Chombo appoints turncoat Makwavarara to run Harare

Chombo appoints turncoat Makwavarara to run Harare

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By Agencies

ZIMBABWE'S Minister of Local Government Ignatius Chombo said Thursday he has appointed an eight-member commission led by the acting executive mayor, Sekesayi Makwavarara, to run the capital Harare for the next two years.

The commission, which is expected to devise strategic turnaround measures for the city, will work with the remaining city councilors after the majority resigned during the course of the year.

The city of Harare has been dogged by various problems such as water cuts, uncollected refuse, poor roads and lighting, leading to deterioration in service delivery.

The commission is expected to implement the turnaround program, which has been crafted by a task team appointed in June, complete the City's formulation of the 2005 national budget, explore additional revenue sources and transfer the water supply system to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority.

The commission has also been tasked with rationalizing the staff complement of the council and finalizing the City's computerization program.

"The idea of rationalizing staff for effectiveness and efficiency as well as managing the salaries and wages bill needs no over emphasis," he said.
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