President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged voters to vote for local council and parliamentary representatives who have the interests of the people at heart in the coming by-elections.
Zimbabwe will hold by-elections in March following mass recalls of parliamentarians and councillors of MDC-T led by Douglas Mwonzora and MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa.
Speaking during a clean-up campaign in Kwekwe, last Friday Mnangagwa urged the electorate to vote for representatives whom he said will ensure that service delivery will be distributed to all people.
“As we prepare for the by-elections, which will be held on 26 March I call upon our people to vote into office political parties and individuals who are committed to wholeheartedly serving the people and improving their quality of life,” Mnangagwa said.
Mnangagwa sentiments came after most Zimbabwean urban roads are marred with potholes.
The situation is now further exacerbated by heavy rains being experienced across the country this year.
But, the ruling party is accusing the opposition councilors of failing to produce proper service delivery in urban areas
Nonetheless, Mnangagwa also stressed that his administration was going to coordinate outcomes of the national clean-up programmes.
“So that it becomes an avenue to accelerate the promotion of recycling initiatives in line with targets set in the National Development Strategy 1.
“Over and above this I invite increased financial material infrastructure and technological investments in the recycling industry which is taking shape,” he said.
He urged local authorities to create an enabling environment which, supports sustainable solid waste management and refuse collection modalities.
“I urge local authorities to play their part for the programme to be a success. This must include providing residents with access to basic infrastructure such as refuse bins and the establishment of waste transfer institutions which, promote recycling such as waste management committees.” He said.
Mnangagwa said it is disheartening that investment proposals for the conversion of waste energy, presented to some local authorities had not been approved for years.
