adminrecreational facilities in Mbare.
The association comprises former and current Mbare residents.
Mr Mhonda said recreational facilities were not only meant to occupy people, but to produce sporting talent.
“Great names came out of this suburb through these recreational centres and we need to refurbish them,” said Mr Mhonda.
He challenged residents not to dump garbage everywhere.
Mr Mhonda said it was the responsibility of residents to make sure that their communities were clean and all facilities were functional.
MOBGA’s publicity, documentary and preservation officer, Mrs Joyce Jenje-Makwenda, said recreational centres were essential for future generations and maximum care was needed to maintain them.
“My grandparents enabled me to have a feel of these centres because they took care of them.
“We need to conserve them for the next generations since these are our community facilities,” said Mrs Jenje-Makwenda.
The association hailed City of Harare for supporting their efforts.
Council provided three tractors to cut grass at Stodart Hall grounds.
Infrastructure at the grounds has deteriorated and changing rooms have become a habitat for vagrants.
The facilities consist of netball courts, a rugby pitch and football pitch built 50 years ago.
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