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THE Mayor of Bulawayo, Senator David Coltart, has expressed concern over the vandalism of water reticulation infrastructure, saying there were companies and individuals who damaged water pipes and valves to collect council’s clean water for sale.
According to the latest council report the Mayor said this negatively affected the large population of residents in the city.
“He noted that there were companies and individuals who damaged water pipes and valves to collect council’s clean water for sale. This negatively affected the large population of residents in the city.
“He called on the Central Government to assist the council by providing security on Bulawayo’s water infrastructure. Those found damaging council property should be arrested and charged with a criminal offence. He called on Parliament to grant arresting powers to Municipal Police and establish Municipal Courts,” read the report.
Sen Coltart also noted the increasing number of illegal vendors in the city, saying most of them were operating from pavements in undesignated areas.
He also said commuter omnibuses and small vehicles (Honda Fits Mshikashika) had established illegal pick-up and drop-off points in the CBD.
“The Mayor Senator D. Coltart noted with concern the increasing number of illegal vendors in the city. Most of them operate from pavements at undesignated areas. He understood the economic hardships but emphasised that it was not an excuse of lawlessness. Commuter omnibuses and small vehicles (Honda Fits Mshikashika) had established illegal pick and drop off points in the CBD.
“This was now threatening the establishment of Egodini Mall, Commuter Omnibus terminus. He called on ZRP to consider effective enforcement of the relevant statutes and by-laws,” further reads the report.
He said an orderly city attracted investment, adding that it was time to bring the city back to its glory of law, order, and cleanliness.
derick.khumalo