop a plan to upgrade social amenities such as schools, clinics, stadiums, markets, and community centers, including repairs, new equipment, and improved infrastructure. Renovation of St Mary’s Hall, the first phase of Chibuku stadium upgrade, and refurbishment of two public toilets.
4. Digitalization Implement online and USSD platforms for services such as billing, permits, and citizen engagement to improve efficiency, and enhance public access to infonation.Fully digitalizing the Housing Department operations, Human Resources operation,creation of debtor database and business license database by the operationalization of ERP systems such as lads and sage VIP. 
5. Decongestion of Roads Identify major traffic congestion hotspots and consider measures such as road widening, intersection redesign, upgrading bus terminus and drop-off zones, and traffic signage improvement. Collaborate with transport authorities and law enforcement to enforce traffic rules and regulations.
6. Health Services: Allocate funds for the renovation and expansion of our four (4) health facilities, including the provision of essential medical equipment.
7. Revenue Collection: Improve billing systems, enhance revenue monitoring, and enforce collection processes.
8 Greening the Municipality Plant trees and maintain ten (10) municipal parks to improve aesthetics and environmental sustainability and encourage community involvement through awareness campaigns and volunteer programs.
9. Traffic Lights Installation and Roads Rehabilitation: Install traffic tights at Unit C intersection and put Zebra crossing markings on roads near schools.Allocate resources for road rehabilitation and maintenance to roads leading to key social amenities.
10. Improved Sewer Reticulation Infrastructure Improved sewer reticulation infrastructure by rehabilitating 1.7km at PaGomba and Unit C.
11. Drain clearing Cleaning and removing sand and debris in open drains and culverts and hauling of stockpiled debris.
12. Waste Management Clearing of all illegal dumps and increasing distribution of residential waste storage receptacles and fabrication/purchase of one skip dish per month.
13. Audited financial statements: To complete the 2021 and 2022 final accounts by the end of December 2023.
</blockquote>
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Municipality Of Chitungwiza Has Unveiled Its 100-Day Plan

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.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Tafadzwa Muguti Warns Chitungwiza Councillors Against Abuse Of Office

Outgoing Chitungwiza acting mayor Kelvin Mutimbanyoka has claimed that he cleared the 47-month salary backlog and improved service delivery in the Municipality during his time in office.
Mutimbanyoka succeeded former mayor Lovemore Maiko who was recalled by the MDC-T.
Addressing journalists in Chitungwiza this week, Mutimbanyoka said when he became acting mayor, there was chaos in Chitungwiza. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200016087/chitown-council-clears-47-month-salary-backlog">NewsDay</a> quoted him as saying:
<blockquote>
I want people to appreciate where we are coming from as Chitungwiza Municipality. l joined council in 2018 as a councillor and in August 2021, l was elevated to the office of deputy mayor.
I then became the (acting) mayor of this town and that is when most of the transformation happened at the council. When I became the [acting] mayor for sure it was all chaos.
Workers were not being paid, nothing was happening in terms of service delivery, and obviously, councillors had been messing around.
When l got into this office, the first thing l had to tackle was corruption and land was being sold out of council business.
We cautioned the people against being hoodwinked by land barons. l stopped that chaos and council took over its responsibility.
We had a problem with our workers. We had so many ghost workers. Workers had salary arrears going as far as 47 months, we cleared the 47 months’ salary backlog, as we speak.
They are getting 30 percent of their salaries in US$. We decided to set a target for all the managers: every head of department needed to account for everything they were doing.
The work culture and ethic are impressive. Our people are working, and the service delivery is being given to the people.
</blockquote>
Mutimbanyoka said the African Development Bank donated US$1.8 million, with most of the money going towards improving the sewer, drainage system and restoration of the tower lights. He added:
<blockquote>
We have since bought two tipper trucks,  a grader and a compactor roller. We also bought a backhoe and we have computerised all the departments.
</blockquote>
Chitungwiza, just like the majority of urban councils dominated by the opposition, has failed to deliver services to residents.
Chitungwiza is notorious for land barons, “rivers” of raw sewage and perennial unavailability of potable water.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula </a>

Chitungwiza Municipality Clears 47-month Salary Backlog

The Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Chitungwiza Municipality Housing and Community Service Director, Hazel Sithole for corruption after she allegedly leased commercial stands to 30 beneficiaries on an area reserved as an open space in 2019.
Sithole has since appeared in court charged with Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer.
She was granted ZWL$100 000 and will be back in court on 31 July 2023. ZACC said in a statement:
<blockquote>
ZACC has arrested Chitungwiza Municipality Housing and Community Service Director, Hazel Sithole for Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer.
In 2019, the accused used her authority to lease commercial stands to 30 beneficiaries in an area reserved as open space.
The accused person’s actions were in conflict with Chitungwiza Municipality Housing Policy which provides that commercial stands are offered with council resolution and through competitive bidding. Her actions were intended to show favour to the beneficiaries.
Hazel Sithole appeared in court and was given ZWL 100 000.00 bail. She will be back in court on 31 July 2023.
</blockquote>
Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer is a criminal offence that is defined under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
It occurs when a public officer, such as a government official or civil servant, abuses their position of authority for personal gain or to cause harm to another person.
The offence is committed when a public officer wilfully neglects to perform their duty without reasonable excuse, unlawfully confers a benefit on themselves or another person or unlawfully causes harm or loss to another person.
The offence carries a penalty of up to 15 years imprisonment, a fine, or both.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Chitungwiza Housing Director Arrested Over Corrupt Stands Deals

Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo has appointed a four-member tribunal to probe the allegations of misconduct against six suspended Chitungwiza Municipality CCC councillors.
Moyo said Chitungwiza Municipality would bear the costs of the inquiry.
The councillors are former mayor Lovemore Maiko, former deputy mayor Musa Makweza, CCC chief whip Richard Chamutsa, Peter Matiringe, Kudakwashe John and Chengetai Nyagondo.
The six were suspended on 10 October after they convened an “illegal” meeting on 07 October where Maiko was reinstated as mayor.
Chitungwiza had been without a mayor since March this year when Maiko was recalled by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T.
Efforts to hold elections to replace Maiko failed to take place since March after Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti, acting mayor Kiven Mutimbanyoka and more recently a ZANU PF councillor Reginald Mashingaidze approached the High Court to block the move.
The councillors, however, went ahead and re-elected Maiko on 7 October leading to their arrest for convening an illegal council meeting.
Minister Moyo said a tribunal to investigate the CCC councillors would be chaired by Advocate Rachael Chibaya. Wrote Moyo:
<blockquote>
Pursuant to the suspension, in terms of Section 114A of the Local Government Laws Amendment of 2016, I hereby appoint you as member of a tribunal to look into allegations of misconduct levelled against the councillors.
</blockquote>
The other members of the tribunal are Local Government Board member Hamandishe Chinyengetere, Ministry of Local Government’s principal administrative officer Leonard Gopoza, corporate lawyer Hilda Ndawana and the Public Service Commission’s Commissioner Ozious Hove. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/news/article/200003853/moyo-probes-chitungwiza-councillors">The Standard</a>

July Moyo Probes Chitungwiza CCC Councillors

Chitungwiza Town Council on Friday destroyed illegal structures in the Chidochevanhu Beerhall compound in Unit N, Seke.
Grocery tuck shops, hair salons, and hardware shops, among others, had been erected within the compound.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200003174/chitown-demolishes-illegal-structures">NewsDay</a>, George Madongwe, a former council employee who leases Chidochevanhu beerhall, said the demolitions were unjustified. He said:
<blockquote>
Council’s actions were not justified and are a gross violation of human rights. No reasons were given for demolitions as there was no official communication from the council. Valuables worth US$50 000 have been lost.
The council was collecting revenue from these structures as late as November 3, 2022, and there are receipts to support that.
Can the council collect revenue from an illegal structure? There were also engagements with the council regarding the structures.
</blockquote>
Chitungwiza Residents Trust director Alice Kuveya also criticised Chitungwiza Municipality for destroying the structures without notice.
However, acting town clerk Evangelista Machona insisted that the structures were illegal. She said:
<blockquote>
Those were illegal structures because council leases do not allow the adjustment of infrastructure without the council’s approval. But this is what was done.
</blockquote>
Madongwe claimed that the necessary procedures were followed before the structures were erected. He said:
<blockquote>
I constructed the structures after notifying the council. I wanted to raise money to pay their exorbitant bills that I couldn’t pay from selling beer alone.
At the same time, I wanted to increase their revenue base as they would collect licence revenues from the shops.
I have enough evidence to debunk the council narrative that I did anything illegal.
I have requests for bill adjustments, payment plans, payments made and proposals for change of use.
I am a former council employee with special circumstances compared to ordinary leaseholders.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trusts (ZNOART) Chitungwiza chairperson Obert Matsika said the local authority should have acted in 2019 when the structures were built.
The municipality also demolished other illegal structures at Chigovanyika Shopping Centre in St Mary’s.

Chitungwiza Municipality Demolishes Illegal Structures

Harare Provincial Development Coordinator (PDC), Mr Tafadzwa Muguti Monday assured the public that demolitions of all structures along road servitudes will resume after thirty days.
His remarks come at a time when the demolitions were blocked by a court interdict in favour of Chitungwiza Residents Trust that was issued by the High Court.
Chitungwiza residents approached courts after Chitungwiza Town Council had on 2 June given informal businesses a 72-hour ultimatum to remove their wares from roadsides.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Harare_City_Council">Harare City Council (HCC)</a> had started demolishing informal business structures erected along roadsides on 7 June.
The demolitions followed an ultimatum which Muguti had issued on the 3rd of this June.

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<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/06/07/harare-destroys-illegal-roadside-structures/">Harare Destroys Illegal Roadside Structures</a></li>
<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/06/03/vacate-remove-property-from-road-servitudes-govt/">Vacate &amp; Remove Property From Road Servitudes – Govt</a></li>
<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/06/02/chitungwiza-municipality-to-launch-blitz-on-roadside-businesses/">Chitungwiza Municipality To Launch Blitz On Roadside Businesses</a></li>
</ol>
Speaking on a Star FM Radio Program, Muriro on Monday, Muguti said:
<blockquote>_An interdict is not a judgement to stop us from enforcing the law and in this case they (Chitrest) were mischievous in that they used the Regional Town Planning Act._
_We are going to wait for 30 days and we are resuming._</blockquote>
Muguti said the demolitions were in line with the provisions of the Roads Act and paving way for the government’s roads rehabilitation programme.
Muguti, however, failed to name a street or road which the government is failing to rehabilitate because of illegal structures.
One of the residents who participated in the program questioned why the government has money to construct new roads when it is failing to fix the potholes which are scattered on all roads.
Meanwhile, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) is calling on the local authorities and the central government of Zimbabwe to embrace constitutionalism and respect human rights when enforcing the law.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

Demolitions To Resume In 30 Days - Muguti

Chitungwiza Municipality has invited registered Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) traders to visit their respective District Offices for allocation of trading spaces. Pindula News present the local government’s statement on the matter.
<blockquote>PUBLIC NOTICE ON PROPOSED DESIGNATED TRADING SITES FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES 10 JUNE 2021
Chitungwiza Municipality wishes to inform all registered Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) traders to visit their respective District Offices (St Mary’s, Zengeza, Seke North and Seke South) for allocation of trading spaces.
Council has 26 designated sites with an estimated carrying capacity of 5 741 in all the districts ready for occupation and we are advising traders to take the opportunity. In addition, those who may have been affected by the ongoing clean-up operation are also encouraged to visit their respective districts for registration at a fee determined by Council.
Mrs Evangelista Machona</blockquote>
Pindula News

Chitungwiza Invites SMEs For Allocation Of Trading Spaces

Chitungwiza Municipality has announced that it will no longer be implementing <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/10/09/chitungwiza-municipality-to-demolish-houses-built-on-illegal-settlements/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the demolition order</a> which had announced that illegal structures in Seke, St Mary’s and Zengeza were to be demolished.
The u-turn is made after the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) who are representing Chitungwiza Residents Association wrote to the municipality demanding the local authority to produce a court order granting it the right to destroy the homes or they would take legal action against it. ZLHR had written:
<blockquote>May we kindly remind you that Section 7 of the Constitution provides that no person may be evicted or removed or have their home demolished without an order made of court. After considering that all the relevant circumstances your purported order is not in terms of the Constitution and is in violation of the Constitution</blockquote>
Chitungwiza municipality responded to ZLHR letter announcing the suspension of the demolition order. The local government authority said:
<blockquote>Please be advised that council in its special full council meeting held on October 9 2020 resolved to put the demolition exercise in abeyance hence the demolitions will no longer be affected as per the cited order.</blockquote>
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The order had attracted criticism from observers across all walks of life with the former Minister of Energy Advocate <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/10/10/chasi-condemns-devilish-demolition-of-houses/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fortune Chasi saying the timing was off while the local government authority was also to blame</a> for the erection of the structures.
He argued that the municipality watched as the structures mushroomed, collected rates from the owners, instead of stopping them in time.
In some cases, the government regularised illegal structures in an endeavour to protect “innocent” owners who could have been duped by unscrupulous council officials and land barons.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/chitungwiza-municipality-halts-house-demolition-exercise/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Zimbabwe</a>
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"Demolitions Will No Longer Be Effected," - Chitungwiza

Former Energy Energy Minister Advocate Fortune Chasi has condemned the demolition of houses saying it leaves owners vulnerable especially this time when rains are expected to fall anytime.
He speaks when the Chitungwiza Municipality has issued a demolition order to individuals in Seke, St Mary’s and Zengeza who erected their structures on undesignated sites. Posting on Twitter, Chasi said:
<blockquote>Is there an alternative plan to accommodate these people?
What is the effect and cost of this to the economy? Brand new materials all put to waste!
To me this is not right at all! And it shows a vindictiveness which is very very primitive!
The choice of the time for demolitions is devilish in my view. Just when the rains are upon us! Where do these people go mvura ichinaya?
… My question really is whole suburbs are being built illegally. Where is council right at the beginning. Each area has council offices – can they not see this?</blockquote>
Chitungwiza Municipality says the intended demolitions are as a result of a directive from the central government to sanitise the local authority.
Local government authorities have for long been razing illegal structures leaving owners stranded. The most infamous demolition exercise is <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Operation_Murambatsvina" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Operation Murambatsvina of 2005</a> which saw many houses and tuckshops destroyed.
The mushrooming of structures in undesignated sites has been viewed as a sign that there is a huge shortage of shelter.
The right to adequate housing is a human right recognized in international human rights law as part of the right to an adequate standard of living.
It is referred to in article 25 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Zimbabwean Constitution recognises it as a basic right.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/fortunechasi/status/1314831653072777216" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fortune Chasi</a>

Chasi Condemns "Devilish" Demolition Of Houses

The opposition MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa has condemned <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/10/09/chitungwiza-municipality-to-demolish-houses-built-on-illegal-settlements/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the planned demolition of illegal homes in Chitungwiza</a> saying the move is in violation of the constitution.
This comes after Chitungwiza Municipality has issued a demolition order which indicates that it intends to demolish 35 illegal structures in St Mary’s, Zengeza and Seke. See the attached order.
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In response to the notice, MDC Alliance called upon the Local Government minister, July Moyo to uphold the constitution which forbids the demolitions. MDC Alliance said:
<blockquote>The MDC A unreservedly condemns the arbitrary demolition of homes in Chitungwiza following a Central Govt directive. The demolitions violate s74 of the Constitution which outlaws arbitrary demolitions. We call upon the Minister of Local Govt to comply with the Constitution.</blockquote>
Acting town clerk Mrs Evangelista Machona Thursday notified the residents of the demolitions saying once the demolitions were effected, the local government authority will not incur the costs. Machona said:
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Therefore, take note that in terms of Section 35 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29: 12) 1996 you are ordered to depart from the land, remove all your property from the land, demolish any structures erected and remove all the rubble from the land, and restore the land to its original state. This order comes into operation forthwith and the demolitions and action outlines herein should be completed within five days by 12 October 2020.
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Chitungwiza public relations officer Mr Lovemore Meya said the demolitions follow a central government directive to sanitise the towns.
Some are criticising the central government for issuing the directive while some blame the local authority for allocating land at undesignated sites.
In most cases, land barons are the ones who allocate land in undesignated areas to unsuspecting land seekers.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/mdczimbabwe/status/1314765196628459520" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MDC Alliance;</a> <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/chitungwiza-to-demolish-illegal-settlements/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a>

MDC Alliance Condemns Demolition Of Homes In Chitungwiza

Chitungwiza Municipality has notified people dwelling in structures built on illegal settlements of their intention to demolish the structures, The Herald reports.
Chitungwiza is set to demolish houses in over 35 illegal settlements across the town especially houses built on wetlands, sewer lines, under electric power lines, and on-road and areas reserved for the railway lines.
The move which could leave families homess will affect houses in the following areas as published by the publication:
<blockquote>
In St Mary’s: 
<ol>
<li class="p3">on Macheke Square, </li>
<li class="p3">a school site, </li>
<li class="p3">behind St Mary’s Police Station, </li>
<li class="p3">behind Zengeza Main Primary School, </li>
<li class="p3">near the pump station number 3,</li>
<li class="p3"> St Mary’s Council Creche, </li>
<li class="p3">St Mary’s Primary School site, </li>
<li class="p3">wetland adjacent to and behind St Mary’s cemetery, </li>
<li class="p3">the site from Seke Road Bridge along Manyame River, </li>
<li class="p3">St Mary’s Administration Offices entrance and </li>
<li class="p3">Chaminuka Main Road.</li>
</ol>
In Zengeza, 
<ol>
<li class="p3">Zengeza 5 along Chitungwiza Road, </li>
<li class="p3">Zengeza 5 wetland on Rockview Extension, </li>
<li class="p3">Zengeza 4 Pagomba wetland along the stream </li>
<li class="p3">a wetland under high voltage ZESA power lines opposite Girl Child Network, </li>
<li class="p3">Zengeza 3 Cone Textile opposite Delta </li>
<li class="p3">Zengeza 4 wetland, known as PaChief</li>
</ol>
In Seke
<ol>
<li>Unit J wetlands,</li>
<li>Unit K Key College and</li>
<li>At Chirunga Shopping Centre,</li>
<li>Along Mharapara Road,</li>
<li>Unit A wetland from Chibuku to Tafa Shops and adjacent to Chibuku Stadium,</li>
<li>Unit G Road buffer along Harare-Dema Road Servitude,</li>
<li>Unit O along Duri River,</li>
<li>Unit NOP extension,</li>
<li>Unit P wetland,</li>
<li>wetland between Unit N and F,</li>
<li>areas between Garikai Hlalani Kuhle,</li>
<li>Unit L extension,</li>
<li>wetland adjacent Unit L cemetery and Zanoremba.</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
Chitungwiza Municiicipality public relations officer Mr Lovemore Meyathe developments and said they were demolishing the structures because of the directive from the provincial development coordinator:
<blockquote>These are the areas that earmarked for demolition as well as those houses that were constructed on institutional land. This follows a press statement by the provincial development coordinator where he emphasised that there is need to sanitise the Harare Metropolitan Province, so that is the issue that has triggered the demolitions.</blockquote>
During the first lockdown, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/04/19/harare-city-council-demolish-roadside-vending-stalls-during-the-lockdown/">the government directed councils including Chitungwiza Municipality</a> to demolish roadside structures and other illegal structures.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/chitungwiza-to-demolish-illegal-settlements/">The Herald </a>

Chitungwiza Municipality To Demolish Houses Built On Illegal Settlements

Chitungwiza local council is constructing proper vending stalls in different parts of the town to benefit informal traders whose roadside stalls and illegal structures were destroyed after the government directed local authorities to demolish all illegal structures, The Herald reports.
The council is erecting about 314 stalls at Zengeza 2 Shops and the acting town clerk could not give a full comment on the project’s progress.
Chitungwiza residents under the Chitungwiza Progressive Residents Association (CHITREST) welcomed the initiative and said they hoped the council will be fair in allocating the vending stalls:
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We don’t want to see people who are not into vending business, the land barons, benefiting at the expense of the vendors.
The council registered all the informal traders two years ago they must do the allocation in the spirit of transparency and fairness
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/chitungwiza-builds-vending-stalls/">The Herald </a>

Chitungwiza Municipality Builds Vending Stalls For Informal Traders

Samantha Muzoroki’s soup Kitchen has reopened after <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/05/21/chitungwiza-municipality-issues-a-cease-notice-to-the-famous-chitungwiza-feeding-kitchen-that-was-feeding-hungry-people-during-the-lockdown/">Chitungwiza Municipality shut her project down saying she needed to at least meet the minimum standards of a soup kitchen</a> before she could re-open.
Muzokooki’s kitchen started serving its beneficiaries today according to SABC.
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WATCH: Chitungwiza Relief Kitchen Re-Opens

Chitungiwza Municipality employees have not received full salaries for the past 4 years amid reports that top management is splashing vast sums of money in unnecessary trips and workshops, The Herald reports.
This was revealed by the Council’s Workers Union president Reverend Ephraim Katsina who spoke to the publication and said:
<blockquote>
We are in between 45 to 50 months’ salary arrears depending on grade. Health workers are owed millions in professional and retention allowances.
Sewerage and water workers are owed Zinwa allowances and former employees are owed more than $3 million in salary arrears. Grades 1 to 3, which is management, have less salary backlogs of between four to 12 months. 
</blockquote>
According to the publication, some workers are still owed allowances as far back as 2008, and those who are owed by the council are the least paid staffers. The salaries and allowance backlog was confirmed by the city ‘s acting town clerk Dr Tonderai Kasu who according to the publication said;
<blockquote>
From January, management approved a salary increase for ordinary employees of 608 percent, while managers were yet to get a salary hike in the last two years.
Health workers had been paid allowances for working during the first cholera outbreak, while they were trying to address the arrears for the second outbreak.
</blockquote>
More:<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/council-workers-go-50-months-without-full-salaries/"> The Herald </a>

Chitungwiza Town Council Employees Have Not Received A Full Salary In 4 Years

Illegal stand occupants that had been settled by 16 land barons mostly politicians and cooperative executives in Nyatsime, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chitungwiza">Chitungwiza</a> are to be evicted as the land they are occupying belong to 15000 people who had already paid the council legitimately, The Herald reports.
This was revealed in a commission of Inquiry report chaired by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tendai_Uchena">Justice Tendai Uchena</a>, which recommended that:
<blockquote>
All land barons must be investigated and prosecuted for illegally parcelling out State land in Braemer and Lot 2 of Longlands farms. 
Chitungwiza Municipality should ensure that invaded institutional and commercial stands are reclaimed. It should ensure eviction of all illegal occupants.
</blockquote>
According to the publication, illegal occupants had paid land barons between US$5 and $500 while the Chitungwiza municipality had already sold the land to other people at an average of US$2700.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/relief-for-15-000-duped-stand-owners/">The Herald </a>

Nyatsime Illegal Occupants Settled By land Barons To Be Evicted To Pave Way For 15000 Legitimate Stand Owners

Chitungwiza Municipality has been dragged to court by one of its residents, Ngonidzashe Tavhiringwa after the local government authority reinstated its Town Clerk, George Makunde, who is facing serious allegations of abuse of office.
Tavhiringwa stated in his application that by virtue of being a ratepayer and resident in Chitungwiza, he has a huge stake in the matter and if the affairs of the city are not administered and managed well, he will be adversely affected. He said:
<blockquote>I have the right to enforce the proper management of the authority and am entitled to demand the lawful administration of the municipality.</blockquote>
Zim Morning Post reports that Makunde who was appointed as Chitungwiza town clerk in October 2012 is facing allegations of deliberately absenting himself from duty without express authority and refusing to comply with instructions handed him by his seniors in council.
More: <a href="https://zimmorningpost.com/resident-challenges-chitungwiza-municipality-reinstatement-of-town-clerk/">Zim Morning Post</a>

Chitungwiza Dragged To Court By Resident For Reinstating Corruption Accused Clerk

The Chi-Town Municipality allegedly sold 870 stands without following housing policy procedures the Herald reports.
The matter came to light after housing committee minutes dated August 5 show that the council was recommended that the council adopts a total of 870 stands sold between January to August 2019.
One Ward 113 Councillor Kevin Mtimbanyoka had this to say to the publication:
<blockquote>Corruption is killing our town and there is no service delivery to talk about while some councillors and then two directors are busy selling out stands and those on the housing waiting list are not benefiting</blockquote>
The council has already ordered that a forensic audit be conducted at the Municipality.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/1-000-stands-sold-illegally-by-chitungwiza-municipality/">The Herald</a>

870 Council Stands Saga Rock Chitungwiza Municipality

Chitungwiza councillors on Thursday could not reach consensus over the currency the municipality should use to sell land.
The disagreement followed a recommendation put forward by the Finance Committee for land sales to be paid in US dollars. Those who were for the recommendation opined that it would bring sustainability to the municipality while those against thought it was unjust since the government is still paying workers’ salaries in RTGS dollars.
Currently, the land is being sold at RTGS$8 per square metre. The price is viewed as not realistic by Finance committee chairperson Councillor Peter Matiringe who is championing the selling of land in USD. Matiringe said:
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<blockquote>We cannot thrive if we are giving away our land just like that. We need to charge in US dollars. This will also help to minimise the operations of land barons and clients would prefer to buy stands directly from the council.</blockquote>
Councillors who support the recommendation predict a total collapse of the municipality if the land is not sold in USD. They also made reference to Harare City Council and shops who are already selling their goods and services in USD.
The RTGS dollar has been depreciating since its introduction in February. When it was introduced, it was pegged at a 1:1 ratio. Although the official and Parallel market rates are different, they all point to the shedding of the local currency.
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Chitungwiza Councillors Disagree Over The Currency For Land Sale

During a cleanup campaign that was conducted in Chitungwiza today, president Mnangagwa invited Chitungwiza mayor to his office to discuss the water crisis. Chitungwiza is one of the city council that has perennial water issues. Recently, Harare City announced that it was no longer capable of providing the required volumes of water. The local government cited a lack of foreign currency as the major issue behind the incapacity. Watch the H-Metro video below:
https://twitter.com/larry_moyo/status/1124245066309095424
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WATCH: ED Invites Chitungwiza Mayor To Discuss Water Crisis

The Chitungwiza Municipality has further rationed water supply to residence, saying it is receiving less water itself. We post the full notice sent out today. The municipality says that it will now supply water on a new demand-based schedule.
<blockquote>Chitungwiza municipality
Public notice
Dear residents, we would like inform you that we are failing to supply you water as per our rationing schedule. The reason being that we are now receiving water twice per week (mondays and fridays). In view of that situation, we are now carrying out a water demand management schedule in eight-hour intervals to cover all areas. 
Any incoviniences caused is greatly regretted.</blockquote>
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FULL TEXT: Chitungwiza Further Rations Water Supply

Yotamu Chigwada, who won the by-election for Chitungwiza Ward 24 last month on an MDC-Alliance ticket, was sworn into office yesterday at the council chambers.
Chigwada was sworn in by the town clerk George Makunde in the presence of District Administrator Mrs Zivanai Chisango. Makunde urged the new councillor to execute his duties as expected and bring development to the community and the local authority. In an interview with The Herald after the ceremony Chigwada said he would strive to serve the interests of the residents. Said Chigwada:
<blockquote>I am honoured to be leading Ward 24 residents and in our area we have three major issues affecting people, that is inconsistent water supply, sewer bursts and inconsistent refuse collection. I will do my best to ensure that these issues are addressed and I shall establish ward committees that I will be working with soon.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/new-chitungwiza-councillor-sworn-in/">Herald</a>

Chitungwiza New Councillor Sworn In

In an interview with The Herald, Chitungwiza Town Council’s George Makunde confirmed they terminated their contract with Wellcash Debt Collectors following a directive from Government.
Makunde said the termination was going to have a negative impact on service delivery. Said Makunde:
<blockquote>Yes, it is true that we terminated our contract with Wellcash last week after we received an instruction to do so from the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing. It is quite unfortunate that service delivery will be affected. We were doing our best using the money which was being collected by the company to render services to our clients.</blockquote>
Chitungwiza’s contract with WellCash was supposed run until February next year. According to council finance director Mrs Evangelista Machona, Wellcash used to remit an average of $50 000 per month.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/town-council-dumps-debt-collector/">Herald</a>

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