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Munyaradzi Musiiwa, Midlands Correspondent
THE Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has launched an investigation into internal squabbles at Gweru City Council and allegations of gross mismanagement that have affected service delivery.
Updating Midlands Provincial Coordinating Committee and Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube on the State of Affairs in the province during the weekend, the Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs Senator Larry Mavima said there was chaos and gross mismanagement at Gweru City Council and the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has launched an investigation into the issues bedeviling the local authority.
Minister Mavima said the endless fights, divisions and mismanagement at the local authority were now affecting service delivery.
“Gweru City Council has become a major problem area whose current environment is characterised by chaos, conflict, divisions and general mismanagement.
However, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works is currently seized with the matter and investigations have been carried out and subsequent measures to implement recommendations available are underway. Accordingly, you will be advised on progress made on the matter,” he said.
Last week the Ministry sent land auditors to look into the utilisation of state land in Gweru by the local authority.
Londile Moyo
Online Reporter