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‘ Commission Of Inquiry By Government, Investigates Corruption Allegations Against Bulawayo Councillors’

Posted on May 7, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

THE government has deployed a commission of inquiry to investigate corruption allegations against some Bulawayo councillors accused of land grabbing. The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Engineer George Mlilo said the appointment of the commission was necessitated by complaints raised by Bulawayo residents over the conduct of some of its councillors. “Yes, the commission is now in place. It started its work on Tuesday. A lot of…

Bulawayo’s Deputy Mayor’s Controversial Acqusition Of Ascot Land For Town Houses Construction

Posted on April 27, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

BULAWAYO residents have petitioned Parliament to order an investigation into alleged illegal land grabbing involving some local councillors. The residents said in the petition: “Our attention was drawn to this possible plunder after revelations that two councillors, James Sithole of Ward 7 and Charles Moyo of Ward 9, had applied and been awarded town house stands at Parklands. The stands, measuring 3,7 hectares and 2,3 hectares, are valued at US$184,000 and US$112,000 respectively.” Deputy Mayor Gift…