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CONFERENCE REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1: Background to the Local Government Investment Conference (LOGIC)
Background to LOGIC: ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
LOGIC Objectives:…………………………………………………………..………………………..…..3
Conference Sponsors: …………………………………………………..…………………………….…..5
Conference Exhibitors: …………………………………………………………..…………………...... 6
Conference Programme: ………………………………………………….
SECTION 2: CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS…………….. …………8
SESSION ONE: SETTING THE SCENE:…………………………………………………………..8
Introductions: …………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Welcome remarks by the Host Mayor, His Worship Cllr S. Mpofu: ………………….…………….8
Opening Remarks including conference objectives by President of the Urban Councils Association – His Worship Cllr B.G Manyenyeni: …………………………… ………. . ……9
Rethinking Zimbabwe Urban Local Government in the Context of Industrialisation, Investment and Socio-Economic Development: Issues and Key Policy Options” by Dr. G. Makunde: ………………………………………………………………..9
Unpacking issues, challenges and investment opportunities in Urban Local Authorities” by Mr. S. Mavesera: …………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 14
SESSION TWO: THE ROLE OF STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES IN URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARISE …………………………………………….15
(ZINARA, ZESA, EMA, ZINWA) : ……………………………………………………………..15-26
SESSION THREE: SOLIDARITY MESSAGES FROM PARTNERS
(Southern Region Trading, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Synlak and
Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF): …………………………………………….26-28
SESSION FOUR: OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION:………………………………………..28
Welcome remarks by the host Minister for Provincial Affairs, Matabeleland North Province, Hon. C. Mathema:………………………………………………………………………..28 Formatted: Font: 8 pt, Bold
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Intergrated Results Based Management and the Rapid Results Approach Presentation by Dr R. C Ndhukula, Office of the President and Cabinet……………………………………….29
Investment Opportunities in the Zimbabwe Energy Sector: Harnessing Alternative Energy Resources” Hon. Dr Samuel Undenge (MP) Minister of Energy and Power Development:……………………………………………………………………………..29
Address by the Minister of Local Government Public Works and National Housing, Hon. S Kasukuwere, MP:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...30
SESSION FIVE: CORPORATE PARTNERS ON INVESTMENT THROUGH PPPs, BOTs and JOINT VENTURES:…………………………………………………………………………….32-43
SESSION SIX: NATIONAL POLICY REASSURANCE FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION:…………………………………………………………………………………..
Ease of Doing Business, Dr. N. Chanakira, Zimbabwe Investment Authority:…...... 43
Role of Media in promoting Investment, Mr. T. Mandizvidza, ZBC:…………….
SECTION 4: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………………… . …….46
RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………………………………………………….47
LOGIC COMMUNIQUE………………………………………………………………………48-49
ANNEXURES………………………………………………………………….………………..50-60
SECTION 1: Background to the Local Government Investment Conference (LOGIC)
Background to LOGIC: ……………………………………………………
LOGIC Objectives: ……………………………………………………….
Conference Sponsors: …………………………………………………….
Conference Exhibitors: …………………………………………………...
Conference Programme: ………………………………………………….
SECTION 2: CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
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Introductions: ………………………………………………………………………
Welcome remarks by the Host Mayor, His Worship Cllr S. Mpofu: ……………
Opening Remarks including conference objectives by President of the Urban Councils Association – His Worship Cllr B.G Manyenyeni: ……………………….
Rethinking Zimbabwe Urban Local Government in the Context of Industrialisation, Investment and Socio-Economic Development: Issues and Key Policy Options” by Mr. G. Makunde: …………………………………………………………………
Unpacking issues, challenges and investment opportunities in Urban Local Authorities” by Mr. S. Mavesera: ………………………………………………….
SESSION TWO: THE ROLE OF STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES IN URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARISE
(ZINARA, ZESA, EMA, ZINWA) : ………………………………………………………
SESSION THREE: SOLIDARITY MESSAGES FROM PARTNERS (Southern Region Trading, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Synlak and Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF): ………………………………………………………………
SESSION FOUR: OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION:………………………………….
1.1. Welcome remarks by the host Minister for Provincial Affairs, Matabeleland North Province, Hon. C. Mathema:……………………………………………….
Investment Opportunities in the Zimbabwe Energy Sector: Harnessing Alternative Energy Resources” Hon. Dr Samuel Undenge (MP) Minister of Energy and Power Development:………………………………………………….
Address by the Minister of Local Government Public Works and National Housing, Hon. S Kasukuwere, MP:……………………………………………….
SESSION FIVE: CORPORATE PARTNERS ON INVESTMENT THROUGH PPPs, BOTs and JOINT VENTURES:………………………………………………….
SESSION SIX: NATIONAL POLICY REASSURANCE FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION:…………………………………………………………………………….
Ease of Doing Business, Dr. N. Chanakira, Zimbabwe Investment Authority:…...
Role of Media in promoting Investment, Mr. T. Mandizvidza, ZBC:…………….
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RECOMMENDATIONS
LOGIC COMMUNIQUE:
ANNEXURES
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SECTION 1: INRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (LOGIC)
INTRODUCTION
The Executive Committee of the Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ) made a resolution to hold the first ever local government investment conference as an initiative by UCAZ members to attract investment to their areas. This was after the realization that all investments take place within local authorities and that most local authorities had experienced the closure of companies and the dearth of new investments which left councils with the residents as one of the major sources of revenue. Hence the need for urban councils to take the initiative to attract investment. It was also noted that residents themselves were struggling due to the economic hardships pervading the country. Members agreed that the investment conference would be held annually starting this year (2016). An adhoc committee, the Organising and Fundraising Committee was established to organise the conference. The Committee was chaired by the Mayor of Masvingo, Clr Hubert Fidze. The other members of the LOGIC Organising Committee were: Cllr T. Makore – Chairperson, Shurugwi Town Council. Dr G. Makunde – Town Clerk, Municipality of Chitungwiza Mr. S. Mavesera – Town Clerk Municipality of Bindura. Mrs J. Ncube, Acting Town Clerk, City of Harare. Mr. S. Chitenhe – Director of Finance, Municipality of Kariba. Mrs F. Mhiti – Director of Finance, Ruwa Local Board. Mr. A. Nhekairo – Director of Housing and Community Services, Municipality of Marondera. Eng. J. Mhike – Director Engineering Services, City of Kwekwe. Dr P. Chonzi – Director Health Services, City of Harare. Ms Dorothy Mavalwane, City of Harare. Mrs R. Tapera, City of Harare. “Repositioning Urban Local Authorities for Industrialization, Investment Promotion and Socio-Economic Development” was the theme chosen for the Local Government Investment Conference which was dubbed LOGIC 2016. The objectives of LOGIC 2016 were: To allow collective rebranding of urban local authorities To create a marketing platform for urban local authorities as investment destinations To reaffirm the position of urban local authorities in the national governance and economic framework To showcase service delivery innovations The conference brought together over 300 delegates, comprising Mayors, Council Chairpersons, Town Clerks and Secretaries, councillors, senior council officials, cabinet ministers, senior government officials,
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local government practitioners, development partners, researchers, captains of industry, investment promoters, community activists and stakeholders from across the country. Delegates shared experiences, learned from each other and debated the future strategies for promoting local authorities as investment destinations. The conference was structured around presentations, panel discussions and facilitated question and answer sessions to allow all participants to take part in discussions. A special panel discussion with the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Hon. Saviour Kasukuwere (MP) and the Minister of Energy and Power Development, Hon. Dr. Samuel Undenge provided particularly interesting insights into government’s commitment to formulate strategies and policies that make Zimbabwe a safe destination for investors. The LOGIC conference was a key activity for local authorities, both as the first of its kind in the history of local government in Zimbabwe and as an introduction of this new and growing interest in attracting investments to enhance socio-economic development. It also helped to look beneath the surface of de- industrialisation to explore its underpinnings and to learn from the diversity of experiences that participants brought to the conference. Feedback from participants was positive. Participants greatly enjoyed the chance to meet like-minded delegates from different organisations, the opportunity to network and to learn from one another, and the chance to explore new ideas. The next conference, to be held in August 2017 at a venue still to be decided, is now eagerly awaited. On behalf of the UCAZ family and everyone involved in organising the conference, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the workshop facilitators. The facilitators played a key role in making this happen. When we organised the conference one of our prime aims was to let local authorities to showcase themselves and their various capacities as we sought to present the collective voice to government, business, development partners, parastatals and the media. We would also like to thank everyone who attended for making the conference a memorable and successful occasion. All of us made new friends and contacts and this can only contribute to the global development of LOGIC.
LOGIC is a UCAZ initiative, borne out of the realisation that there has been gradual to rapid de- industrialisation, resulting in the deterioration in local authorities’ revenue bases and high unemployment levels. The conference was anchored on three key pillars, namely, service delivery, reputational risk management and investment promotion. This was the first time that local authorities have taken a collective initiative to attract investors to their communities. Thus LOGIC embraces the importance of bringing together policy makers, the private sector, development partners, civil society and local government practitioners to promote re-investment.
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If you are interested in becoming a participant or exhibitor at the next LOGIC, please contact us at the address given at the end of this report.
Conference partners
1.4.1.1. Conference partners
The LOGIC 2016 event would not have been such a resounding success without the hand extend by corporate partners who contributed in a variety of ways.
We would like to thank the following companies who partnered with UCAZ for the hosting of this conference:
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1.5.1.2. Conference Exhibitions
Exhibitions are a key Strategy to promote business to business interaction during the conference. Through the exhibitions, we seek to present the collective voice of local authorities and our partners in the service and utilities industry. LOGIC brings to life the dynamic story of local government and serves as a central resource for testimonials, information and data that demonstrate our collective value. Guided by our members of the exhibition teams, we strive to more effectively educate and inform business and marketing professionals, media and other influencers while promoting the power of face-to-face interaction and creating new horizons.
This conference offered the stage for local authorities and business to create new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.
Figure 2: The exhibition strategy was in line with the LOGIC 2016 objective of collective rebranding of urban local authorities. In this photo, the City of Harare gives impetus to the need for urban local authorities to be at the fore front of improving the Ease of doing business
The following 20 urban local authorities took up exhibition space:
Cities (5) Municipalities (6) Town Councils (7) Local Boards (2) City of Harare, Municipality of Chitungwiza, Chipinge Town Council Ruwa Local Board City of Mutare, Municipality of Chegutu, Plumtree Town Council, Hwange Local City of Kadoma, Municipality of Bindura Shurugwi Town Council, Board, City of Gweru Municipality of Chinhoyi Lupane Town Council, City of Masvingo Municipality of Kariba Mvurwi Town Council Municipality of Marondera Chiredzi Town Council, Municipality of Gwanda Gokwe Town Council Municipality of Redcliff Rusape Town Council, Municipality of Vic Falls
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Zvishavane Town Council
SECTION 2: CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS REPORT ON PRSENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
Looking back at the LOGIC conference now it is impossible to narrate every detail of the rich ideas that were shared over the three days. What we have produced below are some of the key outputs and learning that occurred. Summarised immediately below are the key points that were generally agreed on. The most important one is the recognition that LOGIC is about service delivery, reputational risk management and investment promotion and that sustainable socio-economic development is possible if all actors work hand in glove towards the same vision. We all need to take responsibility and commit ourselves fully and contribute to national development using our comparative advantages. Please take time to share ideas with colleagues on how you can meaningfully contribute to this noble cause.
It was noted that three days was enough time to begin to raise some of the issues regarding investment promotion in a systematic way. Outlined below are the key issues that will inform our future conferences.
SESSION ONE: SETTING THE SCENE
Session Objective
i. To welcome and introduce the delegates present at the conference ii. To share the background and objectives of the LOGIC. iii. To put into context the theme of the conference
Introductions
The session Chair introduced all delegates, starting with the high table through to the rest of the participants.
Present during the opening session were the following leaders; The Host Mayor His Worship Councillor Sifiso Mpofu, the UCAZ President His Worship Councillor Bernard Gabriel Manyenyeni, the ZILGA President and also the Immediate Past President of UCAZ, His Worship Cllr Martin K. Moyo, the President of the Association of Rural District Councils of Zimbabwe, Cllr Killer Zivhu, The UCAZ First Vice President, Cllr Tsungai Makore
Welcome remarks by the Host Mayor, His Worship Cllr S. Mpofu.
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Cllr. Mpofu, the Mayor of Victoria Falls, welcomed all participants to Victoria Falls. He noted that Victoria Falls was a perfect choice for business and holidays. He expressed the hope that the conference would turn around the fortunes of local authorities through investment promotion. He called for partnerships in the provision of the much needed services and assured participants that local authorities were ready for partnerships.
Opening Remarks including conference objectives by President of the Urban Councils Association – His Worship Cllr B.G Manyenyeni
The UCAZ President, Cllr. B. Manyenyeni made in his opening remarks to the conference. He informed participants that the conference was a collective initiative by local authorities to attract investors to their communities. Specifically, he said that the maiden conference’s focus was three-fold, namely;
• Service delivery • Reputational risk management and • Investment promotion
He further noted said that the conference caomes in the backdrop of an observed gradual to rapid deindustrialisation and the resultant deterioration of local authorities’ revenues and rising unemployment which all had the net effect of threatening the sustainability of service delivery.
Rethinking Zimbabwe Urban Local Government in the Context of Industrialisation, Investment and Socio-Economic Development: Issues and Key Policy Options” Presentation by Dr. G. Makunde
The first presentation by Dr George Makunde identified the following issues as pertinent for a discourse on investment promotion in the context of Zimbabwe. The presentation noted that; 1. LOGIC could turn around the fortunes of local authorities through investment promotion 2. Zimbabwe had a robust economic performance at independence after the removal of sanctions which enhanced economic growth and development at that time 3. The manufacturing sector remained one of the key engines for economic growth, accounting for about 13.1% of the country’s GDP during the first decade after independence 4. The manufacturing sector however declined by -0.6% in 2013 and 4.9% in 2014, reflecting underlying challenges in the economy.
Challenges of the third and fourth decades of independence 2000-2009
Dr Makunde said that Tthe period was characterized by a multiplicity of challenges which included; • Loss of revenue due to industrial closures and relocations (property tax and rates)
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• High unemployment, underemployment and poverty • Default rates and non-payment of council bills • Sprouting of the informal sector • Increase in street vending • Poor budget performance • Low investment in infrastructure in cities and towns . • Poor Service Provision due to low staff morale and brain drain among other reasons • The rise of informal and illegal activities • A culture of resistance to pay for services grips nation He graphically presented the average capacity utilisation in the manufacturing sector as shown in Table 2. Below
3.4.1. Impact of de-industrialisation on local authorities At the local authority level, the impact of negative growth resulted in huge losses in revenue and high unemployment levels both of which negatively affected service delivery as depicted below.
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Government’s response to address challenges
In response to the above challenges, Dr Makunde said government embarked on the IMF induced Economic Structural Adjustment Programme (ESAP) with the hope that the policy reforms would result in the following outcomes; • Access to external borrowing to finance budget deficits and construction and upgrading of infrastructure • Trade liberalisation to increase availability, price and access of goods to the local market • Rationalisation of the bureaucracy • Privatization of state enterprises and • Deregulation of public control over the economy In addition, he said, other policy interventions included the introduction of development plans like the Transitional Development Plan (TDP) of 1982/83-1984/85, The First Five Year National Development Plan (FFYNDP) of 1986-1990. Implied in this policy shift to ESAP was the notion that local authorities would benefit through the following avenues; • An expanded tax base • Increased employment creation • Investment promotion • Access to FDIs, external loans and other incidental investments. However, the adoption of the World Bank inspired reforms became a major turning point in Zimbabwe’s history and triggered different responses in different contexts. On the contrary to the initial view, instead the country experienced negative consequences in the economy as exhibited by; • Liquidity challenges • Low FDIs inflows
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• Ballooning state debt • Retrenchments in all sectors • Industrial closures Dr Makunde identified the following 10 issues as feasible options at the disposal of key actors for the present and future investment outlook. It was generally agreed that local authorities needed to seize the many opportunities available for promoting re-investment and expansion of existing industries through the following mechanisms and strategies; • Formulating investor friendly bylaws • Provision of land for industrial and housing expansion by Central Government • Re-visiting taxation regimes to make them investor friendly • Promoting SMEs • Promoting Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), • Expedite the Ease of Doing Business Model • Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of approved investment projects including joint ventures • Prioritise investments in Municipal Infrastructure and Utilities • Attract FDIs • Guarantee land and property rights to investments. Pursuant to the above discussions, Dr Makunde said that the take home message for all actors had emphasised the following interventions; 1. Review of the Industrial Dev. Policy IDP (2012-2016). Monitoring and review to help unpack the constraints and success areas of a particular programme. How can we ensure that the policies render the results they were intended for? 2. The design and institutional management of the policy itself. It is essential that an industrial policy is in synch with other national sector policies. How can we bolster these policy positions and ensure local authorities take full charge and control of their space? 3. Misalignment of policy positions In 2015 CZI, noted glaring misalignments in policy positions regarding: load shedding affecting production working hours; banking institutions not extending affordable working capital to the industry; making raw water available 4. Structural challenges that inhibit industrialisation. • Erratic supply of power, (ZETDC) • Inefficient road and railway system, (Zinara/MOT) • Clogged supply chain logistics at border posts.(Zimra) 5. Marginalisation of the services sectors as a new source of employment creation, economic growth and poverty reduction. Manufacturing is now less labour intensive, technology has snapped up demand for unskilled labour. Developing economies are unable to create employment in this techno era. How can we make the manufacturing sector revitalised and resilient again?
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NB-Not all sub sectors of an economy are efficient to compete at global scale, hence it is important to identify and harness specific comparative and competitive advantages.
6. Favourable Investment policy and business climate. Being in the Global village/economy we are competing for FDIs. What is our take on these? • Clarity on investment policy, • Bilateral investment treaties, • Bureaucracy and corruption • Ease of doing business • Industrial development policy? 7. Synchronising domestic industrial policy with regional, continental and global initiatives. The SADC Industrialisation Strategy 2015-2063, Africa Union Accelerating Industrial Development in Africa (AIDA), and Boosting Intra African Trade (BIAT), are a few examples of development policies in line with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Unpacking issues, challenges and investment opportunities in Urban Local Authorities” presentation by Mr. S. Mavesera
The next presentation by Mr Shangwa Mavesera, the Town Clerk of Bindura Municipality was entitled on Unpacking issues, challenges and investment opportunities in Urban Local Authorities took an interactive and participatory approach. The presentation noted and the participants concurred to the following issues; That there exists a disconnect between Local Authorities and other state agencies that are partners in service delivery such as ZIMRA, ZINWA, ZIMDEF,EMA, ZESA,NSSA Disconnection/ Conflict between councilors (the board) and management. This rendered most councils dysfunctional and hence repelling investment Hostility between council and residents resulting in non- payment for services, vandalization of infrastructure and non- participation in council programmes rendering the areas unsafe investment destinations. Limited dialogue between councils and business resulting in lack of trust between the parties. High costs, high rates, counter litigations culminating into reduced profitability and service delivery Unhealthy centre-local relations with Central and local governments blaming and fighting each other. Unclear roles resulting in duplication, uncoordinated activities and conflicts that confuse the investors Corruption – both real and perceived resulting in increased cost of establishing and running business.
Indicators for councils’ potential as investment destinations
The facilitator Mr Mavesera discussed a number of issues that, in his opinion were conducive for attracting investments in local authorities. These were some of the issues noted in the presentation; • Cordial Local authority/Citizen relationships • Improved centre/local relations • Improved relations with partners eg. World Bank, Unicef, ADB, GIZ, UNDP, CLGF etc • Role clarity • Improved transparency and accountability among local authorities • Performance improvements as a result of the current service level benchmarking exercise • Ease of doing business • Enactment of the Joint Venture Act of 2016 has given legal framework for investment in local authorities among other entities. He added that Uurban lLocal aAuthorities offer a number of investment/ business opportunities in their quest to provide world class services. These opportunities lie in the following broad service delivery areas; • Rehabilitation and Maintenance of road infrastructure • Housing Provision
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• Solid waste Management • Implementation of E-Government • Institutional Capacity building
Participants made for all stakeholders to work together in seizing the available opportunities into realizable outputs. Clearly, the message was that opportunities for investments in local authorities were available. The missing link is the need to re-connect and find each other and recognize each other’s spaces. Finally, all stakeholders should endeavor to narrow the disconnection gap and recognize each agency’ roles.
SESSION TWO: THE ROLE OF STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES IN URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARISE (ZINARA, ZESA, EMA, ZINWA)
Session Objective
• To share and discuss on the role of state owned enterprises in facilitating an enabling environment in local authorities.
Introduction
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA), Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and Zimbabwe United Ratepayers and Residents Association (ZURRA) made a panel presentation that delivered key messages aimed at creating and sustaining synergies with local authorities for the delivery of quality service to the citizenry.
Key messages that came from the partners were as follows;
Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) – Presentation by Mrs M. Mujokoro on behalf of , Engineer Nancy Masiyiwa-Chamisa, ZINARA CEO.
The role of ZINARA in Urban Service Delivery and Investment Opportunities that Arise.
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The ZINARA Chief Executive informed delegates that road infrastructure was essential for socio-economic development and that it was usually been referred to as the engine of socio-economic growth. She said however, Zimbabwe’s road infrastructure had outlived its design life which needed huge investment for its rehabilitation.
Eng Masiiwa Chamisa added that in August 2015, in his maiden State of the Nation address since the adoption of the new constitution, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe said that it was Government’s priority to return the economy to sustained growth. She said the President called upon the people of Zimbabwe ‘TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, TO BELIEVE IN COLLECTIVE CAPACITY TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY AND CHALLENGES THAT CONFRONT US’.
The Chief Executive said that ZINARA and Road Authorities were the biggest beneficiaries of the Ten Point Plan of which three out Ten Points focus on the roads sector initiatives as follows:
i) Focusing on Infrastructure development with particular interest in the Energy, Water, Transport and ICT subsectors
ii) Encouraging Private Sector Investments
iii) Promoting joint ventures and public private partnerships to boost the role and performance of state owned companies
Taking a leaf from the above-mentioned Government expectations, she said it was prudent for ZINARA and Urban Councils collectively work together in realising effective and efficient Urban Service Delivery that enhance investment opportunities in the Road Infrastructure Sector.
Eng Masiiwa-Chamisa said that ZINARA, a body corporate wholly owned by the Government of Zimbabwe, and established in terms of the Roads Act (Chapter 13:18), was mandated to fix, collect, allocate and disburse all road user charges for the purposes of the Road Fund. She added that the Act provided for the funds to be disbursed to all Road Authorities for purposes of road maintenance and rehabilitation, to this extent, she said, ZINARA plaid a key role in the realization of improved urban service delivery.
The Chief Executive said that in realizing its mandate, ZINARA endeavoured to disburse funds to Road Authorities annually according to the set disbursement criteria in the Roads Act. Further to that, she said, ZINARA judiciously monitored and evaluated the disbursed funds to the various Road Authorities to ensure
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that the funds so disbursed are utilized for the intended purpose, which is road maintenance (routine and periodic) and rehabilitation.
She further said that ZINARA was moving a step further in ensuring that its role in urban service delivery had a sustainable impact by employing the following strategies:
1. Lobbying for Road Authorities capacitation through road maintenance equipment recapitalization programmes. It has been observed that about 60% of the road funds disbursed to Road Authorities is expended through equipment hiring. The remaining 40% becomes insignificant due to the current state of our roads, which are, now more expensive to rehabilitate. The equipment recapitalization programme will fulfill Government’s expectations in the ZIMASSET blue print.
2. Implementing a holistic approach on monitoring and evaluation of disbursed funds by introducing financial audits before and after the commencement on any road related project.
3. Employing strategies to grow our revenue.
Eng Masiiwa Chamisa said that while ZINARA acknowledged the role that it plaid in urban service delivery through disbursements to Road Authorities, ZINARA was also sensitive to the position that the funds collected by ZINARA annually were not sufficient. She said that ZINARA noted that with the depleted revenue funds for road infrastructure development, there was need for ZINARA and Road Authorities to make serious efforts and considerations of taking up Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
The Government, she said, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development was in support of such initiatives as evidenced by the Public-Private Partnership between the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Group 5 and ZINARA for the rehabilitation of Plumtree to Mutare (820km Highway).
She urged all Road Authorities to carryout routine maintenance of the road network to ensure the roads remained trafficable and clean for all road users.
The presenter also emphasized on the need for proper record keeping of accounting and acquittals for all Road Authorities as this will ensure timeous receipt of disbursements.
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) – Presentation by Mr. G. Chidzidzi
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Since LAs do not have tourism desks, they can use ZTA officials as their advisors on tourism issues with no cost implications. This was said by Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, Chief Operations Officer for ZTA.
He said that tourism was everywhere, hence local authorities needed to seize the opportunity and develop tourism attractions in their local authorities
He added that there was need for local authorities to allocate prime space for hotel development, as this would guarantee revenue to council through taxation of the same, notwithstanding the other spinoff benefits that came with tourism.
Environmental Management Agency (EMA) – Presentation by Mr. C. Mushava
The presentation covered the following issues:
i. Background to EMA
The presenter highlighted that EMA was a regulatory body set up in terms of the Environmental Management Act (CAP 20:27) of 2003. She said EMA had a clear mandate in terms of this law. The Constitution of Zimbabwe (Section 73) also provided for environmental rights for every citizen thereby further buttressing the mandate of EMA.
Figure 3: The EMA presentation paced Environmental management at the centre of the Sustainable development agenda.
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ii. EMA Functions
EMA Functions are stated in section 10 of the ACT as follows:
To formulate quality standards on air, water and waste management
To develop guidelines for the preparation of the environmental management plans and local environmental action plans (LEAPs)
To regulate and monitor the collection, disposal, treatment and recycling of waste.
To regulate and monitor the discharge or emission of any pollutant or hazardous substance into the environment. To keep records in the form of registers of all licences and permits issued under the EMA Act. To regulate and monitor the control of invasive alien species. To regulate, monitor, review and approve environmental impact assessments; To regulate and monitor management and utilisation of ecologically fragile ecosystems; To make model by-laws to establish measures for the management of the environment within the jurisdiction of the local authorities; To develop and implement incentives for the protection of the environment; And more..
iii. Emerging Environmental Issues
The presenter highlighted some of the emerging issues in environmental management in Zimbabwe which local authorities are grappling with.
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Figure 4: Houses built on wetlands
People are building homes on wetlands in total disregard of council by-laws.
Figure 5: Commercial construction on wetlands Figure 6: Illegal sand extraction
Illegal sand extraction is common in many parts of the country and it needs concerted EMA and local authorities effort to curb these illegal activities.
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Figure 7: Poor medical waste disposal. Figure 8: Illegal dumpsites and burning solid waste
Illegal dumpsites and the burning of solid waste is a persistent challenge for local authorities
The presentation also highlighted the impact of solid waste on the environment. EMA also explained the effects of environmental non-compliance on people’s health.
EMA is willing to partner local authorities in coming up with their Environmental Action Plans upon request by respective local authorities.
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Company (ZETDC) -
The Role of ZESA in Service deivery and investment
Mr Katsande said that ZETDC was mandated to provide the electrical power system backbone infrastructure that allows for the connection of new clients onto the electrical grid, for betterment of communities or enabling businesses to be productive.
Electricity services provision are of National priority and importance as they drive the investment competitiveness of a country as a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) destination
The structure of the Zimbabwe’s electricity supply industry
Mr Katsande explained Tthe governance structure of ZETDC. He said that the Ministry of Energy and Power Development wais the parent Ministry. Below it are the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority and the Rural Electrification Agency at the same level after which ZESA Holdings comes at the second level below the Regulatory Authority and Electrification Agency.
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He added that under the ZESA Holdings are four companies namely: the Zimbabwe Power Company, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company, Powertel and ZESA Enterprises
Electricity industry value chain
The electricity industry value chain includes generation, transmission, distribution and end user, said Mr Katsande.
Service delivery challenges
Mr Katsande highlighted the service delivery challenges facing ZETDC as follows:
• Power Shortages • Aging infrastructure- leading to frequent breakdowns • Funding challenges for infrastructure expansions • Vandalism and theft of infrastructure • Debt overhang – Failure to pay creditors • Huge debtor book of over $1 billion • Lack of integrated planning between Councils and ZESA • Inefficient use of energy by customers • Uneconomic ZESA tariff • Budget Billing rates proposal by Councils in appropriate communication • Bureaucracy in Council approvals- Wayleaves
Measures to address challenges
He listed the following measures to address the challenges:
• Expansion of Existing power plants • Licensing of IPPs (DEMA, Pungwe, Solar Farms etc) • Increasing power imports • Repowering and rehabilitation of existing power stations • Completion of the prepaid project • Implementation of the smart metering projects for large power users • Network rehabilitation and maintenance initiatives • DSM initiatives
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Credit Control Measures for the Outstanding $1 Billion Mr Katsande highlighted the following credit control measures: • Completion of the prepaid project • Debt settlement Campaigns • Intensify disconnections of defaulting customers • Implementing increased recovery rates for debt i.e. from 40% to 50% • Enforcing payment plans to owing customers • Offsetting of debt • Treasury Bills • Revenue assurance Strategies implementation • Institute litigation for all defaulters,
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The presenter highlighted some energy efficiency measures and said ZETDC was carrying out energy efficiency awareness campaigns across all customer categories in the country. Some of these include power factor correction equipment for large customers, Tariff signals, ToU energy tariffs and MD charge, Incremental Stepped tariff for domestic Customers, Geyser Timer Switches and Smart and prepaid meters to help consumers monitor their own consumption and adjust demand.
As a matter of policy directive, ZETDC is no longer switching off essential services in local authorities.
He further said that there was need to seriously think about strategies of improving urban transportation systems
He said that, of the huge debt owed to ZESA, local authorities owed the greater proportion of that debt. There was a proposal for government to consider payment by offsetting to deal with the inert-parastatals debts that continue to balloon.
Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) – by Engineer T. Rosen
The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) representative Engineer T. Rosen outlined the functions of the ZINWA as provided by the Water Act [Chapter 20:24], and any other enactment as,-
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(a) to advise the Minister on the formulation of national policies and standards on—
(i) water resources planning, management and development; and
(ii) water quality and pollution control and environmental protection; and
(iii) hydrology and hydrogeology; and
(iv) dam safety and borehole drilling; and
(v) water pricing;
(b) ZINWA assists and participates in or advise on any matter pertaining to the planning of the development, exploitation, protection and conservation of water resources; and
(c) to exploit, conserve and manage the water resources of Zimbabwe with the object of—
(i) securing equitable accessibility and efficient allocation, distribution, use and development; and
(ii) providing, in both the short and the long term, adequate water on a cost effective basis; and
(iii) taking appropriate measures to minimise the impacts of droughts, floods or other hazards;
And
(d) to promote an equitable, efficient and sustainable allocation and distribution of water resources; and
(e) to encourage and assist local authorities in the discharge of their functions under the Rural District
Councils Act [Chapter 29:13] and the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29:15] with regard to the development and management of water resources in areas under their jurisdiction and in particular, the provision of potable water and the disposal of waste water; and
(f) to ensure that, catchment councils discharge their functions in accordance with the Water Act [Chapter
20:24]; and
(g) to encourage and assist catchment councils to plan and co-ordinate the development and management of water resources in areas under their jurisdiction; and
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(h) to operate and maintain any water works owned or managed by the Authority and to sell any water therefrom, to dispose of waste water, to construct boreholes and to provide design and construction services; and
(i) to provide, at such fee as the Authority may determine, all forms of assistance, including technical assistance, personnel, advisory and training, information and other services to the Government, local authorities and catchment councils in connection with the exploitation, development, management and distribution of water resources; and
(j) to undertake research studies and develop a database on hydrological issues pertaining to or of interest to Zimbabwe and to publish the findings and any other data compiled by the Authority; and
(k) to conduct hydrological and geographical surveys and to produce plans, maps or other information necessary in the planning, development and exploitation of water resources and to publish any such surveys, plans, maps or other information; and
(l) to promote such mechanisms for the co-operative management of international water resources as the Minister may determine; and
(m) to carry out any function that may be conferred or imposed on the Authority by or under this Act, the Water Act [Chapter 20:24], or any other enactment.
(2) If, in the carrying out of the Authority’s functions under this Act, any question arises as to what is to be considered to be the national interest, the question shall be decided by the President after consultation with the Minister and the Authority.
There was concern over the delay by ZINWA to handover water treatment and distribution to the remaining local authorities, namely, Gwanda, Lupane, Hwange, Gokwe, Mvurwi, Karoi, Beitbridge and Chirundu. Participants were advised that the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing was going to engage his counterpart responsible for ZINWA.
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) - By: Emmanuel Nyamayedenga, Head Marketing & Licensing
The presenter gave a detailed background of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation [ZBC] which is established by the Broadcasting Services Act Cap 12:06 Section 38B and mandated to collect listeners’ licences. According to Section 38B, no listener in Zimbabwe shall have in his possession a receiver otherwise thanunless it is in accordance with the terms and conditions of a
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licence issued by the ZBC. The fees payable on the issue of licences referred to in sub-section (1) shall be fixed by the ZBC with the approval of the Minister by statutory instrument.
After outlining the different categories of licences, the presenter also said that ZBC offered the following to local authorities;
• The ZBC wants to partner UCAZ membership in the collection of television and radio licence fees in their designated residential and commercial areas.
• This process used to exist time immemorial, so ZBC has seen it fit to reactivate the synergies in licensing revenue collection.
The modus operandi was explained as follows:
i. ZBC Inspectors and Police (ZRP) or local council enforcement arm/security conduct inspections in council areas ii. Notices are issued during the inspections iii. Listeners redeem the notices at council revenue halls iv. Councils, as agents can consider collections using meter readers and advise residents to pay for TV & radio licences loaded on amenities rates e.g. $3 per month v. Council Licence Inspectors can enforce ZBC dealer’s licences at business premises during their council licence inspections
The following were proposed as potential revenue streams for local authorities
• ZBC is offering a contract with a negotiable percentage of commission in line with both ease of doing business and best business practices • The commission can be deducted at source by local authorities, before remitting the monthly dues, subject to real time payment system link with the ZBC Inspectorate • Remittances will be on an agreed intervals [e.g. daily/weekly/fortnightly basis] depending on the capacity of the local authority. • The contracts will be tailor made to suit individual local authority capabilities although emphasis will be on paperless licensing and real time licensing (e-licensing)
Mr Nyamayedenga said that other benefits include new revenue streams – from licensing, business synergies through MoUs, SLAs, etc, Media partnership to showcase developmental issues, preferential promotion, advertising & sponsorship rates and content production hubs for socio-cultural activities
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He further said that ZBC is looking forward to partner local authorities in the establishment of content hubs, which are local studios producing “local content”. This would increase visibility of local developments and the development of positive images for local authorities. Such a partnership would generate income for the local authorities through commission payouts from collections. The digitalization of the airwaves would see and expanded ZBC with more radio and television stations that need to be housed in local authorities, he said.
SESSION THREE: SOLIDARITY MESSAGES FROM PARTNERS
Solidarity messages were received from Southern Regional Trading, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Synlak and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF). The key messages from the partners were that;
LOGIC was a very useful platform for different stakeholders to share their ideas about their contribution to the economic growth of the country through promoting orf facilitating investments in the various sectors of the economy.
Zimbabwe United Ratepayers and Residents Association (ZURRA) “The urban areas/cities as engines for growth” – presentation by Mr. M. Mlilo
Mr Mufundi Mlilo outlined the global picture of urban areas citing the world bank findings as follows:
• The World Bank estimates that cities will attract an additional 2 billion people by 2050, and will produce well over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
• Already under pressure, infrastructure and basic services such as transport, solid waste management, education or sanitation will need to be expanded significantly in order to serve these growing populations.
• At least $700b required for urban investments in Africa
Mr Mlilo addedsaid that the following were the prerequisites for investments
• Devolution of Power and Resources • Community Planning a10% Retention funds • Public Participation in design, implementation and Evaluation • Credit Worthiness
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“Put bluntly, Africa cannot fulfil its economic potential without more and better infrastructure, particularly in the power, transport, and water and sanitation sectors,” said Gary Senior, chair of Baker & McKenzie for EMEA.
Mr Mlilo said that cities should invest in areas such as transport and infrastructure; water and sanitation and power and energy.
He concluded by urging government to devolve power and resources as enshrined in the constitution of Zimbabwe; facilitate effective spatial and community planning; promote local ownership of businesses; ensure investments that address local needs and attract or encourage smart investments.
In the ensuing discussion, government was urged to do more in terms of implementation of the devolution provision in the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Participants were advised that the major inhibiting factor relates to the cost of financing the devolution structure for which government does not have resources at the moment.
There was concern over the non-disbursement of the constitutionally provided 5% fiscal support to local government.
Commonwealth Local Government Forum Presentation by Mr L. Bhoroma
Represented by the Project Manager, Mr Leopold Bhoroma the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) expressed solidarity with UCAZ by making reference to the fact that CLGF had its roots in Zimbabwe, having been consummated and launched in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1995. CLGF expressed that it cherished the working relationship that it had with Zimbabwe’s two local government associations, (UCAZ and the ARDCZ) and the ministries responsible for local government, which relationships contributed to enhancing good local governance. For CLGF, said Mr Bhoroma, the LOGIC event was very important as it ushered a new approach to the local government system.
Mr Bhoroma said that in Zimbabwe, CLGF was implementing the Strengthening Capacity of Local Governance and Service Delivery in Zimbabwe Project (2015-2017) which was being supported by the EU delegation. He added that the project was anchored on key result areas that provided direct capacity development to 15 local authorities; support the development of a more enabling policy and legislative environment for local authorities in line with the 2013 Constitution; enhance stakeholder and public participation and partnerships at local level, and facilitate the institutional and organisational capacity of local government associations to effectively represent local government in Zimbabwe.
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Mr Bhoroma highlighted the fact that LOGIC and its theme connected with the emerging local government practice. The responsibility of local authorities for development of areas under their jurisdiction had become a global phenomenon that Zimbabwe has to be alive to, he said. He added that it had become a requirement for local authorities to go beyond service delivery to becoming the lead agency for development and improving the lives of their communities.
CLGF pledged its continuing support to local government in Zimbabwe and stronger partnership with UCAZ and the Ministries responsible for local authorities. Mr Bhoroma made the following recommendations:
A strategic mind shift at both national and local level in terms of defining the increased developmental role of local government was needed.
Local government's pronounced role in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) further enhance the role of local government in leading local development.
Local authorities to harmonise the bylaws so that they facilitate investment rather than push away investors.
In summary, the partners pledged to continue working closely with UCAZ to promote investment in their areas.
SESSION FOUR: OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION
The session was graced by the presence of the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Hon. Saviour. Kasukuwere who was the Guest Speakerof Honour, the Minister of Energy and Power Development, Hon. Samuel. Undenge, Minister of Provincial Affairs for Matebeleland North Province, Hon. Cain. Mathema and the Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr. Ray. Ndhlukula. The three high profile presenters officials delivered speeches followed by a question and answer session with participants.
Welcome remarks by the host Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Matabeleland North Province, Hon. C. Mathema, MP.
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The Minister welcomed participants to Matabeleland North Province. He emphasized the need for a paradigm shift through promoting investment as opposed to the old days when people were taught to be employees. Local authorities were cautioned not to over-emphasise on foreign investments at the expense of local investors. The Minister expressed the need for local authorities to promote the growth of local economies.
Local authorities and government were called upon to revist on the legislation regarding title deeds for high density properties. He noted that 70% of housing units in high density suburbs did not have title deeds, a situation which required redress.
Form the remarks the conference noted the following key messages:
That there is need to promote local investments before thinking about foreign investments. That there is need to ensure security of tenure for residents in the high density residential areas so that
Integrated Results Based Management and the Rapid Results Approach” presentation by Dr. R. Ndhlukula Office of the President and Cabinet
Dr. Ndhlukula spoke about local authorities and the ease of doing business. He noted that there was no space in Zimbabwe that was not covered by a local authority, therefore local authorities ought to be at the center of all developmental discussions. He urged local authorities to embrace the Rapid Results Approach which is part of the Integrated Results Based Management System (IRBM) programme. He said that local authorities must strive to get ISO certification and senior managers for local authorities should have performance contracts. In line with government’s ease of doing business approach, local authorities were urged to embark on the following preliminary tasks; Create IRBM technical working groups that encompass all stakeholders Involve multi-sector approaches to develop 100days work plans with clear goals. Office of the President and Cabinet will monitor and evaluate the initiatives Local Authorities should come up with service charters Local Authorities should develop Performance contracts for middle and senior management Local authorities budgets should be aligned with Public Finance Management Act
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Investment Opportunities in the Zimbabwe Energy Sector: Harnessing Alternative Energy Resources” presentation by Hon. Dr Samuel Udenge (MP) Minister of Energy and Power Development
Dr. Samuel Undenge spoke on the significance of electricity as an enabler to economic development. He noted that this recognition had led to the liberalization of the energy sector, namely private sector participation and Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority. He said his Ministry had developed an independent power generation framework to provide policy directives and appropriate legal resources for exploitation of energy resources in a sustainable manner. Meanwhile, he said the Ministry was in the process of developing strategies to promote renewable energy sources. Participants were informed that all new houses were now required to have provision for solar geysers and those already built would have to install solar geysers. He encouraged local authorities to partner with the private sector to embark on energy production. The Minister urged municipalities to participate in energy provision schemes. He said that his Ministry was supportive of the idea to allow local authorities to collect their revenues through the ZESA platform. He however lamented over the huge debt that local authorities owed ZESA. Local authorities were urged to make payment plans with ZESA in order to liquidate the huge debt.
Keynote Address by the Guest of Honour, Minister of Local Government Public Works and National Housing, Hon. Saviour Kasukuwere, MP
The Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing noted that the conference dovetailed well with the government’s economic growth trajectory. He pointed out that the national development plans and strategies such as ZIMASSET and the Ten Point Plan were most likely to be met when local governments had the competence and capacity to fulfil their mandates. He acknowledged the pioneering role played by local authorities in implementing all-encompassing developmental innovations such as participatory budgeting, public-private partnerships and joint ventures. He noted that human, financial and capital resources constraints had been the huge barriers to the achievement of service delivery performance. The Minister implored all local authorities to seize this opportunity to seek investment partnerships by showing potential partners how the local authorities had improved the ease of doing business individually or severally as a sector. Local authorities were commended for taking apart in the Government’s Ease of Doing Business programme. He expressed the hope that clients were now able to access services without getting entangled into the red tape that local authorities had been practicing for a very long time. Local authorities were assured of the Minister’s support to their efforts to promote investment in the local authorities. In his concluding remarks, the Minister implored local authorities to;
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Demonstrate accountability and transparency in their operations Lead in attracting local investment and grow them Bring back the glory in urban transport systems Review and modernize bylaws Formulate an integrated approach to the challenges of rural/urban migration and vice versa. Local authorities should develop tariff models that allow them to provide an efficient water service Explore seriously the possibility of introducing urban toll fees for Harare and Bulawayo
After the Ministers’ presentations, there was a plenary session which was interactive, with participants seeking clarification on issues raised during the presentations by the Ministers and other presenters in the session. The plenary session involved discussion among all participants. The round of discussions led to the following commonly agreed positions: That both Councillors and Members of Parliament have no right to distribute land. That is the work of officials
• That devolution will take a little longer than anticipated due to cost considerations of running a devolved system of governance. While it is desirable, its implementation has huge financial obligations on government. That the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing will engage his counterpart in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate to facilitate handover of water treatment and delivery to the remaining six urban local authorities. That local authorities need to lead by example by practicing good, sustainable environmental protection. Environmental protection should be a priority for local authorities. That the Ministry should comment on the provisions of the Joint Venture Act which seems to have affected existing initiatives and the Bureaucracy that is prescribed in the Act That thhe OPC was organising training for all council officials on how the Joint Venture Act will be applied from next week with a view to shortening the bureaucracy in line with the ease of doing business approach.
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SESSION FIVE: CORPORATE PARTNERS ON INVESTMENT THROUGH PPPs, BOTs and JOINT VENTURES
Day 3 saw the winding up of the conference and the tying up of loose ends. Only two presentations were made, namely by Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA).
ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION – presentation by Mr. T. Mandizvidza
Mr. Tarzan Mandizvidza made a presentation highlighting the role of the media in promoting the positive image of local authorities. He urged local authorities to invest in good image building through building ‘smart partnerships’ with the national broadcaster. He said that there were even greater opportunities brought about by digitalisation.
Participants were informed that digitalisation would result in six channels for ZBC, namely Sport, News, Full Spectrum, Tourism, Education and Music. He said it therefore placed huge responsibilities on residents to be producers of local content.
Mr. Mandizvidza said that decentralization of the media come with it the need for production facilities for studios and offices, called Content Hubs. He appealed to local authorities to provide facilities and venues for different production ideas. In return, local authorities would be rewarded for use of facilities as well as assistance in empowering their residents
Furthermore, he said the smart partnerships would lead to the following benefits:
Service Level Agreements; announcements and advertisements through Radio & TV; new forms of sending messages to viewers; documentaries on the work done by the City Fathers and Joint Roadshows that promote access to residents /viewers and listeners.
In addition, he said, these partnerships yielded good content for the viewers and listeners and City Fathers hadve various platforms for communication with and weare seen in good standing by their residents.
The key messages put across by the presentations were as follows;
That the ZBC as a national broadcaster was ready to get into partnerships aimed at building the good image of councils with local authorities
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That ZBC was getting into digitalisation and with it came many opportunities that local authorities needed to grab to their advantage That local authorities had an opportunity to turn some of their facilities into production houses and get revenue through their use by ZBC That local authorities needed to invest in good image building as this was critical for luring investors into their areas That bad publicity could easily destroy the images of councils, scare away investors, lead to loss of confidence in council by rate payers and ultimately results in loss of revenue to council.
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Intelligent metering system by Brainswork
Brainswork is a company specializing in intelligent metering system. The system’s design objectives are as follows • Conserve scarce water resources – Loss control • Reduce water treatment costs, reticulation and sewerage loads • Reduce monthly bill for bulk water • Automatic, in advance and cost effective revenue collection • Automatic arrears collection • “Paperless” and self controlling • Enable user to manage own water consumption • Promote a culture of water wastage prevention • Detect leaks on properties and reticulation system • Meter data automatically collected (meter readers will no longer be chased by dogs, no need to enter properties) • 8 Step/ block tariffs to control consumption • Arrears collection • Free Basic Water allowance for (if allowed) • Metering mode options to meet individual needs • Compliance with Legal Requirements (ISO Certified and Standard Transfer Specification registered
The intelligent metering system’s direct benefits to local authorities are: • Large monthly savings through reduced bulk water purchases • Automatic arrears collection • Unaccounted for water (UFW) loss management • ‘No’ billing and simplified credit control • Vastly reduced bad debts • Creates user water conservation awareness
Advantages of intelligent metering are: • Different meter modes provided by one meter
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• User, or the authorities, can select a meter mode • User can plan water consumption • Free Basic Water Allowance: per day or per month can be supplied as needed (for the elderly or council staff) • Existing pre-pay meters can be upgraded by re-programming no need to physically remove the meter • Life line flow can be added within five minutes • No discrimination between rich and poor
The Brainswork representative presented a case study: The Soweto Case Study. The project target was to upgrade a water reticulation system. Nine percent of the project cost was allocated to pre-pay metering. A total of 98 000 pre-pay water meters installed over 4 years.
Below is the scenario Before before and after the interventions Formatted: Font: Bold
Pre-intervention water consumption (With leaks on properties) 66 Kl per property per month with only 15%Formatted Table cost recovery
Post-intervention water consumption 12 Kl per property per month 100% cost recovery
Percentage reduction in water utilization (water 81% demand management / water conservation)
Saving on bulk water purchases R 203 Million per year
Revenue collected R 45 Million per year
Unaccounted for water (Total Project) From more than 69% to around 10%
Meters installed 140,000 out of a total of 170,000 (82% of total)
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Number of employment opportunities (Total Project) 21,000 (Since project inception) 1450 (on a month to month basis)
Local economic development (Total Project) R 111 Million paid to local emerging contractors
Number of vendors COJ –25, SMME – 78 (all within a 2Km radius)
Number of plumbers (Total Project) 800 on a month to month basis
Shurugwi Town Council Case Study
Meters installed 250 units out of a total of 3000 Formatted Table
Revenues Prepaid meters revenue increased tenfold from a monthly unit average of $2 per unit per month to $20 or $500 to $5000 per month for the total pilot units
Number of employment opportunities 15 (Since project inception) (Total Project) (on a month to month basis)
Number of vendors Currently council is vending the water but after the ZB integration vendors will be unlimited throughout the country
Number of plumbers (Total Project) 8 on a month to month basis
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Intelligent metering system overview ✓ Customer has option of Prepay, Post pay or Flat rate ✓ Changing between pre-payment and post pay - automatic. Other modes (once authorised) done at vending point using User Tag and Hand Held Vending Unit (HHVU) ✓ Free Basic Water (FBW) available in all modes ✓ Monthly ✓ Daily ✓ Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt ✓ Emergency Water (EW) can be made available in all modes, as many times as is necessary Formatted: List Paragraph, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: per year (unlimited litres per occasion) but only when there is no credit and FBW is 1.9 cm + Tab after: 2.54 cm + Indent at: 2.54 cm finished. ✓ Meter can be locked at any time ✓ Meter can detect leaks on the property ✓ Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) enabled ✓ Meter Management Reporting: Sales Analyses, consumption analyses, etc. etc.
The Prepaid Mode ✓ Customer buys credit in advance at vending point ✓ When credit is finished, meter closes valve completely or as an option restricts flow of about 40l/h. Must purchase credit to restore full flow ✓ Customer receives Free Basic Water (FBW) per household per month or per day (or for a particular group of people) ✓ Automatic arrears collection (council’s personal debt collector) • Intelligent metering system components Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, Bold, Font color: ✓ Background 1 ✓ Meter Formatted: Justified, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 1.9 cm + Tab after: 2.54 cm + Indent at: 2.54 cm ✓ Meter Management System Formatted: Font: Bold ✓ Vending (Manual or via Radio link option) Formatted: Font: Times New Roman ✓ Maintenance Management System (Manual or via Radio link option) Formatted: Font color: Text 2 ✓ Additional meter monitoring: Manual or via walk-by radio link ✓ Credit purchases via cell phone and scratch card ✓ Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, Bold, Font color: Water meter installation options Background 1 Formatted: Justified, Add space between paragraphs of the same style, Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 li, Bulleted + Level: 1 Pillar box + Aligned at: 1.9 cm + Tab after: 2.54 cm + Indent at: 2.54 cm, Allow hanging punctuation, Font Alignment: Auto
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With integral Shut Off and Non Return Valves and Compression Fittings for easy installation Two standard heights Municipal Logo on Cover (option) ✓ A Wall Mounted meter In line mounting with non-return valve for quick replacement of above ground mounted conventional meters – No pipe work required Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, Bold, Font color: The User tag/token Background 1 Transfers Credit and Meter data between Management system, Vending Unit and community stand pipe Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 2.54 cm ✓ Very Robust ✓ Stainless steel ✓ Dallas I Button
The customer interface unit
Transfers Credit and Meter data between Management system, Vending Unit and community stand pipe ✓ Very Robust ✓ Stainless steel ✓ Dallas I Button
Hand held vending unit
✓ Vendor purchases credit in bulk ✓ Sells credit to and automatically collects meter data from the user tag ✓ Portable Receipt Printer prints receipts ✓ Collected data transferred to MMS ✓ Meter Readings can be taken using a Bailiff tag ✓ GPRS enabled HHVU option available ✓ Meter management system ✓ User friendly Windows based System ✓ Distributed or Stand-alone System ✓ Program adjustable Tariff Structures
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✓ User Registration ✓ Sells Credit to customers and vendors ✓ Downloads data from Handheld Vending Unit ✓ Perform data Analyses ✓ Generates Reports Meter management system reports
Sales Reports ✓ MMS Sales ✓ Vendor Sales ✓ Sales Analysis ✓ Purchases per Stand ✓ Purchase Profile ✓ Sales Distribution/ trends ✓ Sales Exception ✓ Consumption Profiles/Analyses ✓ Various specialized reports ✓ Arrears collection reports
Presentation by Hastt Zimbabwe
The Hastt representative informed participants that Hastt was a Aa Zimbabwean owned leading Formatted: Font color: Auto manufacturer of Agricultural Implements as well as Transport Equipment whose VISION is “To be the leading provider of total and innovative solutions for agricultural mechanization and haulage needs”.
Services on offer to urban councils
Hastt provides the following services to urban councils:
✓ Provision of newly fabricated equipment ✓ Servicing of on duty equipment ✓ Research & Development of New Products Hastt went on to present their vast product range
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Presentation by Synlak in partnership with Utility Systems
A representative of Synlak made presentation. Synlak works in partnership with Utility Systems, Utility Vending Platforms and Utilities World. Synlak’s vision He presented the Synlak vision as:“To Provide Sustainable Smart Pre-Paid Utility Solutions to Local Authorities in Zimbabwe” In their presentation, Synlak indicated that their solution of Pre-Paid Smart Utility solutions are in line with the ZIMASSET Infrastructure and Utilities Cluster that deals with Water and Sanitation Infrastructure The presentation also touched on Public – Private Partnership (PPP) funding and project roll out model which is emphasized in the ZimAsset blueprint Synlak solutions include the following
✓ Public – Private Partnership (PPP)
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✓ Local Financiers ✓ International Financiers ✓ Smart Pre-Paid water Meters ✓ Integrated Pre-paid meter Vending Platform ✓ Integration with Legacy Systems ✓ Integration solution with 3rd Party Solutions Why Synlak solutions?
✓ Public – Private Partnership ✓ Self Financing Offer ✓ ZIMASSET ✓ Smart Pre-Paid water Meters ✓ Reduce Operational costs ✓ Secure Revenue ✓ Enhanced Revenue Collection ✓ Monitoring Water usage ✓ Integration with Legacy Systems ✓ Integration solution with 3rd Party vendors Synlak offers
✓ Offer Form ✓ Evaluation ✓ Pilot ✓ Pilot Evaluation ✓ Implementation ✓ PPP Agreements ✓ Manufacturing ✓ Shipping ✓ Installations
Unviverm Enterprises trading as Southern Region Trading Company (SRTC)
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SRTC’s presentation was entitled “Complete Solutions for Municipalities in Zimbabwe. SRTC says it is the leading provider of government Information Systems in Zimbabwe.
The company’s overriding objective is to enable government to increase compliance and maximize revenue collection.
SRTC has provided government information systems to countries such as Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, the DRC Congo and Zimbabwe.
It has also worked with the local authorities of Bindura, Chipinge, Harare, Chinhoyi and parastatals such as ZESA, ZINARA, CVR, VID
SRTC solutions in operation include driver’s licenses, fuel levy collections, cross border control, vehicle registration and licensing, number plates, tolling, law enforcement, mobile surveys, prepaid systems, transport billing, municipal billing and 24/7 call centre
Technologies being used
SRTC utilizes the following technologies:
Android, Sun Oracle, MySQL, Java, Apache. The systems are developed using the latest security protocols to protect the integrity of data and minimize fraud. Client maintains full control and ownership over its data.
The ICE Solution It strength is in its integration capabilities. It enables cross departmental enforcement Improves customer service Improves government control Provides real-time information at national level Integration accelerates revenue collection
Full billing Solution Now all residents and their relationship to various entities can all be recorded in one Central Customer Database. This enables consolidates recurring billing and collection of all taxes due by residents
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User friendliness The systems is easy to use and flexible to suit each user’s preferences. Online help is available throughout the system to assist users. Customer, property and meter information All information necessary for the calculation of property taxes and or electricity and water connection charges is stored in the Customer and Property Registers with full drill down between the registers for a 360 degree view of the Municipal database. Invoices and receipts SRTC provides ZIMRA compliant receipts and invoices Up-to-date customer statements. Empty space on the statements can be sold as advertising space for companies to earn passive income for the municipality Prepaid water meters The benefits of moving from post-paid meters to prepaid meters are: Limit the exposure associated with post-paid billing, residents are able to control their consumption, instant revenue for the municipalities, mechanism to recover old debt.
Mobile payment Solution ICE-CASH provides a platform for residents to interact with the municipality on their mobile phones to; buy prepaid water, pay municipal bills. The municipality can also earn passive income by becoming an agent and selling pre-paid ZESA and airtime. Other systems include: Meter data management System (MDMS), Mobile application, Water meter installstions, Municipal surveys, detailed property information, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Business and advertising surveys, dashboards and charts. Formatted: Font color: Auto
Ease of Doing Business by Dr. Nigel Chanakira, Zimbabwe Investment Authority
Dr. Nigel Chanakira defined the ‘ease of doing business’ (EODB) as how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium size business when complying with relevant legislation. Thus, ease of doing business measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business, namely;
Starting a business
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Dealing with construction permits Getting electricity Registering property Getting credit Protecting minority investors Paying taxes Trading across borders Enforcing contracts Resolving Insolvency and Labour market regulations
Dr Chanakira presented a comparative analysis of Zimbabwe’s EODB for the year 2015 and 2016 were given as shown in the table below. He said the country was performing badly on almost all the indicators adding that there was great scope for improvement and the opportunities for achieving that positive movement was there. Therefore, he said, the country needed to move with speed in order match to the standards of other countries.
Formatted: Justified, Space Before: 12 pt, After: 10 pt, Tab stops: 1.27 cm, List tab Furthermore, a regional comparison of EODB was also presented as shown in the table below;
Dr Chanakira said that Ddespite a marginal improvement in the EODB when compared with the 2015 and 2016 periods, Zimbabwe still has a lot to do in order to make its systems and procedures investor friendly.
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Meanwhile, he said, government had adopted the following reforms in order to improve on EODB performance’ Government commenced doing business reforms on 13 September 2015 Rapid Results Approach adopted as implementation strategy Five technical working groups were formed
The technical working groups were tasked to work on the following EODB indicators;
Starting a business/Protecting minority investors Dealing with construction permits/Registering property Enforcing contracts Paying taxes/trading across borders Getting credit/resolving insolvency
In line with these interventions, the following are the specific achievements registered nationally;
Local Authorities and Ease of Doing Business
Local authorities were urged to focus on a priority set of indicators, namely; 1. Starting a business 2. Dealing with construction permits 3. Registering property In doing so, local authorities were advised to start thinking along the following lines; • Familiarize with Government Gazette of March 2016 (General Notice 59 of 2016) • Review current licensing application, processing and review processes • What incentives can be offered to entice investors to set up shop in your area • How long does it take to process applications for stands, plan approvals, water connection and other services • Where can improvements be made Local authorities were urged to take lessons from the city of Harare which had significantly improved its ease of doing business. Below is an example of how the city has made significant strides towards the indicator relating to staring a business;
How ZIA can work with Local Authorities
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The table below shows areas of possible collaboration between ZIA and Local Authorities.
Local Authorities Collaborative Initiative Dr Chanakira outlined a number of areas where local authorities could collaborate with ZIA in 2017. These areas included launching of the ZIA/Local Authorities collaborative initiative intended to achieve the following outcomes; • Development of investment promotion frameworks • Development of promotional materials • Improving the ease of doing business in local authorities • Organising investment promotion events • Packaging investment opportunities in local authorities for marketing to local and international investors
ZIA Plans for 2017 In line with the ZIA/LAs Collaborative initiative, ZIA intends to carry out the following activities in 2017; • Develop investment promotion capacity in local authorities • Assist in arranging promotional events and producing promotional materials • Documenting investment opportunities in local authorities (investment dossier by sector/area) • Commencing work on investment portal for local authorities • Commencing work on ranking criteria on ease of doing business environment in all local authorities
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SECTION 4: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This sections gives a summary of the recommendations from the conference as given in the various presentations and plenary discussions.
ACHIEVEMENT OF CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Following is an analysis of the achievement of objectives of LOGIC OBJECTIVE EXPECTED OUTPUTS MEANS OF VERIFICATION (Objectively Verifiable Indicators) 1 To allow collective Availability of local Some of the urban local authorities rebranding of urban authorities’ profiles. presented excellent profiles in print local authorities Availability of a collective and electronic form. The LOGIC brand. brand was visible on billboards, conference materials and the UCAZ Website (www.ucaz.org). The conference was also trending of twitter with the #UCAZLOGIC2016. 2 To showcase service Local authority Local Authorities showcased their delivery innovations exhibitions. innovations through exhibitions. Presentations and publication of good practices. 3 To create a marketing Publicity for the The conference was newsworthy as platform for urban conference it dominated news headlines for a local authorities as Increased visibility of whole week. The conference was of investment local authorities. a symposium type but with a public destinations audience in tow. The broad publicity ensured wider reach which ensured cultivation of interest in advertisers and that could turn the tide in favour of UCAZ’s fundraising efforts.
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4 To reaffirm the New synergies with The participation of parastatals and position of urban local parastatals and government ministers at this authorities in the government departments. conference was a good indicator for national governance Increased collaboration the achievement of objectives. and economic with other agencies of the framework state. Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, Font color: Text 2 RECOMMENDATIONS Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Space After: 10 pt, Border: Bottom: (Single solid line, 0.5 pt Line width), Pattern: Clear (Accent 1) During the conference presentations, different speakers made recommendations to urban local authorities with a view to reposition urban local authorities as agents for industrialisation, investment promotion and socio-economic development. The following are some of the recommendations made during the conference
1. That councils formulate investor friendly bylaws 2. That national government provides land for industrial and housing expansion. 3. That both national and local government re-visiting taxation regimes to make them investor friendly 4. That deliberate policies be made to promote SMEs. 5. That urban local authorities prioritise the promotion of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), 6. That local authorities embrace and expedite the Ease of Doing Business through the rapid results approach. (100 day programmes) 7. That local authorities carry out monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of approved investment projects including joint ventures 8. That both national and local government prioritise investments in Municipal Infrastructure and Utilities 9. That there be guarantee of land and property rights to investors
10. That all stakeholders should endeavor to create synergies that will narrow the disconnection gap and recognize each agency’s’ roles.
11. Promote joint ventures and public private partnerships to boost the role and performance of local authorities and state owned companies
12. That local authorities cultivate cordial relationships with citizens and civic groups. 13. That local authorities seek to continuously improve on transparency and accountability.
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14. That local authorities prepare and implement performance improvements plans in line with the current service level benchmarking exercise 15. That local authorities acquaint themselves with the Joint Venture Act of 2016 which has given Formatted: Font color: Auto provided a legal framework for investment in local authorities among other entities.
CONFERENCE COMMUNIQUE
At the end of the conference, the 32 members of UCAZ produced the following communique : A copy of the signed communique is annexed to this report.
LOGIC COMMUNIQUE
We, 32 two Member Local Authorities of the Urban Councils Association in Zimbabwe:
Inspired by the Theme of the Local Government Investment Conference which reads: “Repositioning Urban Local Authorities as Agents For Industrialization, Investment Promotion and Socio-Economic Development” driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena;
Guided by the objectives and principles enshrined in the Constitution of the Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe and in tandem with the Supreme Law of the land, The Constitution of Zimbabwe [Chapter 14 of 2013] Articles 274 -279 which emphasise the significance of good governance, popular participation, the rule of law and social development;
Recalling the UN Convention on Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development Goals to which our Government is a signatory;
Recognising the contribution of local authorities as organizations, local authorities associations and civil society organisations in promoting, protecting, strengthening and consolidating decentralisation, local governance investment and socio-economic development;
Determined to promote the values and principles of decentralisation, local governance and local economic development in our local areas as means for improving the livelihood of all peoples in the nation;
Convinced that legitimate local governments or local authorities are key cornerstones of any local governance system;
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Reaffirming our collective will to deepen participatory democracy, citizens and community empowerment, to promote investment and cause industrial growth at the sub-national level and to ensure access to basic services for all people in the country;
Recalling the predicament that has befallen our economy over the last decade hereby declares that we have agreed the following items for implementation each year:
1. Logic 2 to be held on the Decentralization Day 10 August of each year as agreed by all African Heads of State and Government of the African Union in January 2016 to which Zimbabwe is a signatory.
2. Government, Local Authorities, Development Partners and the Private Sector collaborate and engage on the aspirations that will cause a positive dent to the lives of our people.
3. Adopt a Clean Energy Agenda through reviewing the Zimbabwe National Power/Energy Policy of 2012.
4. Package all council programmes (e.g urban transport, housing delivery with its bulk infrastructure) in line with the Ease of Doing Business framework.
5. Innovation and technology.
6. Establish an Investment Advisory Committee in UCAZ .
Vote of Thanks by, Cllr. H. Fidze
The LOGIC Chairman thank all government ministers, representatives of parastatals, partner organisations, development partners, exhibitors, local authorities and civil society organisations for their valued attendance and participation at the conference. He gave the indicative date of the next LOGIC as 10 August 2017.
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SECTION 5: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
NAMES LOCAL AUTHORITY/ DESIGNATION Formatted Table
ORGANISATION
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2.1. Eng W. V. Mavugara
3.1. P. Mabenge
4.1. L. Ramakgapola Beitbridge town council Town Secretary
5.2. Mr G. Nyoni Beitbridge Town Council Deputy Chairperson
3. P. Mabenge
4. Eng W. V. Mavugara
6.5. S Moyo Beitbridge Town Council Council Chairperson Formatted Table
7.6. Clr C. F. Madenya Bindura Municipality Councillor
8.7. Clr F. Masumba Bindura Municipality Councillor
9.8. Clr M. Machiridza Bindura Municipality Councillor
10.9. Clr N. Brasho Bindura Municipality Councillor
11.10. Clr P. Mabhande Bindura Municipality Councillor
12.11. Clr T. Mutandadzi Bindura Municipality Deputy Mayor
13.12. J. T. Mauchi Bindura Municipality Business Development Manager
14.13. Mr K. Chinowaita Bindura Municipality Health Director
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15.14. Mr L. Warurama Bindura Municipality Director of Finance
16.15. Mr N. Machingauta Bindura Municipality Chamber Secretary
17.16. Mr S. Mavesera Bindura Municipality Town Clerk
18.17. Ms E. Madziire Bindura Municipality Housing Director
19.18. Zvigumbu Innocent Bindura Municipality Mayor
20.19. Christopher Dube Bulawayo City Council Town Clerk
21.20. Martin K Moyo Bulawayo City Council Mayor
22.21. Martin K. Moyo Bulawayo City Council Mayor
23.22. Mr B. Hlongwane Bulawayo City Council A/Economic Dev Officer
24.23. Mr W. Siziba Bulawayo City Council A/Deputy Dir Engineering Services
25.24. Mrs S. Zhou Bulawayo City Council Chamber Secretary
26.25. S. Chigora Bulawayo City Council Councillorllr
27.26. Silas Chigodora Bulawayo City Council Councillor
28.27. T. A. Gorondondo CELSOFT Corporation Managing Director
29.28. T. Mhalaza Chaminuka RDC
30.29. T. Tsenga Chaminuka RDC
31.30. A. Mandigo Chegutu Municipality Town clerk
32.31. Cllr Leo Gwanzura Chegutu Municipality Mayor
33.32. E. Dzeka Chegutu Municipality Councillorllr
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34.33. I. Mar iga Chegutu Municipality Councillorllr
35.34. K. Tembure Chegutu Municipality CouncillorCllr
36.35. Shylette Dzivai Chegutu Municipality DHHCS
37.36. Cllr I. Mangwanya Chinhoyi Municipality Councillor
38.37. Cllr S. Kanzou Chinhoyi Municipality Councillor
39.38. Cllr T. Michaels Chinhoyi Municipality Mayor
40.39. Clr Baradzanwa Chinhoyi Municipality Councillor
41.40. Clr C. Mutisi Chinhoyi Municipality Councillor
42.41. Clr D. Mutapuri Chinhoyi Municipality Councillor
43.42. Clr I. Zvigadza Chinhoyi Municipality Councillor
44.43. Clr V. Mashedzaishe Chinhoyi Municipality Councillor
45.44. Innocent Mangwanya Chinhoyi Municipality Councillorllr
46.45. Mr M. Kaitano Chinhoyi Municipality Town Clerk
47.46. Simba Kanzou Chinhoyi Municipality Councillorllr
48.47. William Mayabo Chinhoyi Municipality Acting /Director of HSSHousing
49.48. Zephenia Chirarwe Chinhoyi Municipality Director of FinanceFS
50.49. A. Chiraerae Chipinge Town Council Councillorllr
51.50. W. Mudaombozi Chipinge Town Council Clouncillorlr
52.51. B. Mamuosha Chipinge RDC CEO
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53.52. Clr P. B. Muzamana Chipinge RDC Chairperson
54.53. P. B. Mazamana Chipinge RDC Chairperson
55.54. S. Dube Chipinge Town Council Town Secretary
56.55. S. Mlambo Chipinge Town Council Councillorllr
57.56. Ziyongwa Lovemore Chipinge Town Council Chairperson Huni
58.57. B. Mazinyani Chiredzi Town Council Councillor
59.58. C. Kubiku Chiredzi Town Council Official
60.59. C. Mombe Chiredzi Town Council Councillor
61.60. C. Muchatukwa Chiredzi Town Council Town Secretary
62.61. F Moyo Chiredzi Town Council Council Chairman
63.62. O. Gwasira Chiredzi Town Council Official
64.63. P. Mutsetse Chiredzi Town Council Official
65.64. Cuthbert Kwera Chirumanzu RDC Engineer
66.65. Thompson Maeresera Chirumanzu RDC HR & Admin
67.66. Chigayo Alois Chirundu Local Board Chairman
68.67. W. Gunhe Chirundu Local Board Town Secretary
69.68. Dzitirai Tapera Chirunhanzu RDC Cllr Chair
70.69. Clr Mavis Mazenge Chitungwiza Muncipality Councillorllr
71.70. Mary Mukonyeri Chitungwiza Muncipality Councillor
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72.71. C. Mvutesa Chitungwiza Municipality Director
73.72. Clr F. Katewa Chitungwiza Municipality Councillorllr
74.73. Clr Mlambo Chitungwiza Municipality Councillor
75.74. Clr P. Mutoti Chitungwiza Municipality Mayor
76.75. Eng M. Karenyi Chitungwiza Municipality Director of Works
77.76. George Makunde Chitungwiza Municipality Town Clerk
78.77. Mapuranga S. Chitungwiza Municipality Councillorllr
79.78. Mazenge M. Chitungwiza Municipality Councillorllr
80.79. Mr Ndinga dini Chitungwiza Municipality IT Technician
81.80. Mrs I. Chakwizira Chitungwiza Municipality PA
82.81. Muchakwa T. Chitungwiza Municipality Councillorllr
83.82. Musonza D. Chitungwiza Municipality Councillorllr
84.83. B. Mazimane Chredzi RDC Official
85.84. Mr L. Bhoroma CLGF Project Manager
86.85. Mr G. Mushava EMA Manager
87.86. Cllr T. Murambidzi Epworth Local Board Chairman
88.87. Tafireyi Murambidzi Epworth Local Board Chairman
89.88. W. Mhanda Epworth Local Board Town Secretary
90.89. Clr D. Nyamukasa Gokwe Town Council Councillor
91.90. Clr D. Taruvinga Gokwe Town Council Councillor
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92.91. Clr F. Mapfunde Gokwe Town Council Councillor
93.92. Clr J. Mhlanga Gokwe Town Council Councillor
94.93. Clr M. Mafa Gokwe Town Council Councillor
95.94. E Senga Gokwe Town Council Council Chairperson
96.95. Eng C. Madondo Gokwe Town Council Official
97.96. M Mandeya Gokwe Town Council Town Secretary
98.97. Mr N. Mushangwe Gokwe Town Council Official
99.98. Albert Ndhlovu Gwanda Municipality Deputy /Mayor
100.99.Cllr K Ndlovu Gwanda Municipality Mayor
101.100.D. Nkala Gwanda Municipality Town Clerk
102.101.Dumisani Siziva Gwanda Municipality Councillorllr
103.102.Thulani Moyo Gwanda Municipality Councillorllr
104.103.Clr C. Parenyi Gweru City Council Councillor
105.104.Mark Choga Gweru City Council Commissioner
106.105.Mr A. Gambiza Gweru City Council Ass Director of Housing
107.106.Mr T. E. Mwedzi Gweru City Council A/Town Clerk
108.107.Mr T. Marerwa Gweru City Council Ass Dir Engineering Services
109.108.Sailas Furo Gweru City Council Councillor
110.109.Simon Chapukira Gweru City Council Councillor
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111.110.Stanford Mukotami Gweru City Council Councillor
112.111.Tarisai Edgar Mwedzi Gweru City Council Acting Town Clerk
113.112.Tsunga M. Mangami Gweru MunicipalityCity Commission Chairman Council
114.113.Mr M.M Mudimu Harare City Council Official
115.114.A. Mahachi Harare City Council COfficialllr
116.115.Barnabas Ndira Harare City Council COfficiallr
117.116.C. U Kandemiiri Harare City Council Official
118.117.Chris Mbanga Harare City Council Deputy Mayor
119.118.Cllr B. G Manyenyeni Harare City Council Mayor
120.119.Cllr P.Moyo Harare City Council CouncillorLLR
121.120.Clr E. Mukunguma Harare City Council Councillor
122.121.Clr G. T. Hadebe Harare City Council Councillor
123.122.Clr H. Chisango Harare City Council Councillor
124.123.Clr J. Mbadzi Harare City Council Councillor
125.124.Clr Moffat Alisen Harare City Council Councillorllr
126.125.Clr P. Charumbira Harare City Council Councillorlr
127.126.Clr P. Macharangwanda Harare City Council Councillorllr
128.127.Clr R. Masunda Harare City Council Councillor
129.128.Daniel Njanina Harare City Council Official
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130.129.Dr C. Chimombe Harare City Council Human Capital Director
131.130.Gerald Katsande Harare City Council Official
132.131.J. Ncube Harare City Council Acting Town Clerk
133.132.M. Chideme Harare City Council Official
134.133.M. Marara Harare City Council Acting Director, Housing
135.134.M.S. Mutizwa Harare City Council Councillorllr
136.135.Mr B. Petro Harare City Council Official
137.136.Mr G. Katsande Harare City Council Committee officer
138.137.Mr H, Chisango Harare City Council Director Water
139.138.Mr M. Chideme Harare City Council Official
140.139.Mr P. Mudza Harare City Council Official
141.140.Mrs D. Mavolwane Harare City Council Official
142.141.N. Munyegera Harare City Council Councillorllr
143.142.P. M. Pfukwa Harare City Council Dir of Works
144.143.R. Gwenambira Harare City Council Councillorllr
145.144.Ruby Tapera Harare City Council Head of Environmental Health
146.145.T. Kwenda Harare City Council Official
147.146.T. Manase Harare City Council Councillorllr
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148.147.Wilton Janjazi Harare City Council Councillorllr
149.148.Z. Gomba Harare City Council Councillorllr
150.149.James Z Ngirazi Hast Zimbabwe Technical Sales
151.150.T Ruwende Herald Reporter
152.151.Emma Chivaraidze Hwange Local Board DHCS
153.152.Freetime Khupe Hwange Local Board Internal Auditor
154.153.Joseph K. Munkuli Hwange Local Board Councillor
155.154.M. Mlilo Hwange Local Board Administration Officer
156.155.Mr A. Phiri Hwange Local Board Accountant
157.156.N. Mdlalose Hwange Local Board Town Secretary
158.157.N.O Mabhena Hwange Local Board Councillor
159.158.Ndhlov u C. Hwange Local Board Chairman
160.159.Phillip Nguni Hwange Local Board Engineer
161.160.Pius K Shumba Hwange Local Board Councillor
162.161.Robert Ndlovu Hwange Local Board Councillor
163.162.Wilson Maphosa Hwange Local Board Councillor
164.163.Winnie Ncube Hwange Local Board Councillor
165.164.B. Z. Wiridzai Kadoma City Council Engineer
166.165.Clr A. Nyamukondiwa Kadoma City Council Councillor
167.166.Clr G. Mavura Kadoma City Council Councillor
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168.167.Clr T. Chamuka Kadoma City Council Councillor
169.168.M. Dondo Kadoma City Council Town Clerk
170.169.Mr G. Hanyane Kadoma City Council Councillor
171.170.Mr Mackson Maturura Kadoma paper Paper millsMills General Manager
172.171.Clr F. Mageva Kariba Municipality Councillor
173.172.Clr G. Manyau Kariba Municipality Councillor
174.173.Clr T. Ndoro Kariba Municipality Mayor
175.174.A. Matsika Karoi Town Council Councillorllr
176.175.Cllr R.Ziki Karoi Town Council Chairperson
177.176.Mutikani Wellington Karoi Town Council A/ Town Clerk
178.177.Namisala Tongayi Karoi Town Council A/DFS
179.178.S. Jena Karoi Town Council Councillorllr
180.179.T. Matekenya Karoi Town Council Councillorllr
181.180.Christopher Chuma Kusile RDC CEO
182.181.G Mandikutse Kusile RDC T/ship SUPT
183.182.Khevison Ncube Kusile RDC Lupane C/ Chair
184.183.Cllr E Mpupuni Kwekwe City Council Councillor
185.184.Cllr F Tifura Kwekwe City Council Councillor
186.185.CLLR K Lawe Kwekwe City Council Councillor
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187.186.Cllr M Chinwana Kwekwe City Council Councillor
188.187.Cllr M Ndlovu Kwekwe City Council Councillor
189.188.CLLR Maclean Kwekwe City Council Councillor
190.189.Clr J. Mapurazi Kwekwe City Council Councillor
191.190.Clr M. Nyamucherera Kwekwe City Council Councillor
192.191.L ucia Mkandhla Kwekwe City Council Acting Town Clerk
193.192.Leonard Moyo Lupane Local Board Commissioner
194.193.Monica Ngwenya Lupane Local Board Council Chairperson
195.194.Mpofu Edwin Lupane Local Board Commissioner
196.195.Mr R. Moyo Lupane Local Board Acting Secretary
197.196.Clr G. Mutasa Makoni RDC Chairperson
198.197.Mr E. Pise Makoni RDC Chief Executive Officer
199.198.A.T. Makwindi Marondera Municipality Mayor
200.199.Clr M. Zvinorova Marondera Municipality Councillor
201.200.Godfrey Chisango Marondera Municipality Deputy Mayor
202.201.Joel Munjaranji Marondera Municipality Cllr
203.202.Makoni Rodwell Marondera Municipality Cllr
204.203.Maria P. Nhemachena Marondera Municipality Councillor
205.204.Mr A. Nhekairo Marondera Municipality Director Housing
206.205.Mr H. Mugando Marondera Municipality Housing officer
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207.206.Mr J. Kachingwe Marondera Municipality Director of Finance
208.207.Mr R. D. Nyamuzihwa Marondera Municipality Chamber Secretary
209.208.Paul Masikati Marondera Municipality Councillor
210.209.Mr Bruce Musara Marondera RDC Acting CEO
211.210.A. Chiteme Masvingo City Council Councillor
212.211.Clr G. Mundondo Masvingo City Council Councillor
213.212.Clr I. Mufamba Masvingo City Council Councillor
214.213.D. Mberikunashe Masvingo City Council Councillorllr
215.214.Eng. E. Mukaratirwa Masvingo City Council Official
216.215.Godfrey Kurauone Masvingo City Council Councillor
217.216.Hube rt Fidze Masvingo City Council Mayor
218.217.A. K. Gusha Masvingo City Council Town Clerk
219.218.Ms S. D. Moyo Masvingo City Council Official
220.219.S.W. Mandishona Masvingo City Council DDHCS
221.220.T. T. Mandaba Masvingo City Council Clr
222.221.Vitalis Shonhai Masvingo City Council Acting Chamber Secretary
223.222.Eng G. Mlilo MLGPWNH Permanent Secretary
224.223.Hon. S. Kasukuwere MLGPWNH Minister
225.224.Motsi M. MLGPWNH PAO
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226.225.Mr A. Mazingaiso MLGPWNH Deputy Director – Urban
227.226.Mr T. Chinganga MLGPWNH PAO
228.227.Mudzinge N. P. MLGPWNH Director- Urban
229.228.Mr R. B. Nyoni MORNEF Investments Marketing Director
230.229.P Chisahwa MRDC Council chairman
231.230.Alois Kambambaira Mudzi RDC Council Chairperson
232.231.Farai Mutambatuwisi Mudzi RDC A/ CEO
233.232.Felistas T. Majachani Mudzi RDC Engineer
234.233.Thomas Mutare City Council Councillorllr Nyamupengadengu
235.234.Cllr S. Mapuvire Mutare City Council Councillor
236.235.Clr T Mabika Mutare City Council Councillor
237.236.D. G. Nyatoti Mutare City Council Acting Town Clerk
238.237.Knowledge Chisango Mutare City Council Councillorllr
239.238.Mr D. Mwadzingeni Mutare City Council Official
240.239.Sternard Mapurisa Mutare City Council Director of Housing
241.240.Tatenda Nhamarare Mutare City Council Mayor
242.241.Wadson Mavugara Mutare City Council Water engineer
243.242.Willoughby Zimunya Mutare City Council Town Planner
244.243.Peter Sigauke Mutoko RDC CEO
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245.244.Zano Kahuni Mutoko RDC Council Chairperson
246.245.Cllr V Murengwa Mvurwi Town Council Council Chairman
247.246.Mr S. Chihombe Mvurwi Town Council Official
248.247.Mr T. Chekumarara Mvurwi Town Council Official
249.248.S. Nyakudya Mvurwi Town Council Town Secretary
250.249.Cl lr C. Muchatuta Norton Town council Councillor
251.250.Cllr Nyamadzawo Norton Town Council Vice Chairman
252.251.Cllr P. Kurera Norton Town Council Councillor
253.252.Cllr S. Nerutanga Norton Town Council Councillor
254.253.Clr P. Mufahore Norton Town Council Chairperson
255.254.Clr T. Mazarura Norton Town Council Councillor
256.255.Clr V. Tapera Norton Town Council Councillor
257.256.K. Muhomba Norton Town Council Town Secretary
258.257.L. B. Kambarami Norton Town Council Councillor
259.258.Emson Chitsungo Pfura RDC Engineer
260.259.Jakata Lazarus Pfura RDC Acting CEO
261.260.C. R. Magwizi Photographer Freelance
262.261.C. Sibanda Plumtree Town Council Investment officer
263.262.Cllr C. Nyathi Plumtree Town Council Councillor
264.263.Cllr S. Ndlovu Plumtree Town Council Councillor
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265.264.D. D. Luthe Plumtree Town Council Town Secretary
266.265.K. Ncube Plumtree Town Council Acting Town Treasurer
267.266.P. V. Hobane Plumtree Town Council Chairman
268.267.E. Gwatipedza Redcliff Municipality Town Clerk
269.268.F. Kapuya Redcliff Municipality Mayor
270.269.Norman Sibanda Runde RDC Council Chairperson
271.270.Clever Chimuse Rusape Town Council Councillor
272.271.Clllr Bernard Chikomo Rusape Town Council Councillor
273.272.Cllr A Chawasarira Rusape Town Council Chairman
274.273.Cllr Juliet Matope Rusape Town Council Councillor
275.274.Clr Sithole Rusape Town Council Councillor
276.275.J. Maligwa Rusape Town Council Town Secretary
277.276.Mr F. Shuwa Rusape Town Council Official
278.277.Mr L. Mushayabasa Rusape Town Council Official
279.278.Ms C. Chidada Rusape Town Council Executive Assistant
280.279.Solomon Gabaza Rusape Town Council Town treasurer
281.280.Chisangowerota M. Ruwa Local Board Councillorllr
282.281.Clr Gwata Ruwa Local Board Councillor
283.282.Clr K. Chiwafa Ruwa Local Board Councillor
284.283.Clr L. Ndlovu Ruwa Local Board Councillor
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285.284.Clr S. Masvingise Ruwa Local Board Councillor
286.285.Clr T. Muwodzeri Ruwa Local Board Councillor
287.286.Eng A. Mujuru Ruwa Local Board Official
288.287.G. Chekecheke Ruwa Local Board Cllr
289.288.G. Hanyane Ruwa Local Board Official
290.289.J. Makombe Ruwa Local Board Town Secretary
291.290.K. Mthimukulu Ruwa Local Board Cllr
292.291.M. Mbira Ruwa Local Board Cllr
293.292.Mr J. Pasura Ruwa Local Board Official
294.293.Mr K.M. Madanhi Ruwa Local Board Admin Manager
295.294.Mr O. Tsvuura Ruwa Local Board Official
296.295.Mrs F. Mhiti Ruwa Local Board Finance Director
297.296.P. R. Mushayavanhu Ruwa Local Board Mayor
298.297.Maggie Satewave Technology Director
299.298.T. Tsenga Shamva RDC Acting Work Supervisor
300.299.D. Mapwanya Shurugwi Town Council Councillor
301.300.F. Marevesa Shurugwi Town council Official
302.301.M. Musarandega Shurugwi Town Council Official
303.302.S. Siziba Shurugwi Town Council Town Secretary
304.303.T. Makore Shurugwi Town Council Council Chairman
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305.304.S. Mudhara Tongogara RDC Chairman
306.305.Clr Tsungai Makore UCAZ Vice President
307.306.Mr C. Musekiwa UCAZ Communications Officer
308.307.Mr L. Mutekede UCAZ Secretary General
309.308.Mr M. Muduka UCAZ Student Intern
310.309.Mr N. Zaranyika UCAZ Student Intern
311.310.Mr T. Machinda UCAZ Programmes Manager
312.311.Mr W.M V. Matikiti UCAZ Admin officer
313.312.Mrs P. Sendekai UCAZ Finance Manager
314.313.Ms A. Chikwamba UCAZ Receptionist
315.314.Ms J. Muzavzi UCAZ PA
316.315.Mary Shelton Umguza Rural Council Council Chairperson
317.316.B.Wirirosoni UMP RDC
318.317.M.A Kanganga UMP RDC CEO
319.318.Manguwo Zvikomborero UMP RDC Council Chairman
320.319.Dr M. Mavesra UNISA Research Fellow
321.320.M. Sultan URDC Chairperson
322.321.Kholwani Mangena Victoria Falls Municipality Acting Town Clerk
323.322.Lovejoy Moyo Victoria Falls Municipality
324.323.Mumpande Victoria Falls Municipality DHCS
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325.324.Nerville Ndlovu Victoria falls Municipality Deputy Town treasure
326.325.Rosison Salimu Victoria falls Municipality Cllr
327.326.Sifiso Mpofu Victoria Falls Mayor MUNICIPALITYMunicipality
328.327.Innocent Nhapi World Bank Consultant
329.328.Ir een Mangoro World Bank Research and operations Analysis
330.329.E Jemwa ZBC Cameraperson
331.330.L. Mazumbwa ZBC Marketing
332.331.Mr E.E Nyamayedenga ZBC Head Marketing and Licensing
Mr S. Vushemakota ZBC Key Accounts Officer, Research and Dev
333.332.Mr T. Mandizvidza ZBC Editor-in-Chief
334.333.T. Mezah ZBC Reporter
335.334.Mr C. T. Tsvarai ZBCA CEO
336.335.Mr O. J. Z. Sibanda ZBCA President
337.336.Mr R. T. Katsande ZETDC (ZESA) Commercial Director
338.337.Clr C.A Zvishamira Zibagwe RDC Council Chairperson
339.338.Dr N. Chanakira Zimbabwe Investment Authority Chairman
340.339.Munambah Tawanda Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Planning and Investment Manager
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341.340.Eng G. T. Kufa ZINARA Regional Director
342.341.Eng M. Juma ZINARA Technical Director
343.342.M. MujokoroM ZINARA Corporate Secretary
344.343.Mr A. Moyo ZINARA Technical Director
345.344.P. Murove ZINARA Director
346.345.Marvellous Kumalo ZURRA National Spokesperson
347.346.Simbarashe Moyo ZURRA Vice Chair
348.347.E. G. Dube Zvishavane Town Council Chairman
349.348.Fatuma Phiri Zvishavane Town Council Councillor
350.349.Rowayi Kasiyapasi Zvishavane Town Council Councillor
351.350.Samuel Gadziwa Zvishavane Town Council Councillor
352.351.Clr A. Chikandiwa Zvishavane Town Councils Councillor
353.352.Clr Mudekwa Zvishavane Town Councils Councillor
354.353.Clr Pasina Zvishavane Town Councils Councillor
355.354.Clr R. Mudhara Zvishavane Town Councils Councillor
356.355.Mr T. Mukutu Zvishavane Town Councils Town Secretary
357.356.Nyozu R Zvishavane Town Councils Delegate
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