adminHe told guests, who attended the colourful event, on Tuesday that accommodation remained a key basic need that also contributed immensely to the development of a nation.
“I want to inform this gathering that Zimbabwe as a nation is a signatory to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which should be achieved by the year 2015.
“These are meant to spur development by improving social and economic conditions of our people and the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Benefit Fund is playing its part in the fulfillment of the MDGs through the provision of housing since its inception way back in 1988. As the army, we thought it was not proper for us to leave everything to the Government and we decided to set up this housing fund.”
Minister Mnangagwa said the Benefit Fund was a nationwide programme benefiting all members drawn from the defence forces.
“Please take note; these houses are for your families. Do not dispose them as a way of making quick money. Remember that the few dollars so raised may be blown in a matter of minutes while a house in your possession is an asset for life. I urge you to develop them fully tothe specification that you want and in conformity with the Gweru City Council by-laws,” said Minister Mnangagwa.
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