Online Reporter
Diana Nherera
Ward 3 Mbare Councillor Simbarashe Chanachimwe has commended President Mnangagwa for responding to residents’ concerns over the deteriorating condition of flats in the high-density suburb.
Speaking at a City of Harare pre-budget consultative meeting at Mai Musodzi Hall on Monday, Councillor Chanachimwe said the rehabilitation of Mbare’s ageing flats was among the major concerns raised by residents last year, adding that Government’s intervention through Engineer Collins Mnangagwa’s ED AID1 initiative has brought significant improvements.
“We want to thank His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He is a listening President,” he said.
“We told them our flats were in bad state; they came to see them, and work started at Matapi flats, which has 14 blocks. Work is now 98 percent complete,” he said.
He said Mbare has 58 blocks of flats, with rehabilitation beginning at Matapi before being extended to other blocks.
According to Councillor Chanachimwe, the rehabilitation works have included painting, installation of showers and toilets, upgrading of the sewer system and lighting.
Councillor Chanachimwe also thanked First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for supporting the establishment of a drug rehabilitation centre in Mbare, saying the facility would help address substance abuse challenges affecting residents.
He further commended Geo Pomona Waste Management for improving refuse collection and cleanliness in Mbare.
“Mbare used to struggle with refuse. There was garbage everywhere, but we thank Geo Pomona. They are sweeping at night, in the mornings and afternoons,” he said.
