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Andrew Muvishi Mash East Correspondent
Marondera Rural District Council has presented a US$12 million 2025 budget with the main focus on roads and sustainable
service delivery.
Presenting the budget in the council chambers, Marondera RDC finance chairpeson, Councillor Kefas Manda said the budget
will focus on roads, social service, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Councillor Manda said capital expenditure is pegged at US$7,2 million, while revenue is expected to be at US$4,8 million.
Councilor Manda said the 2025 budget increased by 27 percent or US$2,7 million from the previous year`s approved budget,
which was pegged at US$9.3 million.
“The increase is mainly attributed to the valuation roll in which council is now required to charge monthly rates on all ratable
properties basing on the value of the property,” he said.
“This is called progressive taxation, which is the best practice worldwide.”
Councillor Manda said capital expenditure will be funded through Zinara, council coffers, devolution and bank loans.
“Capital expenditure shall be funded from the following revenue sources. Our own sources of revenue will contribute US$2,6
million, the Zinara road fund will grant US$120 000, inter-governmental fiscal transfer, commonly known as devolution, will
bring in US$3,3 million while bank loans should give us US$1,2 million,” he said.
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