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Blessings Chidakwa
Herald Reporter
The Ministry of Local Government has allocated 70 residential stands to Members of Parliament across Harare, Goromonzi and Zvimba.
This initiative forms part of an ongoing urban housing programme supporting legislators from the 8th to the 10th Parliament.
In a statement, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works said since 2013, over 250 stands have been issued in various towns including Bulawayo, Chiredzi and Kadoma.
The Ministry said the stands are a one-time, non-monetary benefit under MPs’ conditions of service.
“The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works in 2013 partnered with the Parliament of Zimbabwe to avail residential stands in urban and peri-urban areas for allocation to Honourable Members, effective the 8th Parliament and forward,” read the statement.
“Since its inception, the facility has been benefitting Honourable Members from the 8th (2013-2018), 9th (2018-2023) and the current 10th Parliament. This facility is a once-off entitlement given as non-monetary benefit, which is part of their conditions of service.”
The Government says the move aligns with constitutional obligations to improve the welfare of key public service groups.
