‘Arrest errant behaviour’

The MDC-T is conducting investi­gations against its councillors and has previously fired its councillors but has failed to get Government sup­port.
Local Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Ignatius Chombo said the MDC-T, which has the majority of urban councils, had agreed to co-operate with his ministry to ensure that its findings are authenti­cated by Gov­ernment.

“It is essential that they report to the ministry so that appropriate action is taken,” he said.
“I am glad that the MDC-T has agreed with me that some of their council­lors are corrupt.”
Minister Chombo said the corrupt councillors were not interested in serv­ing the public. He said the min­istry will continue to fight for the interests of res­idents. Minister

Chombo said Mutare mayor Brian James remains sus­pended despite him challenging the suspension at the High Court. Councillor James refused to attend a disciplinary hearing on charges of miscon­duct levelled against him.

Instead of attending the hearing, Clr James filed the urgent application to stop the proceedings until his ear­lier application had been heard. Minister Chombo said he remains on suspen­sion until the first matter is finalised.