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Trish Mukwazo and Nomalisa Gumpo
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) today received 50 bins and 30 brooms from Altcom as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme to help maintain a clean city.
The handover ceremony at City Hall was attended by Mayor Councillor David Coltart, council officials, and Altcom representatives. Altcom’s Managing Director Mr Mamvura Moyo, represented by Director Mr Tafadzwa Moyo, said the donation continues the company’s established tradition of community support.
“For the third consecutive year, we are privileged to contribute to keeping our beloved city clean and vibrant,” said Mr Moyo. “Today marks a special milestone – alongside refuse bins, we are introducing brooms to ensure the tools for maintaining a pristine Bulawayo are readily available.”
Mr Moyo said their efforts support the city council’s monthly clean-up campaign. “We urge our business counterparts to join hands in ensuring the City of Kings and Queens remains a beacon of cleanliness, order and progress,” he said. “No transformation is achieved alone – every success requires collective effort, and every citizen and business stands to benefit.”
He emphasised that Altcom considers civic responsibility not as an obligation but a privilege, giving back to the city that has supported its growth.
Mayor Coltart highlighted the city’s waste management challenges, particularly at Ngozi Mine where rubbish is sorted into three categories: organic, plastic and paper. “Cleanliness is critical for our city. When we’re untidy, we cannot project ourselves efficiently,” he said.
The Mayor expressed gratitude to Altcom, noting their donation would inspire others to contribute. “In Singapore, spitting gum on the ground incurs a US$20 fine. Our vision is to emulate Singapore’s litter-free environment,” he said.
The City Council currently has over 200 bins with a target of 500 citywide.
Altcom manufactures world-class roofing sheets, door frames and other steel construction materials.
Sidumisile Mabena