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CITY OF BULAWAYO
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED

AND SEVENTY- FIFTH MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON WEDNESDAY 8TH
*** NOVEMBER, 2023 AT 4.30 P.M TO CONSIDER THE ITEMS SET OUT IN THE
ATTACHED AGENDA AND TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS MAY BE DEEMED
ADVISABLE.
S. ZHOU
3rd November, 2023. CHAMBER SECRETARY
Our Bulawayo Our Water, Our Water our Bulawayo

CITY OF BULAWAYO
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

WEDNESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER, 2023 AT 4.30 P.M.
AGENDA
(1) CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON

THE 4TH OCTOBER, 2023 AND THE SPECIAL MEETINGS HELD ON THE 20TH
OCTOBER, 2023 AND 30TH OCTOBER, 2023 RESPECTIVELY.
*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘A’ Pages A to Z (xiv)
(2) REPORT OF THE FUTURE WATER SUPPLIES AND WATER ACTION

COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON THE 3RD OCTOBER, 2023.
*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘B’
(3) REPORT OF THE HEALTH, HOUSING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

MEETING HELD ON THE 10TH OCTOBER, 2023.
*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘C’
(4) REPORT OF THE TOWN LANDS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE: MEETING

HELD ON THE 26TH OCTOBER, 2023.
*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘D’
(5) REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON

THE 26TH OCTOBER, 2023.
*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘E’
(6) REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: MEETING

HELD ON THE 31ST OCTOBER, 2023.
*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘F’
(7) REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING

SERVICES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON THE 1ST NOVEMBER, 2023.
*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘G’
(8) APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
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ANNEXURE ‘A’
MINUTES: A
NO. 3374 2023
MINUTES OF THE THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-

FOURTH MEETING OF THE BULAWAYO CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON WEDNESDAY 4TH
OCTOBER, 2023 AT 4.30 PM
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PRESENT:
His Worship the Mayor (Senator, D. Coltart)

Councillor D. Mabuto (Deputy Mayor)
Councillor A. Batirai
“ S. Cronje
“ S. Dube
“ G. Gumede
“ N. Khumalo
“ M. Mabeza
“ F.T. Madzana
“ M. Mahlangu
“ T. Maposa
“ M. Masuku
“ M. Matunha
“ T. Mhizha
“ A. Mhlanga
“ L. Mohamed
“ A.R. Moyo
“ M. Moyo
“ M.T. Moyo
“ S. Moyo
. “ T. Moyo
“ L. Mphadwe
“ N.H. Mpofu
“ L. Mwinde
“ A. Ndlovu
“ E. Ndlovu
“ K. Ndlovu
“ N. Ndlovu
“ D. Netha
“ O.D. Nkomo
“ P. Nyathi
“ R. Sekete
“ D. Sibanda
“ L. Sibanda
“ N. Sibanda
“ Shepherd Sithole
“ Susan Sithole
“ Z. Tshongwe
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ALSO:
The Town Clerk

The Chamber Secretary
The Director of Engineering Services
The Financial Director
The Director of Health Services
The Director of Housing and Community Services
The Human Capital Director
The Director of Town Planning
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OPENING REMARKS
His Worship the Mayor (Senator David Coltart) welcomed everybody to the Three
Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy-Fourth meeting of the Council. This was the first
Council for the 2023/2028 Municipal Term. The 2023/2028 Council had only been in office
for three weeks. The Mayor applauded the Town Clerk, Heads of Department and Council
staff for a warm welcome Council. A tour of various Council installations and projects had
been undertaken. The City had a number of challenges ranging from water issues,
procurement, roads and various leases/contracts.
As this Council assumed duty, a number of priority areas in terms of service delivery
had been identified. These priority areas would have to match with the budgets. From a list of
priorities, there were 3 major critical areas which were as follows:-
(1) Health
The health of the residents was a cause for concern. At the moment, the City was very
dirty with a lot of litter. Some of the contributing factors were as follows:-
(a) Illegal vending – This was now a big challenge which needed to be dealt with
amicably. The best approach to this challenge was stakeholder engagements and
finding alternative sites to decongest the CBD.
(b) Sewer bursts/overflows – There were a lot of sewer bursts and overflows in
residential areas pausing health challenges. Some of the sewer was discharged into
rivers and this was unacceptable.
(2) Contracts
There were a number of contracts that needed to be reviewed to see if they were in the
best interest of the City and would aid development.Amongst these contracts there
was Egodini Mall Terracotta Contract, ZESA Power Station Contract and the Parking
Management TTI Contract. Egodini Mall had taken too long to be completed and this
had resulted in the congestion of the City. ZESA had failed to pay Council‟s royalties
while there were lots of complaints on the TTI Parking contract by the motoring
public, business Community and Residents.
(3) Water supply

Council was currently on water shedding. Most of the supply dams were being
decommissioned before the commencement of the next rainy season. The pipelines
from dams with more yields were very small. Very few boreholes in Nyamandlovu
Aquifer were operational. There was need for the expansion of the Tuli Water
Reservoir. The 2023/2024 rainy season could be a disaster because of the El Nino
elements.
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Apart from these 3 critical service delivery issues there were also other issues that
needed to be addressed. Residents needed Public Lighting for their safety and security at
night. Only 5 ambulances out of a requirement of 30 were operational. Most of the fire
tenders/appliances were obsolete. A huge number of kilometres in the City‟s road network
were impassable. All these needed to be addressed urgently.
The Mayor called on Councillors to declare their assets as per requirements of public
office and the previous Council resolution on the matter. The declaration of assets was also a
way of reducing corruption. Performance contracts would be drawn up for Councillors as
well. All this would be done in line with the City‟s set vision.
NOTED
(1) MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting

held on the 2nd August, 2023 be noted and the
minutes of the Special Council meeting held on the
11th September, 2023 be taken as read and signed.
(2) REPORT OF THE FUTURE WATER SUPPLIES AND WATER ACTION

COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON THE 1ST AUGUST, 2023.
RESOLVED:
That the report of the Future Water Supplies and

Water Action Committee be received and the
various recommendations contained therein be
noted with the exception of the undermentioned
items which be dealt with as follows:-
(a) Status of Water Resources (Item 1)
Councillor M. Moyo noted that the Committee‟s mandate was to

establish new sources of water. The City was currently in a critical water
challenge. The City had expanded and there were no new dam constructions
and pipelines.
Councillor N. Ndlovu sought clarification on a number of issues

pertaining to water delivery status. He wanted to know if it was possible to
duplicate the pipeline from Inyankuni to Insiza and also rehabilitate filters. He
urged the Department to address the dumping challenges currently affecting
water delivery.
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Councillor A. Ndlovu encouraged residents to consider rain water

harvesting. This water could be used for other household purposes. Council
could also partner with private organisations and subsidize on the purchasing
of water tanks. Rain water harvesting was being done in many developed
countries.
Councillor F.T. Madzana sought clarity on the status of the

Gwayi/Shangani dam. When was the first pumping of water to the City
expected?
Councillor S. Moyo noted that the previous Committee 2018-2023

Municipal Term had worked very hard to establish new water sources such as
Epping Forest. In her view, the previous Committee should be applauded.
The Deputy Mayor (Councillor D. Mabuto) while appreciating the use

of other sources for secondary use, felt that Council should not lose focus on
its mandate to deliver piped water 24/7. It was Council‟s mandate harvest and
pump water to residents everyday. He appealed to the Central Government to
declare Bulawayo a Water Crisis City. This was going to assist the City to
raise funds and find partners who would assist in dealing with the water crisis.
He also requested Council to invite 3 ministries that had been invited in 2019,
to the City to deliberate on the City‟s water woes.
Councillor E. Ndlovu in response highlighted that the City had critical

water challenges. Even if the City received adequate rainfall, the challenges
would continue. Very little water would get to the supply dams because of the
mining activities that took place in river beds. There were a number of short
term interventions that had been established to mitigate these challenges. A
new dam could be constructed at Glassblock area in Filabusi. More boreholes
would be rehabilitated in Nyamandlovu. The long term solution was the
construction of the Gwayi/Shangani dam and the pipeline.
The Mayor (Senator David Coltart) also explained that the

rehabilitation of the 77 boreholes in Nyamandlovu was a major immediate
priority. he urged the Committee to submit a detailed report on the borehole
status at Nyamandlovu, an estimated cost of repairs for all the vandalised
boreholes. Currently, the City was only receiving 5 mega litres a day instead
of 20 mega litres of water from Nyamandlovu. The short term intervention
measures that could assist the City were the duplication of the Insiza to
Ncema pipeline and the Mtshabezi to Ncema Pipeline. Once the Ncema‟s dam
levels were boosted up, the water situation would improve.
The Central Government and the World Bank should be engaged for
funding of these projects.
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Gwayi/Shangani dam construction was reported to be at 74%. The

outstanding works was the construction of the 300km pipeline at a cost of
US$400 million.This was a huge amount of money which could require a
lengthy timeline to be raised. However, the cost of duplicating the 2 pipelines
(between current supply dams) was only US$20 million. He applauded the
Central Government for the construction of the Gwayi/Shangani dam as a
long term solution to the City‟s water supply challenges.
RESOLVED:
That the recommendations of the Future Water

Supplies and Water Action Committee be noted.
(3) REPORT OF THE HEALTH HOUSING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

MEETING HELD ON THE 3RD AUGUST, 2023.
RESOLVED:
That the report of the Health, Housing and

Education Committee be received and the various
recommendations contained therein be noted with
the exception of the undermentioned items which be
dealt with as follows:-
(a) Cleansing Section (Item 2)
Councillor E. Ndlovu noted that about the ward delimitation exercise

which took place in the City had affected most wards. Most wards had
increased in size and this affected the distribution of community sweepers. He
requested that the number of community sweepers be increased in every ward.
In response, Councillor N. Khumalo highlighted that the issue of

community sweepers was being reviewed accordingly. The Human Capital
Department‟s Work Study was looking into the issue and a detailed report
would be submitted.
RESOLVED:
That the recommendation of the Health,

Housing and Education Committee be
noted.
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(b) Health Inspectorate (Item 3)
Councillor M. Moyo applauded the Committee and the department for

effective inspections. A number of expired food items had been discovered in
shelves. It was very dangerous for shops to sell expired foods, as such heavy
fines should be charged.
Councillor A. Batirai concurred. There was also an increase of illegal

food outlets. There were serious cholera outbreaks in some parts of the
country. The City was sitting on a time bomb if this issue was not addressed.
RESOLVED:

noted.
(c) Cemeteries/Cremations (Item 5)
Councillor E. Ndlovu noted that most of the City‟s roads leading to

cemeteries were impassable. He urged Council to repair these roads. These
roads were also the face of the City.
Councillor S. Dube bemoaned the residents‟ behaviour. A number of

pathways had been opened at cemeteries, in most cases passing on top of
graves. He enquired why Council had not erected a perimeter fence at the
cemeteries or build a durawall.
In response, Councillor S. Moyo highlighted that having pathways at

cemeteries was unafrican. It was a big sign of disrespect for the dead. She
encouraged Councillors to discourage such behaviour in their wards. There
was a lot of vandalism to Council‟s infrastructure which included the
perimeter fence at cemeteries. The issue of roads leading to cemeteries had
been noted and efforts were being made for these roads to be repaired.
RESOLVED:

noted.
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(d) Housing Administration Monthly Report – July 2023 (Item 10)
Councillor A. Batirai wanted to know what Council was doing about

double allocations at Cowdray Park.
Councillor N. Khumalo in response explained that Council was

dealing with double allocation issues at Cowdray Park. A report was
submitted to Council every month on double allocations.
RESOLVED:

noted.
(e) Education Section: Donation of Sibo the Engineer books to Council Schools
(Item 10)
Councillor A. Batirai noted with appreciation the donation of books by

Sibo the Engineer. Educating a child was as good as educating of a nation. He
urged Council to invest more on educational issues.
The Mayor was concerned about the increasing number of school

dropouts. He urged Council to establish a plan that would improve the schools
environment and eradicate school drop outs.
RESOLVED:

noted.
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(4) REPORT OF THE HEALTH HOUSING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
MEETING HELD ON THE 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2023.
RESOLVED:
That the report of the Health Housing and

Education Committee be received and the various
recommendations contained therein be noted with
the exception of the undermentioned items which be
dealt with as follows:-
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(a) Food Hygiene: Registration of Premises for the Month of August, 2023
(Item 12)
Councillor A. Batirai was concerned about the illegal food outlets in

the City. He wanted to know the plan of action that Council had to stop these
illegal food outlets.
Councillor M. Mahlangu noted the increasing illegal vending activities

in the CBD. Previously, all vendors were required to have relevant licenses
and be on Council marked vending bays.
Vending was also restricted to business hours during the day. The
current situation in the CBD was a serious cause for concern. The City of
Harare had recorded over a hundred several cases of cholera with some
deaths. This situation would soon be in the City. The most affected area would
be 5th Avenue. Council was delaying in the enforcement of relevant by-laws.
Councillor T. Maposa was concerned about vending activities which

could not be controlled in the CBD because of political interference. He
bemoaned the cleanliness of the City. Illegal vending activities were both
unfair to residents and Council. Space barons collected money from poor
vendors to their own pockets, nothing was paid to Council. Council should
engage all the illegal vendors in the CBD and warn them on the looming
health disaster.
Councillor A. Ndlovu felt that because of the economic situation most

residents had resorted to vending as a way of raising income. Council had not
responded fully to these residents‟ demands. He called on Council to erect
proper vending stalls with all weather shades in all shopping centres in the
City. He also suggested that all empty buildings in and around the CBD be
turned into vending malls. Once this was done, the City would be
decongested.
Councillor O.D. Nkomo supported engagements before enforcements

of relevant by-laws.
Councillor N. Khumalo in response highlighted that Council was now

enforcing relevant by-laws. A schedule of fines was out. Level 3 now went up
to US$30 for any fouling in the City. Campaigns were being done in the entire
City. The Central Government would be engaged accordingly with regards to
illegal vending.
The Mayor (Senator. D. Coltart) explained that historically, Council

provided vending bays in residential areas. What was of major concern was
the non occupation of those bays. It was very clear that these vending bays
had no shelter. Effective enforcements at this moment would not yield any
results but rather confrontations. Engagement was the only way to resolve the
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issues of illegal vending. Many vendors comprised of the poorest residents in

the City and the vulnerable groups such as women, youths and persons living
with disability. It was the duty of Council to provide proper vending shelters.
Completion of the Egodini Mall project would also solve a lot of vending
issues. The area next to Highlanders Football Club House could be developed
into a proper vending site with proper facilities. Once this was done illegal
vendors from 5th Avenue would be encouraged to move there. Engagements
would be done with owners of empty industries in and around the CBD to
allow for the movement of vendors. Council would consider applying for
funding from the World Bank and other Financial Institutions. Once this was
done enforcements would be done.
RESOLVED:

Housing and Education Committee be adopted.
(b) Cleansing Section (Item 3)
Councillor A. Batirai raised concern about the litter bin population in

the City. The City had a serious litter bin shortage. Were there any efforts
being made to avail more litter bins?
Councillor M. Moyo concurred. He also noted that 6 refuse

compactors had been in the workshop with minor repairs for more than 2
months. He wanted to know the major challenges the workshop was facing in
dealing with minor repairs. Repairs of important service delivery vehicles
should be outsourced.
Councillor N. Ndlovu noted that Cowdray Park and some parts of

Emakhandeni were being affected by smoke from the landfill site. Air
pollution was very dangerous and it was a serious health concern. He wanted
to know the efforts being taken by the Committee and the department to stop
air pollution.
Councillor M. Mabeza concurred. Air pollution was also affecting

residents of a slum settlement at the Landfill Site/Ngozi Mine. Her greatest
concern was the children living at the Landfill Site. The environment was not
good for these children.
Councillor S. Cronje felt that Council should provide protective

clothing to waste pickers at the landfill site. In future, the City should invest
more in solid waste recycling. Separation of waste was ideal to reduce the
amounts going to the landfill.
Councillor F.T. Madzana concurred. There were a number of private

companies that were interested in establishing solid waste recycling plants.
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Establishing solid waste recycling plants would create employment. Those

caught lighting fire at landfill should be arrested and brought before the
courts.
In response, Councillor K. Ndlovu explained that the issue of litter

bins in the City would be looked into. Efforts were being made to properly
manage the landfill site.
Councillor S. Moyo highlighted that most residents in slum settlement

at the Landfill/Ngozi mine came from ward 17. These residents were moved
from Killarney some years back to Mazwi Village in Ward 17. Council had
partnered with IOM and World Vision to provide land and construct houses
for them. Because of the economic hardships, the residents had turned to
waste picking. The Landfill site should be fenced and all the waste pickers
managed accordingly. Most of the vehicles at the workshop had minor faults.
It took a while for these vehicles to be repaired because of lack of vehicle
spare parts.
The Mayor (Senator D. Coltart) said that the issue of private

organisations willing to establish solid waste recycling plants was welcomed.
This would also create employment opportunities in the City. Assessments
would be done in terms of accommodation. Children‟s health at Ngozi Mine
was a serious cause for concern. Most of them had also dropped out of school.
RESOLVED:

adopted.
(c) Pest Control (Item 5)
Councillor A. Batirai noted that mosquito nuisance needed to be

controlled especially during this summer season. There were a lot of sewer
bursts which gave mosquitoes a good breeding environment. He called on
Council spraying teams to be visible on the ground.
RESOLVED:

adopted.
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(d) Emganwini Satelite Clinic (Item 9)
Councillor M. Moyo applauded the Committee and the department for

the establishment of the Emganwini Satelite Clinic. For a long time
Emganwini residents had no health facility. The residents relied on Nketa
Clinic which was overwhelmed.
RESOLVED:

adopted.
(e) Mzilikazi Building and Maintenance Workshops Monthly Report

(Item 14)
Councillor E. Ndlovu applauded the Committee and the department for

the rehabilitation of public toilets in Ward 8. It would be prudent for a
handover ceremony to be done.
RESOLVED:

adopted.
(f) Proposed assistance with completion of ECD Block at Mkhithika Thebe

Primary School by Latter Day Saints (Item 16)
Councillor N. Ndlovu applauded the donation of the ECD Block at

Mkhithika Thebe Primary School by the Church of the Latter Day Saints. The
donation was appreciated. Mahlathini Primary School in Cowdray Park had
30 classrooms instead of 96. This had contributed to the establishment of a 4
tier classroom system. Cowdray Park population was growing very fast
creating the need for more schools. He encouraged private partnerships in the
building of schools.
RESOLVED:

adopted.
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SERVICES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON THE 7TH AUGUST, 2023.
RESOLVED
That the report of the Environmental Management

and Engineering Services Committee be received
and the various recommendations contained therein
be noted with exception of the undermentioned
items which be dealt with as follows:-
(a) Road Maintenance (Item 3)
Councillor E Ndlovu applauded the Committee and the department for

the regravelling and regrading which was being done in residential areas. His
main concern was the CBD. Some of the roads in the CBD were impassable
especially 3rd Avenue, 6th Avenue and part of Fort Street.
Councillor S. Moyo concurred. Most of the inner roads in Ward 17 had

been regraded. Most connecting roads such as Hyde Park and Khami roads
needed rehabilitation/resealing. There were a lot of potholes.
Councillors T. Moyo and A. Mhlanga also concurred. They

complained about the roads in Makokoba and Cowdray Park which needed to
be attended to before the commencement of the rainy season.
Councillors M. Mabeza and Susan Sithole expressed concern on

Luveve road and some roads in Ward 11. Luveve road needed more resources
to be channelled and completed before the rainy season started. Some roads in
Ward 11 were affected by the rehabilitation of Masiyephambili Drive in
Emakhandeni. All the roads that were used as a detour needed urgent repairs.
Councillors K. Ndlovu and M. Mahlangu observed that the road

network in the city was no longer pleasing. Most roads in Ward 3 Woodville
had outlived their lifespan. This was affecting residents negatively. In Ward
10, the road leading to Entumbane from Luveve road had not been completed.
Residents had started using the road.
Councillor F.T. Madzana enquired why most of the developers had left
developments incomplete especially roads. He wanted to know the Council
Policy regarding such developments.
Councillor A. Batirai felt that roads service delivery should be

improved. The City was lagging behind in terms of the regrading programme.
Pothole patching had also stopped.
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The Mayor (Senator D. Coltart) in response explained that Council had

a clear policy on land developers. He called on Council to effectively
supervise land developers. On the issue of roads, he sought clarification on the
amounts received by Council from ZINARA. He did not support the move
which was taken by Central Government of licensing vehicles at ZINARA.
Vehicle license fees were supposed to be collected by local Authorities. At the
moment because of funding constraints, Council was mainly going to focus on
major connecting roads in the City. Potholes would be patched. Dumping of
decomposed gravel along road sides should be reduced. Some of these gravel
roads had not been used and had become an eyesore. These roads had
contributed to a lot of accidents. Limited resources should be managed very
well.
RESOLVED
That the recommendation of the Environmental

Management and Engineering Services Committee
be noted.
(b) Regrading and Resealing Works. (Item 6)
Councillor S. Moyo noted that ZINARA had a lot of challenges. These

challenges had both affected the country„s major highways and local roads. It
was prudent for ZINARA to disburse local road rehabilitation funds to Local
Authorities. She assured residents that once this amount of money was paid
most local roads would be improved.
RESOLVED

be noted.
(c) Traffic Control and Safety. (Item 8)
Councillor A. Batirai was concerned about the delays in the

completion of a section in Luveve road between Renkini and Happy Valley
Beer Garden in Nguboyenja/ Thorngrove. Residents had started accusing
Council for prospecting and mining gold on that section of the road. Not all
Council‟s failures should be blamed on ZINARA. He urged Council to
complete road works before the onset of the rains.
RESOLVED

be noted.
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(d) Pre-sale stands: Servicing of Medium and High Density Residential

Stands City Wide with Roads, Water, Sewer Reticulation System (Item 9)
Councillor F. T. Madzana enquired why the beneficiaries of this

scheme were made to pay top ups for the Magwegwe extension stands.
Council should relook into the issue.
RESOLVED

be noted.
(e) Adoption of the Intersection Khami Road/Nketa Drive Intersection.

(Item 12)
Councillor M. Moyo noted with appreciation the adoption of

Intersection Khami Road/ Nketa Drive. The intersection was adopted by
Neddicky Industries, Davis Granite and Asphalt Products. He encouraged
more companies to adopt the roads next to their premises.
RESOLVED

be noted.
(f) Sewerage Section. (Item 17)
Councillor A. Batirai enquired if Council had any plans in place to

eradicate sewer challenges. There were sewer hotspots that needed to be
constantly attended to.
RESOLVED

be noted.
(g) Water Quality Section July 2023. (Item 19)
Councillor M. Mabeza noted that residents were complaining about

water quality from Council water bowsers. Most residents had reacted from
this water. She urged Council to do regular tests of the water.
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RESOLVED

be noted.
(h) Expression of Interest. (Item 22)
Councillor E. Ndlovu did not support the request by Central

Government for a waiver. Central Government was owing Council a lot of
money.
Councillor F.T. Madzana concurred. Council had not been paid by

Central Government. Most Central Government properties in the City owed
Council a lot of money.
Councillor A. Batirai proposed and was seconded that the

recommendation of the Committee be not acceded to.
RESOLVED
That the request for waiver of US$1281.10

comprising of water connection fees of US$
642.85 plus VAT US$79.89 totalling
US$772.74 and fire connection fees of
US$485.36 be not acceded to.
(i) Parks Section Monthly Report July 2023 (Item 26)
Councillor S. Moyo raised concern about the grazing lands which had
been gazetted for residential. This had resulted in a lot of stray livestock in
Ward 17. The communities in Ward 17 were very poor and depended on
livestock.
Councillor A. Batirai noted that Council had very clear by-laws on

livestock. Affected residents should safeguard their livestock.
The Deputy Mayor concurred. Peri-Urban Settlements had livestock.

Once livestock went astray, it was Council‟s duty to enforce relevant by-laws.
RESOLVED

be noted.
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SERVICES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON THE 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2023
RESOLVED:

be adopted.

HELD ON THE 7TH AUGUST, 2023
RESOLVED:

be noted.

HELD ON THE 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2023
RESOLVED:
That the report of the Town Lands and Planning Committee

be received and the various recommendations contained therein
be adopted.
(9) REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE:
RESOLVED:
That the report of the General Purposes Committee together with reports on:-
(a) Acting appointments in excess of six months: Housing and Community

Services Department – July 2023.
(b) Summary Report on General Staff Loss for the period ending 31st July 2023.
(c) Post Entry Study Scheme: Nolleen Moyo (SR No. 90923): Bachelor of
Science (Honours) Degree in Development Studies: Lupane State University.
(d) Post Entry Study Scheme: Glodie Khuphe (SR No. 21579): Masters of
Science Public Management and Leadership: Midlands State University.
(e) Authorised and Actual Establishment Summary Sheet as at 30th June, 2023.
(f) Acting appointments in Excess of Six Months: Town Clerks and Chamber
Secretary‟s Departments.
(h) Authorised and Actual Establishment Summary Sheet as at 31st August, 2023.
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(i) Recruitment of Council Employees.
as submitted be received and the various recommendations contained therein

be adopted.

HELD ON THE 9TH AUGUST, 2023
RESOLVED:
That the report of the Finance and Development Committee be

received and the various recommendations contained therein be
noted.

HELD ON THE 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2023
RESOLVED:
That the report of the Finance and Development Committee be

received and the various recommendations contained therein be
adopted with the exception of the undermentioned items which be dealt
with as follows:-
(a) City Financial Health Information (Item 9)
Councillor S. Moyo noted that residents were complaining about US

dollar billing. Residents felt that these charges were too high.
Councillor S. Dube enquired why residents who paid in US dollars

were given ZWL $ receipt.
Councillor F.T Madzana was concerned about estimated meter

readings. These estimates were too high. The billing was inaccurate.
Councillor D. Netha concurred. He urged Council to send out teams

that would explain billing to the residents especially regarding US dollar
amounts.
Councillor N. Khumalo felt that Council should consider the

underprivileged when billing. A pro-poor policy should be clear.
Councillor K. Ndlovu concurred. She wanted to know how long it took

for Council to process applications for the senior citizen‟s rebate.
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Councillor N. H. Mpofu also wanted to know Council‟s plans

regarding Cowdray Park‟s housing/revenue offices. The current
housing/revenue office in Cowdray Park was very far away. The distance was
now demoralising a lot of Cowdray Park residents to go and make payments.
What incentive did Council have to encourage the residents to pay their bills?
Councillor A. Ndlovu was concerned about the old revenue streams

which now did not yield the desired results. He advocated for new revenue
streams. Councillor A. Batirai encouraged Council to avail more online
payment methods.
Councillor G. Gumede did not support long hours of water shedding.

This discouraged residents to pay their monthly bills.
Councillor R. Sekete enquired about pre-paid water meters. Once these

water meters were connected to residents, Council would realise a lot of
revenue. Councillor T. Moyo concurred. Councillors should be exemplary in
paying their monthly bills, thereafter encourage residents to pay every month.
Councillor O.D. Nkomo in response explained that residents would be

engaged with regard to prepaid water meters. Council needed to collect more
revenue in order to meet service delivery challenges. Council would work on
new revenue streams.
The Deputy Mayor (Councillor D.Mabuto) also highlighted that

investigations would be done accordingly on the issues relating to estimates
and high bills. Council had a pro-poor policy. This policy was inclusive of the
elderly, disabled and other vulnerable residents.
Councillor M. Moyo explained that billing was currently facing

challenges. He encouraged residents to continue paying whilst these
challenges were being rectified. Council teams would be out to all the Wards
to explain the billing process to residents. Other contributing factors to high
bills was the number of toilets and the size of the stand.
The elderly vetting for the senior citizens scheme was done by the
Housing and Community Services department‟s Social Workers. Incentives
would be provided to encourage the residents to pay. Prepaid meters were
being considered. Efforts were being made to improve pumping and the
availability of water to residents. Council would consider it an economic
development advantage to establish more revenue projects and also encourage
public, private partnership. The welfare of the vending public was very
important. This section if managed properly would assist Council in raising
revenue for service delivery. The Estates Section would also be revitalised.
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The Mayor (Senator. D. Coltart) advised that all billing challenges

would be looked into and a permanent accurate billing solution established.
The billing in US dollar had surpassed the 2017/2018 US dollar charges.
Considerations were being made for the 2024 Municipal year budget to be
drawn in US dollars.
(12) APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
RESOLVED
That the following application for leave of absence be

approved or confirmed as appropriate.
The Mayor (Senator D. Coltart) – 20th October to 12th November, 2023.
RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL DO NOW SIT IN COMMITTEE

COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE
(13) BREAST CANCER AWARENESS IN BULAWAYO.
The Town Clerk reported (4th October, 2023) that he had received the following letter
from Cancer Care and L.I.F.T Foundation.
“Cancer care Network Zimbabwe in partnership with L.I.F.T Foundation is seeking

Sponsorship / Funding for the Breast Cancer Awareness Events being held during the
weekend of Friday, 13th October 2023 to Saturday, 14th October 2023.
Historically the majority of Breast Cancer Awareness Events have taken place in
Harare, which has led to partner with L.I.F.T Foundation in the Breast Cancer
Awareness weekend in Bulawayo, with the intention of engaging corporate
participation as well as increasing awareness of Breast Cancer and the challenges
being faced by those diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the Southern Region of
Zimbabwe.
A breast cancer diagnosis is life changing and affects not only those on their breast
cancer journey but their families and loved ones. This partnership is committed to
closing the cancer care gap by bring awareness of cancers, affordable and accessible
screening, treatment and support facilities. We have recognized the need to raise
funds towards advancing awareness programme. We believe this can be made
possible through the generous support from individuals and organisations.
It is with the above heart, that the Cancer Care Network of Zimbabwe and L.I.F.T
Foundation is seeking Sponsorship / funding to hold.
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EVENT DATE COST (USD)

th
Fundraising brunch themed On Friday, 13 October $3000
“Survive and Thrive 2023 (150 people @$20 per
Brunch” person
Fundraising walk/ run/ On Saturday, the 14th $1500
cycle themed October 2023 (150 people @$10 per
“Walking in Victory” person
We are appealing to you:
 To sponsor a “Breast Cancer” survivors table of (ten) 10 for $200. This will
enable cancer survivors to attend the event without cost and celebrate their
victories.
 To buy a table of 10 (ten) for $200 for your staff members
 Donate prizes towards our fund – raising raffle which will be drawn at the Victory
Walk, Run and Cycle Event.
Please find below our sponsorship packages. Kindly note these are not cast in stone
and are flexible. We are happy to discuss partnership and support at your convenience.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Platinum Partner US$3000  Acknowledges during the event
 Speaking during the event (15 minutes)
 Brand visibility onsite with banners and
marketing merchandise.
 Brand Visibility online
 Media Coverages on social platforms
 Access to attendees‟ database.
Diamond Partner US$2000  Acknowledgement during the event.
 Speaking during the event (7 minutes).
 Brand visibility onsite with banners and
marketing merchandise
 Brand visibility online
 Access to attendees‟ database.
Gold Partner US$1000  Acknowledgement during the event
 Brand visibility onsite with banners etc.
 Access to attendees database
Silver Partner US$500  Acknowledgement during the event.
The initiative by the Cancer Care Network Zimbabwe and L.I.F.T Foundation was
noble and it was key for the City to partner with the organisations in alleviating the plight of
cancer patients and also play a key role in raising awareness.
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RESOLVED:
(1) That Council sponsors a “Breast Cancer” survivors

table of (ten) 10 for $200 to enable cancer survivors
to attend the event without cost and celebrate their
victories.
(2) That the event be advertised to members of staff to
attend the Fundraising walk/ run/ cycle.
(14) HOSTING OF THE 80TH ANNUAL CIVIC SERVICE OF THE CITY OF

BULAWAYO TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2023.
The Town Clerk reported (4th October, 2023) that the City of Bulawayo would be
hosting the 80th Annual Civic Service which was held on every first Sunday of November to
celebrate the declaration of Bulawayo as a City.
Bulawayo was declared a City on the 4th of November 1943 and every year, a Civic
Service was held to commemorate and celebrate the declaration of Bulawayo as a City. The
service was held at the incumbent Mayor‟s church, led by the Mayor‟s Chaplin with various
stakeholders from the City in attendance.
This year, Bulawayo was due to celebrate its Eightieth (80th) Anniversary of the
conferment of its city status. The City of Bulawayo would be holding the service of Prayer
and Thanksgiving on Sunday, 15th October 2023 instead of 5th November 2023 and the
service would be held at the incumbent Mayor‟s church. Ordinarily this year‟s service should
have been held on Sunday, 5th November 2023. Regrettably, His Worship the Mayor would
not be available for the greater part of November hence the hosting of the service in October.
In addition, the costs for the hosting of the Annual Civic Service were shared between
Council and the church of the incumbent Mayor. Guests from various sectors of the
Bulawayo Community were invited to grace the occasion.
His Worship, the Mayor and Councillors were advised accordingly.
RESOLVED
That the abovementioned report be received

and noted.
(15) REQUEST TO HOST A COCKTAIL FOR HIS EXCELLENCY THE PREMIER AND
HIS DELEGATION FROM THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE IN POLOKWANE SOUTH
AFRICA – 11 OCTOBER, 2023.
The Town Clerk reported (3rd October, 2023) that he was in receipt of the following
correspondence from Mr. P. Nyoni, the Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution-
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province;
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“Trans –Limpopo Spatial Development Initiative has invited His Excellency the
Premier to the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo and the Bulawayo
Investment Conference. This platform will allow tourism players from the Region and
abroad to meet and network, establish strategic business partnerships and derive value
from well- structured and informative international tourism meetings and conferences.
The Trans –Limpopo Spatial Development Initiative request the Bulawayo City
Council to host a cocktail for his Excellency the Premier and delegates. Bulawayo
City Council is a signatory to the Trans –Limpopo Spatial Development Initiative

Memorandum of Understanding.”
RESOLVED:
That authority be granted to Council to host a Cocktail for

His Excellency the Premier and His Delegation from the
Limpopo Province in Polokwane, South Africa on the 11th
October, 2023.
(16) COUNCIL SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (2023/2024 MUNICIPAL

YEAR).
The Chamber Secretary reported (4th October, 2023) that it would be recalled that
*** Special Council (13th September, 2023) considered the attached report and resolved that it be
deferred to give Councillors more time to study it. Councillors were allocated their choices to
serve on the Board/Committees on a first come, first serve basis.
There were some Board and Committees that had not been taken, and each Councillor
was allowed to serve on one Board/Committee.
The matter was considered and discussion ensued. Councillor T. Maposa wanted his
name to be removed from Sizinda Vocational Training Centre and be replaced by the Ward
Councillor of the area.
Councillor A. Batirai did not support the list. He proposed and was seconded that all
Committee Chairpersons step down and allow non Committee Chairpersons to sit on these
boards.
Councillor M. Mahlangu concurred. He felt that there was a need for the list to be
clear.
The Deputy Mayor (Councillor D. Mabuto) noted that other boards required
Chairpersons of Committees.
The Mayor (Senator D. Coltart) supported the proposal by Councillor A. Batirai. He

therefore proposed that Councillor A. Batirai and M. Mahlangu in consultation with the
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Chamber Secretary should deal with the issue and report to Council accordingly. He urged
Councillors to submit their proposals in time.
Thereafter, it was:-
RESOLVED:
(1) That the matter be deferred to allow Councillors to

make submissions of their choices of the
Boards/Committees they would like to serve.
(2) That Councillors A. Batirai and M. Mahlangu in

consultation with the Chamber Secretary deal with
the issue and thereafter submit a detailed report to
Council accordingly.
(17) REQUEST TO SUBMIT DEVOLUTION PROJECTS FOR 2024
The Financial Director reported (4th October, 2023) that a letter dated 27 September
2023 from the Acting Permanent Secretary of Local Government and Public Works was
received in relation to the above mentioned issue. The letter stated that:
Treasury issued the second call circular to guide preparation of the 2024 budgets.
The circular is encouraging extensive consultations on the projects to be implemented
in 2021 with the intention to come up with a 2024 Annual Devolution Investment
Plan. In this plan, on-going projects should be given top priority.
The Annual Devolution Investment Plan will require Local Authorities to submit
projects to be implemented in 2024 not later than the 5th of October 2023. The
required information must be submitted to the respective desk officers in the Advisory
Section.
Devolution projects that were submitted last year together with 2023 budget following
extensive consultation process were shown below:
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Asset Description 2023 Devolution 2023 Devolution

Asset Classification Projects Projects
ZWL USD
LAND BUILDINGS Updating of
Valuations and
13,120,000.00
Property management 20,000.00
system
LAND BUILDINGS General Revaluation
459,200,000.00
2023 700,000.00
INFRUSTRUCTURE Road reconstruction
715,040,000.00
ASSETS 1,090,000.00
INFRUSTRUCTURE Purchase of
ASSETS Motorised Grader 223,040,000.00
340,000.00
(2)
INFRUSTRUCTURE Purchase of Front
131,200,000.00
ASSETS End Loader 200,000.00
INFRUSTRUCTURE Purchase of road
164,000,000.00
ASSETS paver 250,000.00
INFRUSTRUCTURE Purchase of Skid
ASSETS steer (2) and 157,440,000.00
240,000.00
Assessories
INFRUSTRUCTURE Purchase of Pavement
ASSETS Reconstruction 295,200,000.00
450,000.00
Recycler
MOTOR VEHICLES Ambulances
209,920,000.00
320,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Compressor
19,680,000.00
30,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Hiace Minibus-
65,600,000.00
Kombis 100,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Utility 1 ton Pick
262,400,000.00
Ups/Vannette 400,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Half ton Picks Ups
65,600,000.00
100,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES hydraulic platform
52,480,000.00
80,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Street sweeper
59,040,000.00
90,000.00
INFRASTRUCTURE Colbro Sewer
131,200,000.00
ASSET 200,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Water tenders
131,200,000.00
200,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Refuse Trucks
328,000,000.00
500,000.00
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MOTOR VEHICLES Tipper trucks

164,000,000.00
250,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES 3 Tonner dropside
65,600,000.00
truck 100,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLES Recovery truck
39,360,000.00
60,000.00
INFRASTRUCTURE Vulindlela Primary
196,800,000.00
ASSET School 300,000.00
INFRUSTRUCTURE Construction of new
65,600,000.00
ASSETS Cowdray Park Clinic 100,000.00
INFRUSTRUCTURE Construction of
ASSETS emganwini clinic 65,600,000.00
100,000.00
and maternity
TOTAL DEVOLUTION PROJECTS FOR
4,080,320,000 6,220,000
2023
Council implemented 5 projects (in bold in the table above) selected by communities.
2 projects were ongoing namely Vulindlela Primary School and Emganwini Clinic. Due to
limited disbursement of devolution funds most of the projects had not been implemented.
Government had initially allocated City of Bulawayo Z$4,080,320,000 (or

US$6,220,000 converted at the rate ruling when the 2023 budget was submitted). The figure
was reviewed upwards by a further Z$9 billion. This year a total Z$710,712,000 had been
disbursed of which Z$550,242,434 was used to pay VAT for a grader purchased by Council.
In the coming year it was anticipated that Government might review upwards the
allocation or allocate a similar amount which translated to Z$37.32 billion at today‟s official
exchange rate. However additional projects valued at US$33.5 million had been identified for
funding through the devolution funds (see attached schedule) together with those that were
not done last year.
Item/Project Name Programme Project Scope 2024 budget

allocation in
USD
Vundu Hostels Social Services Rehabilitation

350,000
Makhandeni Library Social Services Rehabilitation
500,000.00
Burombo Hostels Social Services Rehabilitation
250,000.00
Sidojiwe Hostel Social Services Rehabilitation
220,000.00
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Getrude Hostel Social Services Rehabilitation

150,000.00
Millennium Social Houses Social Services Construction
75,000.00
Aisleby Farm School Social Services Refurbishment of
Staff Houses 50,000.00
Khuzwayo Primay School Social Services Construction of the
School 300,000.00
Vulindlela Primary School Social Services Construction of
Classroom Blocks 950,000.00
Sizalendaba School Social Services Staff Houses,
Infrastructure Learning Blocks, 294,500.00
Grounds Layout
Inyathi Youth Centre Social Services Refurbishment -
Centre of Excellence 50,000.00
Mzilikazi School of Art Social Services Refurbishment -
Centre of Excellence 50,000.00
Barbourfields Stadium Social Services Completion of
Outstanding Works 1,000,000.00
Luveve Stadium Upgrading Social Services Completion of
Outstanding Works 500,000.00
Thorngrove Hospital Social Services Construction
Upgrading 560,000.00
Emganwini Community Social Services Construction
Centre 500,000.00
Mahatshula Library Social Services Construction
500,000.00
Njube Clinic Social Services Rehabilitation
250,000.00
Fife Street Cleansing Depot Social Services Upgrading
75,000.00
Personal Computers Governance & Purchase of 100

Administration computers 100,000.00
New Road Construction Roads Cowdray Park

Corridor 1,000,000.00
Reconstruction to surfacing Roads Ward reconstruction
1km/ward (10 wards/year) 210,000.00
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Reconstruction Roads Nkulumane drive

between Agogo rd 268,000.00
and Clinic
Reconstruction and Overlays Roads Reconstruction and
overlays 756,000.00
Reconstruction Roads Bristol Road North
and South 473,000.00
Overlays Roads Nketa and
Masiyephambili 350,000.00
Reconstruction Roads Steel works Road
(4,5km) 5,850,000.00
Tipper trucks (5m3) Governance & New Equipment

Administration 1,260,000.00
Hand Operated Bitumen Governance & New Equipment
Sprayer "Baby Tar" Administration 90,000.00
Fire Tenders Governance & New Equipment
Administration 333,333.33
Combined Chip Spreader and Governance & New Equipment
Bitumen Distributor Administration 1,350,000.00
Pole Auger Vehicle Governance & New Equipment
Hydraulic Platform Vehicle Governance & New Equipment
Refuse Compactor Vehicle Governance & New Equipment
Jetpatcher Governance & New Equipment
Grader Governance & New Equipment
steel drum roller Governance & New Equipment
Thorngrove hospital Social Services Laundry and Kitchen

Refurbishment rehabilitation 260,000.00
Thorngrove hospital Social Services Laundry and Kitchen
Refurbishment Equipment 360,000.00
Thorngrove hospital Social Services Rest rooms & Staff
Refurbishment quarters 300,000.00
Thorngrove hospital Social Services Bin Area
Refurbishment 5,000.00
Thorngrove hospital Social Services Incinerator
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Thorngrove hospital Social Services Water proofing at

Refurbishment Children's Ward 15,000.00
Thorngrove hospital Social Services Renovations at
Refurbishment Children's Ward 140,000.00
Thorngrove hospital Social Services T. B. Ward Renovation
Thorngrove Hospital Social Services Renovation Laboratory
Laboratory 150,000.00
Emganwini Clinic Social Services Construction of Clinic
3,000,000.00
Ngozi Landfill Maintanance WASH New Cell Construction
350,000.00
Masotsha Water Mains WASH The scope of work
Renewals covered the replacement 400,000.00
of 1.2m of 250mm AC
piping with PVC
Pumula Water Mains WASH Renewal of 2km of
Renewals 300mm AC main feeder 400,000.00
pipeline to all Pumula
Areas
Cowdray Park Pump Station WASH Diversion of sewer flow
Diversion from passing through 300,000.00
the pump station to join
the outfall sewer that
has been installed by the
AfDB project through
the installation of a
300mm pipeline that
is...m long.
Aisleby 3 Catchment Outfall WASH Rehabilitation of 1.2km
Sewers of collapsed sewer 500,000.00
outfall sections with
sizes ranging from
525mm to 800mm
Aisleby 1 and 2 Wastewater WASH SupplyandInstallation of
Treatment Works Plant and Equipment for 2,000,000.00
Rehabilitation the proposed
Rehabilitation works for
Aisleby 1 and 2
Wastewater Treatment
Plant in Bulawayo.
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Tower lights and Streetlights WASH Replacement of

Rehabilitation tower lights and 300,000.00
streetlight lamps
with solar lamps
Insiza Elevated 100m Section WASH Although Insiza dam
Rehabilitation held a lot of water the 750,000.00
City was constrained
in abstracting the
water due to pipeline
constraints hence the
proposal to
rehabilitate and
elevate certain
sections to increase
water delivery from
Insiza to Ncema by
additional 5-8
ML/Day and also
Magwegwe Sewer Diversion WASH Replacement of 200m

of 350mm GRP pipe 200,000.00
with 300mm steel
pipe.
Criterion By-Pass WASH Criterion treatment
plant was constrained 800,000.00
in delivering water
from both Plant 1 & 2
due to one delivery
pipeline being used to
the storage reservoir.
Rehabilitation Umzingwane WASH The scope involved
Booster Pump Station the replacement of 1,200,000.00
four booster pumps at
Umzingwane
Umzingwane Transformer WASH Acquisition of 1
MVA Transformer to 550,000.00
allow for operation of
three boosters at
Umzingwane Pump
Station
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Pumula East Outfall Sewer WASH Rehabilitation of

Rehabilitation three sewer outfalls : 300,000.00
1. 300mm Steel pipe
(40m) with PVC
/GRP
2.375mm
underground
concrete pipe (80m)
replacement with
PVC or GRP
400mm
3.450mm
underground
concrete pipe to
500mm GRP pipe
Magwegwe Reservoir Fence WASH The proposed scope
Upgrading and Enhancements of work covers: 200,000.00
1.Replacing the
existing worn-out
mesh wire perimeter
fence with a new
palisade fence with
razor wire on top.
2. Mounting solar
street lamps to
provide lighting at
night.
3. Construction of a
guard room and
ablution facility for
the security staff at
the reservoir.
4. Relocation of the
water kiosk located
inside the reservoir to
an exterior location
(risk management).
5. Replacement of
reservoir access
manholes lids.
33,473,500.00
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In view of the urgency of the request from the Ministry, authority was sought to
submit the attached projects for possible funding through the devolution funds.
The matter was considered and discussion ensued. Councillor E. Ndlovu felt that
Councillors should have been given enough time to submit their project proposals for
devolution. There were a lot of projects which had not been included in the list.
Councillor A. Batirai concurred. He noted that devolution was a national issue. Wider
consultations needed to be done in line with the Constitution. The timelines of the report
suppressed consultations.
The Mayor (Senator D. Coltart) then proposed and was seconded that Councillors be
given time to go through the list provided in the report and thereafter submit their proposals
to the Chairperson of the Finance and Development Committee liaising with the Financial
Director, then a detailed list be produced and submitted to the Ministry accordingly.
Thereafter, it was:-
RESOLVED:
(1) That Councillors be allowed to submit their devolution

project proposals before the deadline.
(2) That the Chairperson of the Finance and Development
Committee liaising with the Financial Director produce
and submit a detailed list of 2024 devolution project
proposals to the Ministry.
(18) AFDB MISSION BWSSIP PROJECT CLOSE OUT- REQUEST FOR FORMER
PROJECT MANAGERS TO BE PART OF THE PROJECT CLOSE-OUT AS
CONSULTANTS –FROM 16TH – 20TH OCTOBER 2023
The Director of Engineering Services reported (3rd October, 2023) that the African
Development Bank had offered Council a grant of USD33.6 million through the Government
of Zimbabwe to finance the Bulawayo Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project
(BWSSIP). The Grant funding was used in the rehabilitation of targeted critical components
of the City‟s water and sewerage infrastructure in order to improve access to water and
sanitation and reduce environmental pollution.
The implementation of the BWSSIP Project started in Bulawayo in 2016 and had
been completed in June 2023. There was need for the Project to close out in a positive note
with consideration of possibly unlocking further funding from the African Development
Bank as the Project was a first of its model in Zimbabwe where the Executing Agent was
granted powers to implement the project in terms of planning, procuring, contract
administration and management. The project was modelled on the sidelines of skills transfer
and empowerment.
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This was a critical moment for the City of Bulawayo to close out the project in a
positive note with required human capital who executed the project as Project Managers but
currently most of those critical Project Managers had left Council.
The following were the former Project Managers who left Council and needed to be
engaged as Consultants and may not attend if there was no compensation for the five days as
they would need to take vacation leave wherever they were working or leave their businesses
for Council duty:
These were the former Project Managers who had left Council employment:
Vusisizwe J. Sibanda
ThulaniDube
Michael Ncube
Mercy Ncube
The AFDB was planning a field mission for the preparation of the Project Completion
Report for the Bulawayo Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project from 16 -20
October 2023. The purpose of the visit was to review and close the project.
It was against this background that the City was requesting the engagement of the
above former staff members for the period of the Bank review mission.
The cost of hiring the above members would be borne by Council and amounted to ZWL$23
627 000 million total and Council rates as per travelling and subsistence had been used as
basis for calculating the fees.
The fees would range from ZWL$5 796 000, ZWL$7 933 000 to ZWL$9 898 000
depending on distance from Bulawayo and the total fees if the four of them come would be
ZWL$23 627 000.
RESOLVED:
(1) That authority be granted to engage former Project Managers,

namely Mercy Ncube, Vusumuzi J. Sibanda, Thulani Dube and
Michael Ncube as consultants from 16th – 20th October 2023.
(2) That a total fee of ZWL$23 627 000 million be paid to them
prorated as per distance covered to come to Bulawayo for
assisting Council since they are no longer Council employees.
(19) COUNCILLORS INDUCTION

The Town Clerk reported (3rd October, 2023) that the Ministry of Local Government
and Public Works had rolled out its 1st phase of Councillors‟ Induction in September and City
of Bulawayo Councillors were inducted in Gweru on 7th and 8th September, 2023. The
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objective of the induction was to introduce all the elected Councillors to the Local
Government System.
The proposed dates for the workshop were 18th to 20th October, 2023
The matter was considered and the Mayor (Senator. D. Coltart) sought clarification on
the report. In his view, the amount to fund the Councillors‟ Induction was too much. He also
enquired why the induction was being proposed to be done outside the City. It was prudent
for the induction to be done locally and reduce costs. Induction was very important but at the
moment Council had more pressing service delivery issue that needed funding. Most of
Council‟s revenue came from rate payers who were financially struggling. The spending of
such huge amounts would attract adverse comments from residents. A few weeks ago City of
Harare had appeared in the Local Newspaper, residents complaining about US$20 000 spent
on Councillors‟ induction. He proposed that the Councillors‟ induction be done locally in the
City.
Councillor S. Cronje concurred. In her view, the amount to be spent on induction was
too much. A local venue would reduce the costs.
Councillor S. Moyo opposed the proposal. A local venue would not work on
Councillors were family persons and Ward stewards. There were a lot of issues that
Councillors had to attend to which could result in divided attention. She proposed that the
workshop be held at Matopos.
Councillor M.T. Moyo supported the induction to be held outside the City. Such
workshops were important to Councillors for their work. The costs were justified. The only
challenge was the proposed Hotel in Zvishavane which was of a substandard nature. Again,
the Hotel was not conducive for Councillors.
Councillor S. Dube and A. Batirai felt that the Councillors should be consulted before
decisions were made on their travelling. The proposed Hotel was not being supported. The
Hotel had less than 38 Hotel rooms which were not of a good standard. They had proposed
Victoria Falls.
Councillor E. Ndlovu clearly supported the Councillors‟ induction to be held outside

the City. He sighted the issues of team building and concentration. He proposed that
Councillors Induction workshop be held in Kwekwe. This proposal was not seconded.
Councillor F.T. Madzana was in support of the Councillors‟ Induction to be held in

Zvishavane for the reasons cited in the report. The only variation was to also include strategic
planning.
This was seconded by Deputy Mayor (Councillor D. Mabuto) who said that
combining activities would save costs. He also felt that Chairpersons of resident‟s
associations be invited.
Z (ix)
Council
4.10.2023
The Chamber Secretary responded to the concerns raised. She explained that Council
had proposed Zvishavane because it was near. The previous Induction was held in Gweru
recently 7th and 8th September, 2023 at Village Lodge. Some nearer towns like Plumtree and
Gwanda had no facilities. Victoria Falls was far away and the road was now impassable.
Matopos was a tourist attraction and the accommodation rates were very high. A number of
qualified resource persons would be invited to deliver presentations.
Thereafter, the Mayor (Senator. D. Coltart) divided the house on 2 venue proposals,
Gweru and Matopos. Gweru received the majority votes.
Thereafter it was:-
RESOLVED:
1) That the Councillors‟ Induction Workshop be held in

Gweru on the proposed dates 18th to 20th October, 2023
2) That all other arrangement be left to the office of the
Town Clerk.
(20) PAYMENT TERMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE MAYORAL POOL VEHICLE –
FORMER MAYOR SOLOMON MGUNI
The Chamber Secretary reported (4th October, 2023) that members would recall that
on the 2nd of August, 2023 Council resolved that the Toyota Hilux Double Cab be sold to the
Mayor at a depreciated value of US $ 9 566.
The former mayor had since written a letter proposing to settle the purchase price on
the following terms:
1. US$ 2000 upon signing of the Agreement of Sale

2. The balance thereof payable in eight(8) equal monthly installments
Going by precedence, previous former mayors were granted payment terms with 6%
interest on outstanding payments and the vehicle comprehensively insured by the purchaser
in order to protect Council‟s interests.
Authority was hereby sought to adopt the proposed terms of payment
RESOLVED:
That authority be granted to adopt the proposed term of

payment as stated in the report:-
(a) US$2000 upon signing of the Agreement of Sale.

(b) The balance thereof payable in eight (8) equal instalments.
____________________________
Z (x)
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL: SPECIAL MEETING HELD IN

THE COMMITTEE ROOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON FRIDAY 20 TH
OCTOBER, 2023 AT 12:00 NOON
___________________________
PRESENT:
His Worship the Mayor (Senator D. Coltart)

Councillor G. Gumede
“ N. Khumalo
“ M. Mabeza
“ M. Mahlangu
“ M. Masuku
“ M. Matunha
“ A. Mhlanga
“ L. Mohamed
“ A.R Moyo
“ M. Moyo
“ S. Moyo
“ T. Moyo
“ L. Mphandwe
“ L. Mwinde
“ A. Ndlovu
“ E. Ndlovu
“ K. Ndlovu
“ N. Ndlovu
“ D. Netha
“ O.D Nkomo
“ P. Nyathi
“ R. Sekete
“ L. Sibanda
“ N. Sibanda
“ Susan Sithole
ALSO
The Financial Director for the Town Clerk
The City Legal Officer for the Chamber Secretary
The Deputy Director of Engineering Services (Roads)
The Deputy Director of Housing and Community Services (Social Services)
Special Council Z (xi)
20.10.2023
(1) APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR
The Mayor (Senator D. Coltart) referred to Section 103 paragraph 4 of the Urban
Councils Act Chapter 29:15.
The paragraph read as follows:-
“(4) Where the office of Chairman, deputy mayor or deputy Chairman becomes
vacant before a meeting referred to in paragrap h (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1), the
Councillors present at a meeting of the Council held not later than thirty days after
such vacancy shall elect a successor who shall serve for the unexpired term of office
of his predecessor.”
The Mayor (Senator D. Coltart) informed Council that he had applied for leave from
the 20 October, 2023 to 12th November, 2023. The Deputy Mayor (Councillor D. Mabuto)
th
had been recalled by his political party rendering the office of the Deputy Mayor vacant. He
referred back to the Urban Councils Act Chapter 29:15 section 103. It was not very clear on
how the election of Acting Mayor should be conducted.
Council agreed that nominations be submitted and seconded. There after a secret
ballot vote be done.
He then called for nominations. Councillor S. Moyo nominated Councillor N.

Khumalo. The nomination was seconded.
Councillor E. Ndlovu nominated himself. Councillor M. Moyo nominated himself as

well. Both nominations were seconded.
Thereafter a voting process was conducted. Councillor N. Khumalo received the

majority of votes and was declared the Acting Mayor from the 20 th October, 2023 to 12th
November, 2023.
It was accordingly:-
RESOLVED
(1) That Councillor N. Khumalo be elected Acting

Mayor from 20th October, 2023 to 12th November,
2023.
(2) That in the event that the Deputy Mayor (Councillor D. Mabuto)
is reinstated before the 12th November he will re-assume his
duties and will take over as Acting Mayor.
________________________________________
Z (xii)
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL: SPECIAL MEETING HELD IN

THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON TUESDAY 30 TH
OCTOBER, 2023 AT 12:00 NOON (BUDGET ANNOUNCMENT)
___________________________
PRESENT:
Councillor N. Khumalo (Acting Mayor)

“ M. Mabeza
“ M. Mahlangu
“ M. Masuku
“ M. Matunha
“ A. Mhlanga
“ L. Mohamed
“ A.R Moyo
“ M. Moyo
“ S. Moyo
“ T. Moyo
“ L. Mphandwe
“ L. Mwinde
“ A. Ndlovu
“ E. Ndlovu
“ K. Ndlovu
“ N. Ndlovu
“ D. Netha
“ O.D Nkomo
“ P. Nyathi
“ R. Sekete
“ L. Sibanda
“ N. Sibanda
“ Susan Sithole
ALSO:
The Acting Town Clerk
The Deputy Director of Engineering Services (Roads)
The Deputy Director of Housing and Community Services (Social Services)
The Divisional Environmental Health Officer for the Director of Health Services
The Valuer for the Director of Town Planning
Special Council Z (xiii)
30.10.2023
(1) REVENUE AND CAPITAL ESTIMATES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 ST DECEMBER
2024.
The Acting Mayor (Councillor N. Khumalo) referred to the abovementioned estimates

(2024) and requested the Chairperson of the Finance and Development Committee (Councillor
M. Moyo) to present the report on the budget proposal for the year ending 2024.
Councillor M. Moyo delivered the budget speech in which he proposed a Revenue

Budget of US $167, 462, 100 and a Capital Budget of US $96, 602, 316.
*** Copy of his presentation was attached to the signed minutes.
He confirmed that this was a stand still budget i.e no tariff increase for the year 2024.
The budget was crafted inline with the national budget theme “Consolidating economic
transformation.” He encouraged resident to pay their monthly utility bills on time.
After Councillor M. Moyo had delivered his speech, Councillor A. Ndlovu commended
Council for coming up with such budget. The budget was being crafted during a difficult period
of the national economic meltdown. Council was facing a lot of service delivery challenges.
The presented budget was very clear in addressing these service delivery challenges.
Councillor M. Mahlangu emphasized the need for discipline and accountability if the
aspirations contained in the budget proposals were to be achieved. He implored on residents and
staff to desist from intercepting those who wanted to pay in foreign currency and instead
offering to swipe for them. He observed that suppliers also preferred foreign currency and
therefore Council had to get the much needed foreign currency in order for it to operate.
Councillor E. Ndlovu concurred. Such indiscipline had a negative impact to Council.

He encouraged residents to consider making more payments in foreign currency so that more
improvements could be done in terms of service delivery. Once residents paid their bills on
time, most service delivery challenges would be dealt with.
Thereafter Councillor E. Ndlovu proposed the adoption of the 2024 budget proposals as
submitted and was duly seconded. There was no counter proposal and it was unanimously:-
Special Council Z (xiv)
30.10.2023
RESOLVED:
That the estimates of income and expenditure on

Revenue and Capital Estimates for the year 2024
(Revenue – US$67,462,100 and Capital
US$96,602,316) as submitted be adopted, and the
Minister of Local Government and Public Works be
advised accordingly in terms of section 288 of the
Urban Councils Act Chapter 29:15 so that the budget
can be approved by him on time.
_________________________________________
ANNEXURE ‘B’
REPORT OF THE FUTURE WATER SUPPLIES AND WATER ACTION COMMITTEE:
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON
TUESDAY 3RD OCTOBER, 2023 AT 4.00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Councillor E. Ndlovu (Chairperson)

“ N.H. Mpofu (Deputy Chairperson)
“ S. Dube
“ N. Khumalo
“ M. Matunha
“ T. Mhizha
“ T Moyo
“ K. Ndlovu
“ P. Nyathi
“ N. Sibanda
“ Z. Tshongwe
ALSO
The Town Clerk

APOLOGY
Councillor D. Mabuto (Deputy Mayor)

(1) STATUS OF WATER RESOURCES
The Director of Engineering Services reported (28th September, 2023) that as at

th
20 September2023, the City's overall water percentage storage in dams was 48.76%.
*** Month on Month Actual Water Storage

Overall water storage in the dams as at 20thSeptember 2023 was 202,173,039 m³. The consumption
trend was at an average of 114.5Mℓ/day and the daily average raw water abstraction
was110.7Mℓ/day for clear/treated water production.
COMPARISON OF OVERAL STORAGE IN SUPPLY DAMS

BETWEEN 2021,2022 AND 2023
2021 2022 2023
350,000,000
VOLUME IN CUBIC METRES
300,000,000
250,000,000
200,000,000
150,000,000
100,000,000
50,000,000
-
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
MONTH
Fig 1.1 Comparison of monthly overall dam storage for 2021, 2022 and 2023
City Consumption
The total consumption for the month of September 2023 was 3,549,555m3with a daily
average of 114.5ML. The average daily consumption for September 2022 was 126.8ML/day
and these differences in consumption were due to the different shedding regimes in the
mentioned period. Currently the city was under the Daily Restoration Strategies as compared
to a 72-hour shedding program in September 2022.
SIV Vs CONSUMPTION FOR SEPTEMBER2023
180,000
160,000
140,000
120,000
VOLUME
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
-
10-Sep
11-Sep
12-Sep
13-Sep
14-Sep
15-Sep
16-Sep
17-Sep
18-Sep
19-Sep
20-Sep
1-Sep
2-Sep
3-Sep
4-Sep
5-Sep
6-Sep
7-Sep
8-Sep
9-Sep
21-Aug
22-Aug
23-Aug
24-Aug
25-Aug
26-Aug
27-Aug
28-Aug
29-Aug
30-Aug
31-Aug
DATE
SIV CONSUMPTION
Fig 1.2 System Input Volume Vs Consumption
Dam Levels
As at 20 September 2023, percentage storage decreased from the previous month of August 2023 by
2.04% from 50.80% to 48.76%. Total volume was 202,173,039m3 of which the usable volume was
185,587,931 m³. During a similar period, last year, the operational dams contained 206,337,864 m³of
water (i.e.49.76%), which was 1.00% more than the current storage. A summary of dam volumes
and percentages was as shown in Table1.1.1 below.
Table 1.1.1Comparison of dam volumes as at 20 September2023
20 SEPTEMBER 2023 20 SEPTEMBER 2022 20 AUGUST 2023

DAM Volume (m3) Percent Volume (m3) Percent Volume (m3) Percent (%)
(%) (%)
Insiza 111,521,529 64.28 119,041,594 68.62 115,235,871 66.42
Inyankuni 28,906,910 35.78 35,734,910 44.24 30,150,190 37.32
Lower Ncema 7,769,000 42.60 8,871,720 48.64 8,514,400 46.69
Umzingwane 3,256,500 7.29 2,669,580 5.98 3,957,500 8.86
Upper Ncema 10,549,100 23.21 3,437,060 7.56 10,694,900 23.53
Mtshabezi 40,170,000 77.26 36,583,000 70.36 42,087,100 80.94
Total 202,173,039 48.76 206,337,864 49.76 210,639,961 50.80
Dam Water Usage
Drawdown and Abstraction
An average net drawdown of 7,908,827m3 was estimated for the month and an abstraction of
3,432,839m3as in Table 1.2.1 below was realized.
Table 1.2.1 Monthly drawdown for the month ending 20 September2023.
Month September 2023 August 2023 Net drawdown Abstracted

202,173,039 210,639,961
Volume (m3)
7,908,827m3 3,432,839m3
% full 48.76 50.80
Abstraction
Abstraction from supply dams in the month of September 2023 totaled 3,432,839 m3 while
Mtshabezi pumped 442,110m3.
Table 1.2.2 was a comparison of monthly dam volumes, percentages, and abstractions for the year
2022 and 2023 whilst Figure 1.2.1 was a comparison of abstraction for the years 2022 and 2023.
Table 1.2.2 Comparison of monthly dam volumes, percentages, and abstractions
Volume (m3) Percentage Abstraction (m3)
2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023

August 215,459,263 210,639,961 51.96 50.80 3,255,615 3,521,357
September 206,337,864 202,173,039 49.76 48.76 4,003,366 3,432,839
COMPARISON OF MONTHLY ABSTRACTION FOR 2021 , 2022 and
2023
7,000,000.00
6,000,000.00
5,000,000.00
VOLUME
4,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
0.00
JAN FEB MARC APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
MONTH
2021 2022 2023
Fig 1.2.1Comparison of monthly abstraction for 2021,2022& 2023
Projected Depletion
Table 1.2.3 showed the expected depletion periods per dam site whereas Table 1.2.4 illustrated the
maximum abstractions that could be achieved per dam site if still in operation for the year. This was
an assumption that the city population and the city development growth remained as it were.
Projected Depletion
Table 1.2.3 Expected depletion periods dam by dam as at 20 September2023.
Dam depletion figures as at 20 September 2023

Volume of Available Depletion Period
Dam 3 Depletion Month
Water(m ) (Less Dead water) (months)
Insiza Dam 104,581,889 28.97926982 06-Mar-26
Inyankuni 25,675,670 28.80149059 28-Feb-26
Lower Ncema 7,039,492 6.298110321 02-Apr-24
Umzingwane 1,469,960 1.133150765 25-Oct-23
Upper Ncema 8,730,760 6.960804998 22-Apr-24
Mtshabezi 38,090,160 46.76056584 08-Sep-27
Total (m3) 185,587,931
NB: Lower Ncema normally depleted later than indicated as Upper Ncema was used as a
source for it. The above were the current obtaining figures as at date of preparation of this
report
Table 1.2.4 Projected daily water abstraction capacities from supply sources from January to
December 2023 if there were no further rains.
Dam Depletio DAILY MAXIMUM WATER AVAILABLE FOR ABSTRACTION (ML) UP TO

n DECEMBER 2023
Month JAN FEB MA APR MAY JUN JUL AU SEP OCT NOV DEC
R G
Insiza 06-Mar- 51 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55
26
Inyan 28-Feb-26 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
kuni
Upper 22-Apr-24 Water abstracted via lower Ncema
Ncem
a
Lower 02-Apr-24
Ncem 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
a
Umzin 25-Oct-23
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 - - -
gwane
Mtsha 08-Sep-27 Currently Water abstracted via 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
bezi Mzingwane
Nyam.
(Roch 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
ester)
Nyam.
(Eppi
ng 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Forest
)
Total
Raw
water
Availa
ble for 105 109 109 109 109 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
pumpi
ng to
Criter
ion
(ML)
Ave
Syste
m
Input 123.3 123.9 102.0 125.5 127.8 121.0 123.6 109.1 117.3
Volum
e 2023
(ML/d
)
Act.
Ave,
Daily
Consu 124.7 119.1 103.1 122.7 130.2 121.5 122.6 113.9 114.5
mptio
n
2023(
ML/d)
Act.
Ave,
Daily
Consu
mptio
n
2022( 146.9 148.2 148.4 144.9 150.9 151.0 132.5 87.1 128.6 121.5 120.6 101.6
ML/d)
Reservoirs
The average daily reservoir levels during the month of September fairly stabilized from
the previous month of August although 6J, Rifle Range and Tuli struggled to maintain
stable levels as shown in Table 1.3.1.
City Reservoir Levels trend on the last two months.

Average Daily Reservoir Levels - Aug-Sep 2023
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Magwegwe Hillside R.R 6.J Tuli Crit Clear Crit Raw
FSL September August
Fig 1.3.1Reservoirs levels for the period Aug-Sep
Table 1.3.1Average City Reservoir levels for the month of September2023.
Reservoir Critical level Level Design Volume Comments

Magwegwe 9.0 ft 12.84 108.0ML Fair position
Hillside 17.0 ft 15.44 45.0ML Fair position
Rifle Range 5 .0 ft 10.92 67.5ML Average
6.J 12.0 ft 10.35 45.0ML Average
Tuli 6.0 ft 11.44 45.0ML Average
Crit Clear 1.0 m 2.63 90.0ML Fair position
Crit Raw 1.0 m 0.98 1400ML Critical position
TOTAL 1800.5ML
Table 2.1- Available Pumps
Source Pump station No. of Working Not Comments

Pumps working
Surface Ncema
Water Flow serve No.2 and 3 required re aligning of pump and
3 1 2
pipe work
Sulzer No.1 motor burnt and delivery valve under
3 1 2 service No.3 motor burnt, starter and
delivery valve under repair
37" Sulzer No 1, No 5 motors failed and were at the
main stores, No 2 and 4 motors sent for
repairs to BAW, No 3
10 3 7
motor burnt, No 9 motor failed after a power
surge(24/10/22), No 10 required starter
repairs
Fernhill
Flow serve No.2 Isolator mechanism under repair, air
3 2 1
valves required O-ring
Sulzer No. 7 burnt motor, Retork unit needed
repair, transformer down No. 6 starter burnt
3 1 2
and Faulty transformer to be repaired, motor
needed drying
42" Sulzer Spares No.5 motor burnt and cable
required replacement, No. 2 valve under
7 4 3
repair awaiting spares and No. 6 Breaker
needed repair.
Inyankuni Pump 1 required servicing and bearing
3 2 1
change
Mzingwane Pump 1 volute was leaking, Pump 2 needed
4 2 2
replacement, pump set testing
Nyamandlovu
Rochester Pump 3 Gland follower broken and required
5 3 2
Groundwater replacement, Pump 5 under repair
Cowdray Park 2 Pumps under repair, Electro-mechanical
working on it.
5 3 2
Thereafter it was-
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND
That the above mentioned report be

received and noted.
(2) WATER DELIVERY

The Director of Engineering Services reported (28th September, 2023) as follows on the
abovementioned matter:
Ncema and Fernhill
Ncema had delivered a total of 2,740,891m3of raw water to Fernhill and783,156m3
treated water to Tuli Hill reservoir for distribution.
Available Pumping Capacities

At present, Ncema water works had a capacity to pump a maximum of 40Mℓ to
45Mℓ/day out of the expected 80Mℓ/day (design capacity) clear water due to 60% of the
filters not working and to be addressed through the tender for the Rehabilitation of these
filters. Raw water pumping figures were currently influenced by the available abstraction
from operational dams, the conveyance capacities of the bulk mains and the number of
operational pumps at any given time. -Table 2.1 showed the current available pumps.
Mtshabezi pumped 442,110m3in the month of September 2023.

Mtshabezi pumping trend over 4 years
800000
700000
600000
Mshabezi Pumping (m3)
500000
400000
300000
200000
100000
Pumping 2020 Pumping 2021 Pumping 2022 Pumping 2023
Fig 2.1Comparison of 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Mtshabezi Pumping.
Nyamandlovu
A total of 213.1ML was delivered to Magwegwe reservoir from Cowdray Park. This was
an increase from last month’s total of 140ML. September deliveries had continued to
increase with a maximum of 9.5ML/day delivered and a minimum of 1.7ML/day. The
month’s daily average delivery increased from 5.53ML/day in August to 6.87ML/day in
September 2023. The year’s average daily deliveries were summarized in Figure 2.2
below.
Nyamandlovu Daily Average Pumped in 2023 (ML/day)
9.00
Daily Average Volume Received in (ML/day)
8.00
7.00
6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
-
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daily Average Pumped (ML/day) 6.46 8.57 6.54 4.22 4.56 4.99 3.91 5.53 6.87
Fig 2.2Nyamandlovu pumping in the year 2023
Leaks on the delivery lines

A total of 22 leaks were encountered during the month of September 2023on the
conveyance pipelines including leaks on the air vessels.
Table 2. 2 Bulk conveyance burst pipes and leaks.
Pipeline Insiza Inyankuni 30” Mzingwane Flowserve Sulzer 15” Nyamandlovu Ncema Tot
Received 0 4 3 2 5 1 1 6 0 22
Repaired 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 6
Outstanding 1
0 4 2 1 3 0 5 0 16
*Pipeline inspector noted in availability of excavator and 675mm VJ couplings as reasons for outstanding jobs.\
Thereafter it was-

received and noted.
(3) TREATMENT CAPACITY AND CONSUMPTION

above mentioned matter:
*** Available water treatment capacities
Water treatment capacities for the city’s two water treatment plants were as follows:
Table 3.1Treatment capacities of Criterion and Ncema waterworks

Plant Design Capacity Estimated Actual Treated in Comments
(m3)/d Current Capacity September 2023
(m3/d) (m3)
855,858 8 filters out of 20 were operational and this
Ncema 80,000 45,000
translated to an operational capacity of 35%.
14 out of 16 Filters were operational and this
2,618,215 translated to a87.5% operational Capacity. De-
Criterion 180,000 110,000
sludging system and cleaning of clarifiers had room
to improve treatment capacity to 130,000 m3.
Total 260,000 155,000 3,474,073
Fernhill had delivered a total of 2,740,891m³ total raw water, an average of 88.42ML/day in the
month of September 2023. This was an increase in the raw water delivery compared to the month
of August where an average of 74.51ML/day was delivered.
Criterion - Raw Water Delivered vs Outflow

100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
ML/Day
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
-
Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23
Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23
Raw Water Delivered (ML/Day) 79.18 80.68 60.60 86.96 90.06 77.26 89.84 74.51 88.42
Criterion Output (ML/Day) 80.15 80.82 69.01 86.72 91.69 82.56 86.27 74.49 85.14
Fig 3.1 Criterion Water Works Raw Water Delivered vs. Outflow
Thereafter it was-

received and noted.
(4) CITY BOREHOLES AND WATER QUALITY
The Director of Engineering Services reported (28th September, 2023) as follows on

the abovementioned matter:-
 Development partners had contributed a lot in the alleviation of water

shortage challenges by sinking boreholes in residential areas.
 City boreholes were under community management with the municipality
offering technical support where necessary.
Council did not have the capacity to treat nor protect such water from contamination. In
that regard, bacteriological quality of borehole water could be guaranteed since the water
was untreated and subject to contamination at any time from environmental factors like
sewer overflows and bacteriological contaminated soil. Residents were therefore advised
to boil borehole water before drinking.
Borehole Status
Since 2020 to date, a total of 64 new boreholes had been sited and drilled with all fully
equipped, across the 28 wards in the city. A total of 82 boreholes had been rehabilitated
with some equipped with solar powered systems. An additional 24 boreholes had been
rehabilitated in 2023 facilitated by Africa Ahead bringing the total of rehabilitated
boreholes to 107. A summary of the boreholes worked on since 2020 was shown in the
table below.
Table 4.1City Community Borehole Situation

Borehole Status New Sites Rehabilitated Outstanding
Sites Sites for drilling
Fully Equipped 64 88 -
Drilled - 22 -
Surveyed - - 6
Sited (yet to be drilled) - - 1
Total 64 110 7
The Director of Engineering Services explained that boreholes did not belong to Council
hence Council was not obliged to repair them. Borehole water was non revenue water and was
destroying revenue collection.
The Town Clerk advised that residents now relied on borehole water and were no longer
interested in paying their bills. Loss of revenue was affecting service delivery.
Councillor N.H. Mpofu (Deputy Chairperson) said that in order to address the situation of
serious water shortages in some areas, was it not possible to construct a reservoir, drill boreholes
and pump the water from the boreholes to the reservoir. Install a bulk water meter and charge
residents for using the water.
Councillor S. Dube felt that locking boreholes when Council water was available and
unlocking during water shedding period would address the issue of people relying on boreholes
instead of Council water. This would lead people to pay their water bills.
In response to Councillor N.H. Mpofu’s sentiments the Director of Engineering Services

explained that the challenge was to monitor the quality of water in the reservoir. Water
treatment was very important. Such a project came with costs. A feasibility study was thus
necessary.
Responding to Councillor S. Dube the Chamber Secretary advised that there were people
from the community who took care of the boreholes. Those were the ones who had a time table
on when to lock and unlock the boreholes. She was of the view that locking boreholes would
affect community livelihoods as they were benefiting from the boreholes, hence loss of water by
locking would destroy the gardens and destruct the nutritional value obtained from fresh grown
vegetables. The gardens had become a source of income to many members of the community.
Thereafter it was-

received and noted.
(5) WATER CONSERVATION STRATEGIES
Public awareness and water saving campaigns.

These were ongoing through usage of various media platforms through Corporate
Communications. Continuous engagements with all relevant stakeholders through the
current platforms like the Water Crisis forums, WASH, NGOs and all other platforms
was also work in progress.
Water restrictions
Public awareness on water conservation had continued on the water rationing limits as
shared by Corporate Communications to drive towards a city consumption below that of
the safe yield of 132 ML/Day, currently the consumption trend was at 114.5ML/day for
the obtaining month.
Water augmentation projects

The City had recommended and budgeted for a number of projects to improve the current
water situation as highlighted below:
Name of Project Description Projected Estimated Remarks

Vol. Cost US ($)
Increase/ML
1.Inyankuni Increased booster capacity of the7 ML/Day $500,000 Awaiting
Booster Station pump station from two Funding
Upgrade operational and one stand by
pump to three operational and
one stand by pump
2. Mtshabezi In- Located additional booster 5.5 ML/Day $1,200,000 Awaiting
line Boosters pumps on the Mtshabezi to Funding
Mzingwane line so as to increase
water volume pumped through
3. Insiza Elevated To elevate a 100 m section of the 5 ML/Day $400,000 Project
100 m Section Insiza line where there was a sag Preliminary
and where-in the Hydraulic grade designs
was compromised thus resulting completed
in increase in head and
corresponding increase in flow.
4. Khami Dam Abstraction of Khami water and 11 $45,000,000 Awaiting
Water Recycling treatment for secondary use e.g. ML/Day Funding
Power generation by ZPC so that
the potable water currently used
for Power generation was thus
saved for primary use.
Water Shedding
Due to the ongoing supply challenges due to load shedding, the city temporarily
suspended the 72-hour shedding programme for the Daily Restoration Strategies wherein
supplies were opened or closed based on the morning city reservoirs levels.
Discussion ensued and Councillor E. Ndlovu (Chairperson) sought clarity on the

previously proposed Glassblock Dam construction and also taping water from the Matopo
Aquifer. He felt that implementation of such projects would alleviate water shortages in
Bulawayo. He requested that a report on Glassblock Dam be submitted to the Committee. He
also requested that the Committee visits Municipal Dams and the Gwayi Shangani Dam.
Councillor N.H. Mpofu sought clarity on the lease of Khami Dam to ZPC. He said it
would be an advantage for the city to use Khami water instead of leasing out.
Councillor K. Ndlovu had noticed that there was a considerable amount of water at
Enkwalini pit in Entumbane, which could be used for secondary use.
In response the Director of Engineering Services highlighted that Khami Dam water was
suitable for secondary use especially in Industry. ZPC had been used as an example and not that
Council was leasing the dam. Industries like ZPC using Khami Dam Water would save the city
on clean consumable water. A proposal on use of Khami Dam would be submitted. He further
said that Enkwalini water was not suitable for use. The area was a former landfill site and the
water emanating from underground was contaminated. On the issue of Matopo aquifer he said
that the area was outside Bulawayo therefore could become a Government project through
ZINWA. Feasibility studies had to be conducted first before concluding that there was water at
Matopo.
The Chamber Secretary advised that the water from Enkwalini should not be used for
vegetable gardening purposes as the water was contaminated and might affect people’s health in
the long run
The Town Clerk advised that there was no contract signed with regards to the construction
of the Glassblock Dam. The matter was still pending. He said reports on Glassblock Dam and
Matopo Aquifer would be submitted to the committee. Regarding site visits he advised that
these would be arranged on dates to be advised.
Thereafter it was-

received and noted.
ANNEXURE ‘C’
REPORT OF THE HEALTH, HOUSING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
ON TUESDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 2023 AT 4.00 P.M.
______________________
PRESENT:
Councillor N. Khumalo (Chairperson)

“ S. Moyo (Deputy Chairperson)
“ A. Mhlanga
“ A.R Moyo
“ L. Mphadwe
“ K. Ndlovu
“ R. Sekete
“ D. Sibanda
“ L. Sibanda
“ Suzan Sithole
ABSENT:
Councillor F.T Madzana
ALSO:

The Assistant Director of Health Services (Environmental)
_______________________________________________________________________
(1) FOOD HYGIENE: REGISTRATION OF PREMISES FOR THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER 2023
The Director of Health Services reported (5th October, 2023) as follows on the above
mentioned matter:-
Renewals– There were eleven (11) renewals during the month of September 2023.
Councillor K. Ndlovu raised concern about the sale of prepared foods from vehicle
boots and other unhygienic containers. Such activities had gone for too long without
enforcements. Residents were being exposed to disease outbreaks and food poisoning.
Councillor S. Moyo concurred. There were a number of food outlets in the city which were
not registered. Relevant by-laws should be enforced.
In response the Assistant Director of Health Services (Environmental) explained that

a joint operation would be done soon. He encouraged residents to stop buying prepared foods
from unregistered food outlets and individuals selling from vehicle boots and containers.
The Chamber Secretary also explained that all businesses were encouraged to register
their premises and be inspected. Even in the race of economic challenges basic food hygiene
should be practised and food hygiene by-laws adhered to. Inspections would continue to be
done to protect both the residents and the registered/licenced businesses. She urged
Councillors to support by-laws enforcement.
Thereafter it was:-
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND:
That the abovementioned report be

received and noted.
(2) CLEANSING SECTION
mentioned matter:-
Street Sweeping
Streets in the Central Business District were swept daily. Sadly, the efforts were not able to
match the amount of littering in some high –pedestrian volume areas in the city.
Waste management education and enforcement

Two (2) clean up campaigns were conducted during the month whereas eight (8) waste
education sessions were held during the month under review. Enforcement operations saw 22
intimations and 03 deposit fines being issued for dumping. Vehicle shortages were impeding
effective waste education and enforcement in the city.
Refuse removal
The eastern areas were serviced weekly during the month and due to vehicle breakdowns,
some tasks overlapped into the next day. The western areas were satisfactorily serviced using
the Community Refuse Removal Program. However illegal waste disposal remained despite a
consistent service being provided in the residential areas. Night refuse collection in the CBD
had continued during the month under review. Challenges had remained with the clearing of
sweepings, health care waste from Council clinics and waste in shopping centres due to
shortage of vehicles.
Vehicle Situation
The vehicle situation was summarised in the table below:-
Type of Total No of No of Comments

vehicle/ number of vehicles/ vehicles
Plant Vehicles / Plant under
Plant operating workshop
Refuse 14 07 07 50 breakdowns (9 Mechanical
Trucks faults & 41 punctures) recorded
during the month
Box 01 0 01 Waiting for order for vehicle to be
Trucks converted into a skip hauler
Tippers 02 0 02 Awaiting for Procurement
Management Unit to procure spares
to do the vehicle repairs
Water 01 1 0
Bowser
3 Tonne 01 0 01 Awaiting spares procurement
Trucks
1 Tonne 07 03 04
trucks
Vehicles with outstanding problems

Bcc Make Nature of the problem Comment
no
022 UD330 Clutch assay, sleeve, radiator, Waiting for PMU to procure
Compactor adjusters, c/shaft, sensor spares
036 3 Tonner Brakes and clutch Work in progress
039 Mazda Engine Overhaul Waiting for order for repairs
B1600 from PMU
042 UD80 Tipper Brakes Work in progress
043 UD80 Tipper Clutch overhaul, tyres, tubes, Waiting for PMU to procure
flaps spares
055 Mazda Engine Overhaul Waiting for order for repairs
B1600 from PMU
072 Sino Howo Broken Differential Pinion, Waiting for PMU to procure
Compactor coupling, tensioner, radiator spares
077 UD 90 Compaction system Undergoing repairs
Refuse
Compactor
085 Sino Howo Telescopic cylinder Work in progress
Compactor
097 Sino Howo Engine problem Work in progress
Compactor
Dog Control
No dog notices were issued during the month. Dog control activities were hampered by lack
of transport to do patrols.
Landfill
Equipment shortages had continued to plague landfill operations. Efforts were being done to
repair landfill machinery.
The following volumes were disposed at the Richmond Sanitary Landfill during the
month:
Type of refuse July August 2023 September 2023

Domestic & 3 094 010kg 2 956 818kg 3 425 590kg
Commercial Waste
Industrial Solid Waste 1 547 927kg 750 000kg 1 083 970kg
Council Departments 23 330kg 20 380 16 210kg
(solid waste)
Industrial Liquid 73 000lites 64 000litres 48 000litres
Waste
The Committee considered the matter and Councillor Susan Sithole raised concern on
the Community Sweepers. She felt that the numbers of Community Sweepers should be
reviewed upward in each and every ward. This would be inline with the delimitation exercise
which increased the sizes wards. She was also concerned about a property in Ward 11 which
had too many dogs. She wanted to know how many dogs residents were allowed to keep:
Councillor A.R. Moyo concurred. He requested for a tie-up order. He noted that some
of these stray dogs were not vaccinated against rabies. The number of Community Sweepers
should be increased. The city was very dirty.
Councillor K. Ndlovu noted that other councillors had already submitted a list of
Community Sweepers in their Wards. Community Truckers in her Ward 10 were now doing a
disservice to the Community. Instead of collecting refuse door to door, they encouraged
residents to dump refuse at some common place so that they saved their fuel. This had
resulted in the creation of an illegal dump.
Councillor S. Moyo supported the increase of Community Sweepers in each and

every Ward. The delimitation exercise had caused all these challenges.
The Chairperson (Councillor N. Khumalo) sought clarity on the progress made in

terms of the workstudy? The current budget only accommodated the number of Community
Sweepers in old Wards. The numbers should be maintained until workstudy had been
completed.
The Assistant Director of Health Services (Environmental) explained that the

Community Sweepers programme had been budgeted for using the old Wards. The 2024
budget would be done using the new Wards. The Community Sweepers numbers would be
reviewed accordingly. Administratively the Wards delimitation exercise did not affect the
coverage of Sweepers.
The Chamber Secretary also explained that a workstudy would be conducted and a
relevant report submitted to the General Purpose Committee. New contracts would
commence (1st January 2024). Currently the same numbers would be maintained.
The tie-up order would be considered soon. The number of stray dogs had increased.
Residents in low density area with over 1000m2 stands were permitted to keep 4 dogs while
in high density areas only 2 dogs were allowed. Breeding dogs needed relevant licences.
Properties with dogs should be fenced or durawalled with a gate.
Thereafter it was:-

received and noted.
(3) HEALTH INSPECTORATE
*** The Director of Health Services submitted (5th October, 2023) the attached report
relating to the abovementioned matter:-
Councillor A.R. Moyo raised concern about the situation at Northend Shopping
Centre. The area was very dirty and there was a lot of fouling. Litter separation cages had
been erected. There was also a Tshisanyama Spot nearby. The refuse was being dumped on
an open space next to the Clinic. The Shop Owners had been approached.
Councillor K. Ndlovu noted that there was a diarrrhoea outbreak at Entumbane Ward
10. Residents had earlier complained about water discolouration after the restoration of
supplies.
In response the Assistant Director of Health Services explained that residents were
encouraged to boil their drinking water when there was discolouration. Public drinking and
fouling was enforced by Zimbabwe Republic Police. A proposed braai policy would soon be
submitted to Council accordingly.
The Chamber Secretary also explained that placing of cages was recommendable.
Residents should be encouraged to separate their litter. During a diarrhoea outbreak various
interventions were done including testing of water, water containers and the stools to
determine where the contamination was coming from. She encouraged residents to practice
good hygiene and to present themselves at health facilities so that investigations and follow
ups are possible.
Thereafter it was:-

received and noted.
(4) PEST CONTROL
mentioned matter:-
Mosquito Control
The section had continued with stream bank clearing and had cleared 220 metres along
Bulawayo Spruit, 860 metres along Njube, 2080 metres along maTsotsi and 690 metres along
Lobengula Housing Streams. Light breeding of Culex mosquitoes had been encountered and
treated using 3x500g BTI. Spotters had continued to monitor streams for mosquito breeding
and most streams and problematic areas had no breeding. No complaints had been received.
Rodent Control
The rodent control programme was still at a standstill due to unavailability of rodenticide.
Interdepartmental Requisitions
Two (2) requisitions were received for the control of white ants and rodents. The section had
attended to six (6) requisitions for the control of rodents and white ants. A total of two (2) kg
of Brodifacoum and 800mls Imidacloprid were used.
Covid 19 Activities
The section had managed to decontaminate two (2) Institutions using Hydrogen Peroxide 3%.

received and noted.
(5) CEMETERIES/CREMATIONS
mentioned matter:-
Cemetery Females Females Sub Males Males Sub Paupers Totals

0-12 13 years totals 0-12 13 totals
years + years years +
Luveve Old 0 4 4 0 6 6 10 (5)
Luveve Ext 58 58 116 29 63 92 208 (234)

Luveve No.3 0 3 3 0 0 0 3 (3)
(Pioneers)
West Park 0 5 5 0 6 6 11 (10)
Hyde Park 0 1 1 0 3 3 4 (2)
Athlone Av 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2)
Lady Stanley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (4)
Av.
Umvutsha 0 40 40 0 75 75 115 (141)
Park
Totals 58 111 169 29 153 182 351 (401)
The figures in brackets were for the previous month.
Luveve cemetery received bodies from outside the city as follows, South Africa 13, Umguza
4, Matobo 2 while Bubi, Kwekwe and Mberengwa had one each.
Umvutcha Cemetery received bodies from outside the city as follows: Harare 1, Gutu 1,
Gwanda1 and Umguza 1.
Cremations
A total of five (5) cremations, 3 males and 2 females were carried out during the month.
The Committee considered the matter and Councillor K. Ndlovu sought clarification
on the report. She wanted to know if outside bodies paid the same amount of burial fees like
the locals.
Councillor D. Sibanda noted that residents were complaining about distances travelled
to access the City’s Cemeteries. Residents were requesting for the gazetting of more
cemeteries.
The Chairperson (Councillor N. Khumalo) was concerned about vending activities

that took place at the City’s Cemeteries. There were alot of illegal vendors who sold alcohol.
She encouraged Councillors to engage residents to stop this type of behaviour which was
unAfrican.
The Assistant Director of Health Services in response explained that bodies coming
from outside the City paid more. It was difficult to reduce the distances covered to access the
City’s Cemeteries. Residents had a choice of which cemetery to use.
The Chamber Secretary explained that relevant by-laws would be enforced to stop
vending at the City’s Cemeteries. Currently the City was operating 2 Cemeteries, Luveve
Extension and Umvutsha Park Cemeteries. Marvel and Pumula South Cemeteries had been
gazetted, but the plan was to start burials at the 2 cemeteries after the filling up of Luveve
Extension and Umvutsha Park Cemetries. Resident could also embrace cremation to save
land. Land used for burials could only be reused after a hundred years.
Thereafter it was:-

received and noted.
(6) HEALTH PROMOTION UNIT: AUGUST 2023
mentioned matter:-
August September
Health Education sessions held in the clinics 2446 2552
Number of persons reached 61550 63245
Male condoms distributed during 2023 162393 162522
Female condoms distributed during September 2023 5839 5798
Risk Communication and Community Engagement on various health issues were

conducted using a combination of communication channels. Community announcements on
Cholera/ Diarrhoea awareness were conducted throughout the city. Key messages on the
importance of drinking water from safe water sources, water storage on clean closable
containers, hand washing and early health care seeking behaviour were being disseminated
on various platforms. A total of Five (5) radio programs were conducted on Khulumani FM
focusing on diarrhoea prevention, anti-littering, prevention of sewer chokes and Polio
Supplementary Immunisation Activities (SIA) Round 4 campaign.
Health Education sessions on various health issues were conducted in all health
facilities complimented by different videos with various health messages flighted on
television sets.
Type of Video Play time

COVID-19 25
Tuberculosis 30
Diarrhoea 20
Diabetes 20
Asthma 10
Hypertension 10
Nutrition 25
HIV & AIDS 20
Oral Health 15
Mental Health 15
Gender Based Violence 15
Cholera 20
Total 225 hours

received and noted.
(7) CLINIC ACTIVITIES
The following activities were provided at clinics in the month of September 2023:
Support Services - Laboratory and x ray in September 2023
Investigations August 2023 Positive September Positive

2023
Chest X Rays 351 249
Ultra Sound Scan 158
Sputum for AAFB New 7 1 18 3
XDR tests 64 5 2
Urine examination
CD4 0 - 4
FBC 1169 - 1161
RPR
Gene Xpert 815 94 690 56
HBsAg 37 1 20 1
Malaria Parasites 1 0 11 0
CrAg 99 4 116 3
Stool Xpert MTB Rif Ultra 72 4 78 1
GL. Xpert MTB Rif Ultra
TB LAM 37 7 29 3
SARS COV-2 PCR 4 0 7 5
SARS COV-2 Ag 0 0
Out Patient Attendance: September 2023
New Repeat Total

August Sept August Sept August Sept
48175 52919 23616 22677 81791 75596
There was an increase the number of new outpatients seen in September2023 compared to
August.
Reproductive Health Services: September 2023
Reason for New Repeats Total

attendance
August Sept August Sept August Sept
ANC 971 1054 3042 2837 4013 3891
Deliveries 313 301 BBAs-25 38 308 339
There was an increase in the number of new and repeat ANC visits compared to the previous
month. The number of deliveries also increased slightly.
Tuberculosis Services: September 2023
Notifications Defaulters Deaths Total in

Register
Aug Sept Aug Sept Aug Sept Aug Sept
Emakhandeni District 51 50 0 0 3 3 192 267
Northern Suburbs 44 31 0 0 3 1 282 264
District
Nkulumane District 36 28 0 0 3 0 213 176
Province 131 109 0 0 9 4 687 707
There was a decrease in the number of TB patients notified during the month of
September.
Cervical Cancer/VIAC Services: September 2023
Screened VIAC Suspicious Cryotherapy LEEP Referred for

+ve of cancer Punch
Biopsy
September 1202 30 3 12 7 6
August 1185 22 9 1 11 3
There was an increase in the number of clients who were VIAC positive compared to
the previous month.
Dental Services at Pelandaba Clinic: September2023
Activity August2023 September 2023

Dental caries 148 191
Dental abscesses 12 10
Periodontal conditions 26 28
Other conditions 17 20
Tooth extractions 191 231
Total cases 213 249
There was a decrease in dental caries. Health education on dental care to be

intensified.

received and noted.
(8) MAHATSHULA CLINIC OPENING
The Director of Health Services reported (14th September, 2023) that Mahatshula
clinic was opened to the public on 4th September 2023. The clinic offered all primary health
care services.

received and noted.
(9) HOUSING ADMINISTRATION MONTHLY REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2023
The Director of Housing and Community Services reported (5th October, 2023) that
the City of Bulawayo had eleven (11) Housing Administration offices across the city and
these were Nketa, Mpopoma, Mzilikazi, Lobengula, Entumbane, Tshabalala, Magwegwe,
Pumula, Nkulumane, Luveve and Cowdray Park. Amongst various administration matters the
offices facilitated cessions. These were for deceased estates, court orders and re-sales of
houses. The cessions were for properties that were on long term lease (25, 40 and 99 year
leases) and those on agreements of sale. The tables below showed Housing Administration
statistics for the months of August and September 2023 including staffing levels in the
section.
Table1. Comparative Housing Administration statistics for September and August 2023
Conversion to
Administration Court Voluntary Home
Office Deceased Estate Orders transfers/resale Ownership
No SEPT AUG SEPT AUG SEPT AUG SEPT AUG
1 Nketa 2 2 0 0 3 1 0 0
2 Mpopoma 4 3 0 1 1 0 0 0
3 Mzilikazi 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0
4 Lobengula 5 3 0 1 1 1 0 0
5 Entumbane 2 3 0 0 2 0 1 0
6 Tshabalala 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 0
7 Magwegwe 2 1 2 0 1 3 0 0
8 Pumula 4 3 0 1 5 8 0 0
9 Nkulumane 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 0
10 Luveve 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 0
11 Cowdray Park 0 1 1 0 8 20 0 0
12 Eastern 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 24 23 3 5 26 37 1 0
A total number of 54(fifty four) cessions were processed in the month of September
2023 while 65 were processed in August 2023
Table 2 Housing Section staffing levels

Authorised Actual
No. Description Grade Establishment Establishment Variance Acting
1 Senior Housing Officer 11 1 1 Nil Nil
2 Housing Officer 9 6 6 Nil Nil
3 Admin Assistant 7 6 1 5 5
4 Senior Clerical Assistant 5 Nil 2 0 Nil
5 Housing Clerk 4 28 18 10 1
7 Hostel Matron 5 1 0 1
8 Housing Assistant 3 11 7 4 2
9 Hostel Overseer 1 1 1 0
10 Cleaner 1 12 12 0 -
TOTAL 69 49 20 7
N.B.: There were no changes in the month of September 2023 in the sections staffing
levels
UPDATE ON HOUSING REGISTRY ACTIVITIES
Table 3: Processing of Housing Waiting List forms
Category August September

House waiting list renewals 321 249
Duplicate forms processed 27 27
New applicants 248(123 Females, 78 Males, 161( 71 females,52 males,38
47 Joints) Joint)
Number Of Captured Forms 1839 (1108 males, 612 988(582 males, 362
into AS400 system females,119 joint) females,44 joint)
Totals 2 435 1425
Capturing of Housing Waiting List forms in the AS 400 Computer System
The updating and capturing of Housing waiting list forms into the AS400 computer
system was an ongoing process and as of August 2023 an accumulative total of 102 790
forms had been captured. In September 2023 a total of 103 939 forms had been captured into
the AS400 computer system. The table below showed accumulative totals of captured forms
during the past two months.
Table 5 Shows Accumulative totals of Captured forms as of July 2023 and September 2023.
No. Month Cumulative Total
1 August 102 790
2 September 103 939
Housing Waiting list

As at December 2022 - 135 926
As at 30 September 2023 - 138116
UPDATE ON HLALANI KUHLE/GARIKAI DOUBLE ALLOCATIONS

REGULARISATION
At the beginning of the period under review Council had thirty six (36) unresolved
cases of double allocation. However, a total of six (6) cases were resolved during the period
under consideration resulting in thirty (30) cases being outstanding. The table below
summarised double allocation statistics.
Table 6 showed the number of double allocations, resolved matters and outstanding cases
No. Category Total
AUGUST SEPTEMBER
1 Double allocation 36 30
2 Resolved matters 6 4
3 Outstanding 30 26
Conversion to Home Ownership
A total of four hundred and ten (410) houses had been converted to date from rented
to home ownership. There were no changes in September.
The table below summarised conversion statistics from the three suburbs.
Table 7 Conversion statistics at Iminyela, Mabuthweni and Emganwini (Millennium)
No. Description Total number Number Variance

of units converted to
date
1 Iminyela 1232 175 1057
2 Mabuthweni 1815 206 1609
3 Emganwini 167 40 127
Total 3214 419 2793
In Mzilikazi/Makokoba a total of 1567 houses had so far been converted to home

ownership out of a total of 2283 units and 716 units were yet to be converted. Statistics of
home ownership conversion in Makokoba and Mzilikazi was shown in the table below. There
were no changes in September.
Table 8 Home ownership conversions Makokoba /Mzilikazi
No Total number of units Converted to date Variance

1 2 283 1 567 716
Table 9: Rented properties
No. Description Total number Converted Variance

of units
1 Pumula 5 1 4
There were no changes in September.
Construction of individual toilets
The construction of individual toilets had resulted in ten (10) toilets units being completed
and 217 were partially complete at Iminyela. Four hundred and eight-four toilets (484) toilets
had been done to date at Mabutweni. A total of 1331 units were still outstanding from the two
Suburbs. The table below summarised individual toilet construction progress so far.
Table 1.10 showed individual toilet progress update
No. Description Total number of Number of Variance

units individual toilets
date
1 Iminyela 1232 10 units 1 005
complete
217 units
partially
complete
2 Mabuthweni 1815 484 1 331
N.B: The project at a standstill due to funding constraints.

received and noted.
(10) COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTION
UPDATE ON SOCIAL SERVICES SECTION ACTIVITIES

Social services section administered community facilities and these were stadia, community
halls and open air arenas. During the month under review community halls and stadia were
hired out to stakeholders and residents for a variety of activities such as sports, meetings and
church sessions.
Stadia
All the major stadia in the City, namely Barbourfields, White City and Luveve played
host to a number of sporting events, mostly football matches under the auspices of the
Premier Soccer League (PSL). A total of one hundred and eleven (111) booked sessions were
recorded from all the stadia. Barbourfields stadium recorded the highest number of booked
sporting sessions (40), followed by White City (38) and Luveve (30). The table below
showed stadia booking statistics for the month under review.
Table showing name of stadia and booked sessions for the month of September 2023
No. Name of Stadium Ward Number of Sessions Amount(US$)

1 Barbourfields 8 40 14,646.09
2 Njube Desert 12 3 56.70
3 White City 13 38 790.55
4 Luveve 16 30 1,315.53
Total 111 16,808.87
Damage at Barbourfields Stadium
On Sunday the 10thof September 2023 Babourfields stadium hosted a match pitting
Highlanders Football Club and Dynamos Football Club. However, the match was aborted just
less than 40 minutes of play due to crowd trouble. This resulted in the vandalism of the
facility notably the exit gates; perimeter fence, pitch drainage, fourth match official’s bench
and corner flags were stolen. The quoted cost of repair of damages was US$ 4,121.23. The
Premier Soccer League and Dynamos, as the host club, had since been advised to effect the
repair works as per policy.
Community halls
Community halls were operational during the month under review except Mabuthweni which
was undergoing some renovations. Functions and activities that were booked included
meetings, church sessions and other related events. A total of one hundred and thirty-four
(134) booked sessions were recorded during the month under review across all the halls. The
table showed community halls booking statistics for the month of September 2023.
Table showing Community halls booking statistics for the month of September 2023
Number of
No. Name of Hall Ward Sessions Amount(US$)
1 Emhlangeni 7 10 272.44
2 Stanley 7 10 328.40
3 Stanley Square 7 1 81.25
4 Tshaka Gym 7 8 130.00
5 Macdonald 8 8 268.39
6 Mpopoma 9 2 64.80
7 Matshobana 9 4 135.60
8 Entumbane 10 6 224.40
9 Emakhandeni 11 3 112.20
10 Njube 12 11 335.00
11 Iminyela 13 6 198.69
12 Pelandaba 13 1 32.40
13 Lobengula 14 5 164.20
14 Luveve Beit 16 8 237.20
15 Pumula North 17 3 112.20
16 Magwegwe 18 1 32.40
17 Pumula 19 3 102.20
18 Sizinda 21 8 253.60
19 Tshabalala 21 9 239.00
20 Nketa 24 9 281.00
21 Nkulumane 24 12 420.80
22 Pumula South 27 6 239.00
Total 134 4,265.17

and noted.
(11) UPDATE ON BULAWAYO HOME INDUSTRIES
Bulawayo Home Industries (BHI) which is located in Mzilikazi (ward 8) is a centre for skills
training and craft production with the objective of empowering community members to
improve their livelihoods. During the month under review the centre conducted activities
such as craft production, trainings and workshops. Refurbishment works that were underway
at the centre had since been completed.
Craft production
During the month under review an assortment of handcraft products were produced such as
lampshades, table mats, gourd baskets, sisal jewellery, baskets and wonky wavy lampshades.
The craft production process entailed receiving orders, working of on crafts, quality control
checks and dispatching completed products.
Table below showed handcrafts orders that were received.
No. Type of handcrafts Quantity

1 Lampshades 240
2 Tablemats 400
3 Napkins 1000
Total 1640
The table below showed handcrafts that were completed
No. Type of handcrafts Quantity

3 Sisal jewellery baskets 10
1 Wonky wavy lampshades 15
2 Gourd baskets 145
Total 170
Skills training workshop
As from the 4th-15th of September 2023, training workshops were conducted on basketry
production. The training was conducted at Magwegwe and Nkulumane. A total of thirty (30)
participants attended the workshops of which twenty-eight (28) were females whereas two (2)
were males. The training was part of the ongoing Gender Links-supported Cultural Value
Chains project. The objective of the training was to empower more people with craft
production skills.
Table showing number of participants that were trained
No. Area Male Female Total

1 Magwegwe 1 13 14
2 Nkulumane 1 15 16
Total 2 28 30
Pictures showing craft training at Magwegwe and Nkulumane centres and workshop
at the City hall supported by Gender Links
Completion of refurbishment of Bulawayo Home Industries centre
As part of the Gender Links-supported Cultural Value Chain project BHI centre had been
refurbished. The refurbishment involved roof sealing, floor tiling, and painting inside and
outside, fencing, landscaping, paving, attending to electrical and construction of a car port.
The refurbishment of BHI had improved the centres’ outlook and this was expected to further
enhance service delivery.
Recently refurbished BHI centre and its carport

received and noted.
(12) UPDATE ON RESULTS BASED FINANCE PROGRAMME: QUATERLY REPORT

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2023
this report sought to give an update on the Results Based Finance programme activities that
were undertaken during the period between July and September 2023. These included
assessment and enrolment of deserving beneficiaries into the program, conducted in three
districts, namely Nkulumane, Emakhandeni and Northern suburbs.
Assessment and Enrolment update
A total of 1385 beneficiaries were assessed and enrolled into the program during the quarter
under review. This was less than the 3876 enrolled during the previous quarter. Emakhandeni
had 582, followed by Nkulumane, 518 and 285 were enrolled in Northern suburbs. The
decline in enrolment was attributed to the program’s coming to an end on the 31stof
December 2023. The table below showed assessment and enrolment statistics for the period
under review.
Table showing assessment and enrolment statistics for April to June 2023
No. Name of District July August September Total
1 Emakhandeni 349 167 66 582
2 Nkulumane 268 174 76 518
3 Northern Suburbs 160 91 34 285
Total 777 432 176 1385
Program Institutionalisation concept note writing workshop
The Department had been invited to take part in the RBF institutionalisation concept
note writing workshop, held in Mazowe on the 19th-21st of September 2023. The workshops
participants were drawn from program key stakeholders namely, Ministry of Public Service
Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Health and Child Care, Department of Social
Development as well as the Department of Housing and Community Services from the City
of Harare. The objective of the workshop was to finalise drafting of the RBF
institutionalisation concept note to be presented by CORDAID to the Ministry of Health and
Child Care and subsequently to World Bank. The concept note provided a guide on how the
program would be internally managed by cities beyond December 2023.
The Committee considered the matter and Councillor K. Ndlovu sought clarification
on the report. She wanted to know if Council would be able to continue with the RBF
programme after the withdrawal of the programme sponsors. Councillor A.R. Moyo felt that
the matter should be left to Council management to come up with financial scenarios and
submit them to Council accordingly.
In response the Director of Housing and Community Services explained that the issue
had been reported to Council (4th October, 2023). Engagements were being done
accordingly. The financial implication was being reviewed accordingly.
The Chamber Secretary also highlighted that a workshop would be done on RBF. All
Council departments would be involved. A detailed report would be submitted accordingly
thereafter.

received and noted.
(13) REQUEST FOR VENUE TO HOST BILATERAL GAMES 2023 EDITION 1 INF BDE
ZIMBABWE DEFENCE FORCES AND 2 BDE GP BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCES
the Department had received a letter from the Zimbabwe Defence Forces requesting for
White City stadium to host their counterparts from Botswana and compete in a number of
sporting activities, such as soccer, netball, volleyball and basketball. The competitions were
pencilled for the 27th to the 28th of October 2023. The letter from ZDF was as follows:
1.“HQ 1 Infant Bde is to host 2 Brigade Group Botswana Defence Forces (2Bde GP
BDF) for the 20123 Edition of the Bilateral Sports Competitions scheduled to be
conducted on the 27th to the 29th of October 2023.
2. We therefore request for the use of White City stadium for the following disciplines:
a. Soccer
b. Netball
c. Volleyball
d. Basketball
e. Finishing for endurance race
3. Furthermore, it is also our request that you waiver levies on the use of sports
facility due to budgetary constraints
4. All sporting disciplines are set to commence at 08:00hrs and end at 16:30hrs on 28
October 2023. A 10km Endurance Race to start at Victoria Falls filling station
through Masiyephambili road to White City stadium as from the 06:00hrs to 09:30hrs
is also to be conducted
5. Your usual assistance and cooperation in this regard will go a long way in making
the sport competition a success as well as cementing the bilateral relations between
ZNA and BDF
Best regards
A. Chinji (OZM)
Major
For Commander 1 Infantry Brigade”
It shall be recalled that there was standing authority to avail venues for national events
and therefore, the requested facilities would be availed in the usual manner as per policy.

received and noted.
(14) EDUCATION SECTION MONTHLY REPORT
*** The Director of Housing and Community Services submitted (5th October, 2023) the
attached report relating to the abovementioned matter:-
Thereafter it was:-

received and noted.
(15) KWEKWE MUNICIPALITY COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICIALS TOUR

COUNCIL FACILITIES
The Director of Housing and Community Services submitted (5th October, 2023) that
the department had a privilege to host four (4) officials from Kwekwe Municipality who were
on a look and learn tour of Council operations, led by Mr Chatira the Assistant Director of
Housing and Community Services on 28– 29 September 2023. The visitors sought to
understand Bulawayo City Council operations compared to theirs with the hope of revamping
and revitalising their services. They wished to learn and understand policies that were in
place which guided and governed various section operations.
Presentations and tours were made on the Education section that included schools,
libraries and preschools and the Community Services section Vocational, Home craft and
recreation centres, halls and stadia as well as social services.

received and noted.
(16) EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)
The Director of Housing and Community Services reported (5th October, 2023) as
follows on the abovementioned matter:-
DEVELOPMENTS
1. Jabulani ECD centre in Mpopoma suburb bought and installed a jojo tank at a cost of
$640. This initiative would help alleviate water challenges in that area. The school
SDC was applauded for such hard work.
2. Magwegwe Old ECD centre received a donation of a second deep freezer worth $180 from
one of the parents at the centre. This donation would go a long way in assisting the centre to
keep perishables safe. Such a gesture was greatly appreciated

received and noted with appreciation.
(17) MZILIKAZI BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHOPS MONTHLY
REPORT
*** The Director of Housing and Community Services submitted (5th October, 2023) the
attached report relating to the abovementioned matter:-
Thereafter it was:-

received and noted.
(18) ARCHITECTURAL AND QUANTITY SURVEY SECTION MONTHLY REPORT:

SEPTEMBER 2023
the architectural section amongst other duties did the following:
Create building designs, write and present reports on building projects, supervise
construction projects, develop project briefs, administer projects, evaluate and advise on
*** refurbishments. Refer to attached annexure for the major works carried out by the section in
the month of August 2023.

received and noted.
(19) POTRAZ DONATION TO MGOMBANE PRIMARY SCHOOL
in a quest to promote Information Technology (IT) in learning institutions, the Postal and
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) donated:
- 30 laptops
-1 HP printer
-1 Epson projector
-1White board
-1White board stand
Sandra Ndebele Sibindi, one of the aspiring councillors in the 23rd August 2023 elections
further donated another five (5) Acer laptops to Mgombane Primary School. The total value
of the donated 35 laptops was USD 9000. The Head wrote to advise on the valuable donation
of the ICT equipment.
The donation came at an opportune time as e-learning and embracing of ICT was a
high key national priority that the city was also contributing to. Teachers and learners would
greatly benefit as they would have access to e-resources and do research online to improve
the quality of education at the school. The department sent its gratitude and appreciation to
Potraz and Mrs. Sandra Ndebele Sibindi.

(20) DONATION OF A BOREHOLE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH II
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints donated a borehole to Queen Elizabeth II
Primary School.
Drilling of the borehole had been done and they would complete the requests by the
school as follows:
(i) A pump to be connected to a solar power supply.

(ii) A water reservoir in the form of jojo tank.
(iii) Borehole water to be connected for non potable use to service the toilets,
administration block and the nutrition garden. The Director of Engineering
Services will be engaged.
The school would benefit immensely from the borehole.

It was:-

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THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE LAID UPON THE TABLE

ANNEXURE ‘D’
REPORT OF THE TOWN LANDS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE: MEETING
HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY,
26TH OCTOBER, 2023 AT 4.00 P.M.
_______________________
PRESENT:
Councillor D. Netha (Chairperson)

“ M. Mahlangu (Deputy Chairperson)
“ G. Gumede
“ M. Masuku
“ A. Mhlanga
“ A. R. Moyo
“ M. Moyo
“ S. Moyo
“ L. Mphandwe
“ L. Mwinde
“ E. Ndlovu
“ L. Sibanda
“ Susan Sithole
ALSO:
The Town Clerk
The Legal Officer for the Chamber Secretary
APOLOGY:
“ Susan Sithole
___________________________________________________________________________
(1) APPLICATION FOR A CONSENT LETTER TO REGULARISE A QUARRY MINE ON
LOT 1 OF SUBDIVISION L OF THE HELENVALE BLOCK: BITUMEN WORLD
(PVT) LTD: PROPOSED LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF SUBDIVISION OF HELENVALE
BLOCK: TPA 9907
The Town Clerk reported (13th October, 2023) that it will be recalled that the Town
Lands and Planning Committee meeting (19th September, 2023) resolved that the consideration
of the abovementioned matter be deferred pending a site visit by the members of the Committee.
*** Copy of the minutes is attached.
The site visit was held on Thursday 28 th September, 2023 at 4.00 P.M.
The Committee considered the matter and Councillor A. Mhlanga did not support the
application. In his view, Council had acceded to a number of quarry mines within the City. These
quarry mines had continued to do blasting. Blasting was affecting a lot of properties nearby. He
referred to a quarry mine in Ward 17 Pumula North. Residents were complaining and their
properties had been affected by blasting. A story was published in the newspaper. If Council was
to accede to this application, blasting should be prohibited. He proposed that the application be
not acceded to.
Councillor S. Moyo concurred. During the site visit, a lot of concerns were raised. The
distance from the residential area properties to the quarry site was 2 km. In Pumula North the
distance was 800 metres to 1 km. Residential properties were affected. Council could not
continue to approve applications that affected residents. A joint monitoring Committee had not
yet been established. She supported that the application be not acceded to.
Thereafter it was:-
RESOLVED TO RECOMMED:
That the application for a consent letter to

regularize a quarry mine on Lot 1 of subdivision L
of the Helenvale block: Bitumen World (Pvt) Ltd:
Proposed Lot 1 of subdivision of Helenvale block
be not acceded to on the reasons stated in the
report.
(2) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT EIGHT (8)
TOWNHOUSE UNITS ON STAND 521 MATSHEUMHLOPE TOWNSHIP OF STAND
498 MATSHEUMHLOPE TOWNSHIP (40 ABERDEEN ROAD, MATSHEUMHLOPE):
MORNINGTON MEWS-SYNDICATE: AREA = 6303 M 2
The Town Clerk reported (13th October, 2023) that an application dated 17 April, 2023 to
construct eight (8) Town House units on Stand 521 Matsheumhlope Township of Stand 498
Matsheumhlope Township had been received from Mornington Mews-Syndicate.The application
had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections had been received. It
had also been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse comments had been received.
At the time of writing the report the town houses had not been constructed.
STAND 521/498
MATSHEUMHLOPE
The following adjacent property owners were notified:
PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESS
329 Mats Mr R.S & Mrs C. Moyo 10 Mornington Close, Matsheumhlope, Byo
331 Mats Independence Mining (Pvt) Ltd 137 Crouch Rd, Matsheumhlope, Byo
333 Mats The Havana Trust 141 Crouch Rd, Matsheumhlope, Byo
334 Mats Mr M. & Mrs A. Makoni 143 Crouch Rd, Matsheumhlope, Byo
335 Mats Macro-Tech (Pvt) Ltd 9-11 Mornington Close, Matsheumhlope, Byo
RE 336 Mats Dorset Heights (Pvt) Ltd 7 Mornington Close, Matsheumhlope, Byo
C/O R.G Motsi 8 Poplar Drive, Newton Estate, Bulawayo
64 F/Gate Mr F. Dzumbunu 43 Aberdeen Rd, Matsheumhlope, Byo
On the recommendation of the Town Clerk it was:-
That a development permit to construct eight (8)

town house units on stand 521 Matsheumhlope
Township of Stand 498 Matsheumhlope Township
be granted to Mornington Mews-Syndicate subject
to full compliance with the requirements of the
Director of Town Planning Department, Director of
Engineering Services, Director of Health Services,
Director of Housing and Community Services, and
any other municipal by-law requirements. A once
off premium of US$2500 is payable for the grant of
this permit.
(3) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A PRE-SCHOOL

ON STAND 1128 PELANDABA WEST (1128 PELANDABA WEST, BULAWAYO):
NOSIZI NCUBE: AREA=450M2.
The Town Clerk reported (13th October, 2023) that an application dated 7 August, 2023
to establish a pre-school on stand 1128 Pelandaba West had been received from Nosizi Ncube.
The application had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections had
been received. It had also been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse comments
had been received. At the time of writing the report the pre-school had not started operating.
STAND 1128 PELANDABA WEST
1127 Pelandaba West Mr F Thabolo 1127 Pelandaba West PO Mpopoma Bulawayo

1097 Pelandaba West Mr P Ncube Kami Prison PO Box 2094 Bulawayo
1126 Pelandaba West Mrs Q Sibanda 61488 Pelandaba PO Mpopoma Bulawayo
That a development permit to establish a pre-school

on Stand 1128 Pelandaba West be granted to Nosizi
Ncube subject to full compliance with the
requirements of the Director of Town Planning
Department, Director of Engineering Services,
Director of Health Services, Director of Housing
and Community Services, and any other municipal
by-law requirements a including a monthly levy of
US$50 subject to review at the pleasure of council.
(4) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A BOTTLE STORE
WITHIN A SUPERMARKET ON STAND 31115 BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP OF
BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP LANDS (31115 ENTUMBANE NHLIZIYO COMMERCIAL
CENTRE): MLUNGU GENERAL DEALERS (PVT) LTD: AREA=180 SQUARE
METRES
The Town Clerk reported (23rd October, 2023) that an application dated 24 July, 2023 to
establish a bottle store within a supermarket had been received from Mlungu General Dealers
(Pvt) Ltd. the application had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No
objections had been received. It had also been circulated to municipal departments and no
adverse comments had been received. At the time of writing the report the bottlestore within a
supermarket had not started operating.
STAND 3115 BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP

OF BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP LANDS
31114 Entumbane Mrs T Nhliziyo 622 Old Magwegwe, P.O Magwegwe, Byo
31113 Entumbane Mr R Ncube 176 Circular Dr, Burniside, Byo
30317 Entumbane Mr D Nyoni 30317 Entumbane, P.O Entumbane, Byo

31116 Entumbane Mr M Sibindi 12 Ayr Rd, Queenspark East, Byo
30303 Entumbane Mr DA Mandire 30303 Entumbane, P.O Entumbane, Byo
30320 Entumbane Mr WSB Ndiweni 30453 Entumbane, P.O Entumbane, Byo
Councillor S. Moyo raised concern on the mushrooming of bottlestores in the City. She
felt that there was a need to review the relevant policy. The country was in a disaster of drug and
alcohol abuse especially among the youths.
Councillor E. Ndlovu concurred. It would be pruident for the policy to be reviewed

accordingly.
Councillor A. Mhlanga supported the reviewing of the policy. There were a lot of
bottlestores in the City. Some of these bottlestores were selling illegal alcoholic drinks (injengu).
As such Council should take action.
The Deputy Chairperson (Councillor A. Mahlangu) noted that most of these bottlestores
had become drinking spots. A lot of littering and fouling was rampant.
The Town Clerk advised that the relevant policy would be submitted accordingly for
reviewing.
Thereafter it was:-
That a development permit to establish a bottle store

within a supermarket on Stand 31115 Bulawayo
Township Of Bulawayo Township Lands, Bulawayo
be granted to Mlungu General Dealers (Pvt) Ltd,
subject to full compliance with the requirements of the
Director of Town Planning, Director of Engineering
Services, Director of Health Services, Director of
Housing and Community Services, and any other
municipal by-law requirements including a monthly
payment of US$60, this levy is subject to review at the
pleasure of Council.
(5) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT
ON STAND 1041A BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP (79 HERBERT CHITEPO STREET):
SLICE DISTRIBUTORS (PVT) LTD: AREA=1481 SQUARE METRES
to establish a restaurant had been received from Slice Distributors (Pvt) Ltd. The application had
been advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections had been received. It had
also been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse comments had been received. At
the time of writing the report the restaurant had not started operating.
1041A BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP
13733 B.T Mr M Naran c/o Gold Medal, 71 Fort St, Byo
S/DA/ 1040 B.T ZETDC P O Box 2097, Bulawayo
RE/962 B.T Brotherhood Inv (Pvt) Ltd P O Box 529, Bulawayo
961A B.T Whitehaven Properties (Pvt) Ltd 82 H/Chitepo Street, Byo
RE/1042 B.T Mr CN&C Naran c/o City Bottle Store, 81 H/Chitepo,

Byo
1043 B.T Lowveld Copper Mining Co (Pvt) Ltd 129 Fort St, Byo
That a development permit to establish a restaurant on

Stand 1041A Bulawayo Township, be granted to Slice
Distributors (Pvt) Ltd, subject to full compliance with the
requirements of the Director of Town Planning, Director of
Engineering Services, Director of Health Services, Director
of Housing and Community Services, and any other
municipal by-law requirements.
(6) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A GROCERY

SHOP ON STAND 33873 ENTUMBANE (ENTUMBANE COMMERCIAL 2): CLEOPAS
DANIEL MOYO: AREA= 60 SQUARE METRES
The Town Clerk reported (13th October, 2023) that an application dated 16 June, 2023 to
establish grocery shop had been received from Cleopas Daniel Moyo. The application had been
advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections had been received. It had also
been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse comments had been received. At the
time of writing the report the grocery shop had not started operating.
33873 ENTUMBANE

31113 Entumbane Mr R Ncube 31113 Entumbane, P O Entumbane, Bulawayo
30318 Entumbane Mr M Sibindi 12 Ayr Rd,Queens Park East, Bulawayo
30320 Entumbane Mr WSB Ndiweni 30453 Entumbane, P O Entumbane, Bulawayo
30317 Entumbane Mr D Nyoni 30317 Entumbane, P O Entumbane, Bulawayo
30855 Entumbane Mrs E Moyo 30855 Entumbane, P O Entumbane, Bulawayo
30861 Entumbane Mr T Muziki 30861 Entumbane, P O Entumbane,Bulawayo
30323 Entumbane Heart To Heart 9 Reading Avenue, Paddonhurst, Bulawayo
Enterprises P /L
That a development permit to establish a grocery shop on

Stand 33873 Entumbane Township, be granted to Cleopas
Daniel Moyo, subject to full compliance with the
municipal by-law requirements.
(7) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH SIX (6) TOWN

HOUSES UNITS ON LOT 2 OF LOT 3 OF SUBDIVISION A OF SUBDIVISION 12 OF
RICHMOND (10 TEGWANI CRESCENT): MUGABE COURAGE: AREA= 6019
SQUARE METRES
establish six (6) town house units had been received from Mugabe Courage. The application had
the time of writing the report the town houses had not yet been established.
Lot 2 OF LOT 3 OF SUBDIVISION A OF
SUBDIVISION 12 OF NORTH TRENANCE
Lot 45 Upper Glenville Mr Vhungu 10 Tegwani Crescent, Glenville, Byo

Lot 46 Upper Glenville Mr & Mrs Z & R Ngwenya 2 Tegwani Crescent,
Glenville, Byo
Lot 3/ SD 2/ SDA/ SD 12 Trenance
RE/ SD 2/ SDA/ SD 12 Trenance Mrs P.G Ngwenya 14 Boone Ave,Glenville,Byo
Lot 2/ SD 2/ SDA/ SD 12 Trenance
That a development permit to establish six (6) town houses

on Lot 2 Of Lot 3 Of Subdivision A of Subdivision 12 of
Trenance, be granted to Mugabe Courage subject to full
compliance with the requirements of the Director of Town
Planning, Director of Engineering Services, Director of
Health Services, Director of Housing and Community
Services, and any other municipal by-law requirements
including a once off premium of US$2 500.
(8) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT SIX (6) TOWN

HOUSE UNITS ON THE REMAINDER OF LOT 2 OF SUBDIVISION Y OF
WILLSGROVE (28 ONSLOW ROAD, WILLSGROVE). OSCAR NCUBE: AREA = 6000
SQUARE METRES.
construct six (6) town house units had been received from Oscar Ncube. The application had
the time of writing the report the six (6) town house units had not yet been constructed.
RE/LOT 2/SUB Y/
WILLSGROVE
ONSLOW
RD

RE/ Stand 49 Sunninghill Mr R. Peterson 17 Hookthorn Rd, Thorngrove, Byo
36 Sunninghill Mr T.C Ncube 36 Onslow Rd, Sunninghill, Byo
35 Sunninghill Mr AW.VL Brous C/o John Pocock & Co, P O Box 2120, Byo
47 Sunninghill Sound Peace Enterprises P/L P O Box 1111, Byo
48 Sunninghill Mr F.E Jenson 48 Richard Rd, Sunninghill, Byo
Lot 1/ S/D Y Willsgrove SMO Saka 16 Richard Rd, Sunninghill, Byo
RE/S/D Y Willsgrove Mr & Mrs MJ & 18 Redstone Dr, Riverside, Byo
FD

RESOLVED TORECOMMEND:
That a development permit to construct six (6) town house

units on the Remainder of Lot 2 of Subdivision Y of
Willsgrove be granted to Oscar Ncube subject to full
Services, and any other municipal by-law requirements,
including payment of a once-off levy of USD 2500.
(9) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A LIQOUR

WAREHOUSE ON STAND 5258 BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP OF BULAWAYO
TOWNSHIP LANDS. (4 CHATHAM ROAD, BELMONT): TOTALLY GREAT
INVESTMENTS (PVT) LTD: AREA = 1 068 SQUARE METRES
The Town Clerk reported (13th October, 2023) that an application dated 9 September,
2023 to establish a liquor warehouse had been received from Totally Great Investments (Pvt)
Ltd. The application had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections
had been received. It had also been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse
comments had been received. At the time of writing the report a liquor warehouse had not yet
been established.
5258 BT
CHATHAM RD

5261 BT
5257 BT Manngold Technical P/L 2 Chatham Rd, Belmont, Byo
5259A BT
5281 BT Large Fish Trading P/L 34 Bristol Rd, Belmont, Byo
5280 BT Boksburg Services P/L 3 Deptford St, Belmont, Byo
5279 BT Nappon Investments P/L 5 Deptford St, Belmont, Byo
13715 BT Unifreight Ltd 1 Chatman Rd, Belmont, Byo
5254 BT M H Stevenson & Co P/L 5 Chatham Road, Belmont, Byo
That a development permit to establish a liquor warehouse

on Stand 5258 Bulawayo Township of Bulawayo Township
Lands, Bulawayo, be granted to Totally Great Investments
Pvt Ltd subject to full compliance with the requirements of
the Director of Town Planning, Director of Engineering
Services, Director of Health Services, Director of Housing
and Community Services, and any other municipal by-law
requirements, including payment of a monthly levy of
USD100 which is subject to review at the pleasure of
Council.
(10) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A GUEST HOUSE

ON THE REMAINING EXTENT OF LOT 66A HILLSIDE (50A LEANDER AVENUE,
HILLSIDE): NEXT LEVEL INVESTMENTS P/L: AREA = 3 717 SQUARE METRES
to establish a guest house had been received from Next Level Investments P/L. The application
had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections had been received. It
had also been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse comments had been received.
At the time of writing the report a guest house had not been established.
RE/66A HILLSIDE
LEANDER HILLSIDE RD
AVE
HILLSIDE

RE/S/D A /Lot 66 Hillside Mr &Mrs Ka &Tn Swartz 50 Leander Ave, Hillside,Byo
Lot 1/Lot 67 Hillside Dr Bp&Gm Msimanga 48 Leander Ave, Hillside,Byo
Lot 1/Lot 44 Hillside Mr Dm Loxton 47 Leander Ave, Hillside,Byo
Lot 3/Lot 42A Hillside Mr A Zuze 51 Leander Ave, Hillside,Byo
RE/Lot 65 Hillside Mr Kf&L Nleya 52 Leander Ave, Hillside,Byo
Lot 1/Lot 41 Hillside Mr P Mithal 53 Leander Ave, Hillside,Byo
RE/Lot 40 Hillside T Meikle Trust & Investment 58 Cecil Ave, Hillside,Byo
Lot 1/S/D1/Lot 63A Hillside Chris Rogers Family Trust 56 Leander Ave, Hillside,Byo
The Committee considered the matter and Councillor S. Moyo raised concern on the
mushrooming of guesthouses in the City. Most of these guesthouses had been turned into
brothels. A lot of immoral behaviour was being promoted. She requested that the relevant plicy
be reviewed.
In response the Director of Town Planning explained that guesthouses were covered by
statutory instrument 216 of 1994. These were playing an important role in augmenting the hotels.
The City had a deficit of more than 2000 beds. During ZITF, there were a lot of illegal
guesthouses which had continued to provide accommodation that promoted immoral behaviour.
Relevant by laws would be enforced and compliance checks done accordingly.
Thereafter it was:-
That a development permit to establish a guest house on

Remaining Extent of Lot 66A Hillside, Bulawayo, be
granted to Next Level Investments P/L subject to full
including payment of a monthly levy of USD45 which is
subject to review at the pleasure of Council.
(11) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A COTTAGE

MEASURING ONE-HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METRES ON STAND 2867
BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP OF BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP LANDS (10 ROXBURGH
ROAD, FAMONA): NOMPILO DUBE: AREA = 1804 SQUARE METRES
to construct a cottage measuring 100 square metres had been received from Nompilo Dube. The
application had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections had been
received. It had also been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse comments had
been received. At the time of writing the report a cottage measuring one-hundred (100) square
metres had not yet been constructed.
STAND 2867 BT
ROXBURGH RD

2866 BT Mrs G Ngwenya 8 Roxburg Rd,Famona,Byo
2871 BT Mr D Dhlamini P O Box 2485, Byo
2868 BT Mr P Bhebhe 12 Roxburgh Rd,Famona,Byo
2870 BT Mr Cm Chapman 4 Renfrew Rd,Famona,Byo
2858 BT Mrs J Chinyerere 7 Roxborough Rd,Famona,Byo
2857 BT Mr I Scott 9 Roxburgh Rd,Famona,Byo
2865 BT Mr B&Tg Yusufu 6 Roxburgh Rd,Famona,Byo
2856 BT Mr Ri Modi 11 Roxburgh Rd,Famona,Byo
2864 BT Mr G Chingwere 4 Roxburgh Rd,Famona,Byo
That a development permit to construct a cottage measuring

one-hundred (100) square metres on Stand 2867 Bulawayo
Township of Bulawayo Township Lands be granted to
Nompilo Dube subject to full compliance with the
requirements of the Director of Town Planning
Department, Director of Engineering Services, Director of
including payment of a once off levy of USD 300.
(12) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT

ON THE REMAINING EXTENT OF STAND 557 BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP (99
ROBERT MUGABE WAY, CITY CENTRE). SLICE DISTRIBUTORS P/L: AREA = 694
SQUARE METRES.
to establish a restaurant had been received from Slice Distributors P/L. The application had been
advertised and adjacent property owners notified. No objections had been received. It had also
been circulated to municipal departments and no adverse comments had been received. At the
time of writing the report restaurant had not yet been established.
RE/557 BT
R.G MUGABE WAY
10TH AVE

556 BT Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Ltd 97 R Mugabe Way Bulawayo
555 BT Wankie Colliery Company Ltd 95 R/Mugabe Way, Byo
592 BT Rainbow Tourism Group (Pvt) Ltd 96 Josiah Tongogara St, Byo.
486 BT Kalvallo Court (Pvt) Ltd J.Pocock & Co, P O Box 2120, Byo
485A BT Felfee Investments (Private) Limited C/O Bill Packing, P O Box 653, Byo
RE/558 BT Messrs E&G Totri, &, Patrinos 101 Robert Mugabe Way, Byo
S/D A /557BT Total Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd Abc Coal, P O Box 632, Byo
S/D B /558 BT Messrs E&G Totri, &, Patrinos 101a R Mugabe Way, Bulawayo
S/D A /591A BT Alabama 98 Josiah Tongogara St, Byo
That a development permit to establish a restaurant on the

Remaining Extent of Stand 557 Bulawayo Township be
granted to Slice Distributors P/L subject to full compliance
with the requirements of the Director of Town Planning,
Director of Engineering Services, Director of Health
Services, Director of Housing and Community Services,
and any other municipal by-law requirements.
(13) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AN EARLY
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE ON STAND 105 HILLSIDE OF NAPIERS
LEASE (72 PERCY AVENUE, HILLSIDE). ADEM EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
PBC: AREA = 7 435 SQUARE METRES.
The Town Clerk reported (13th October, 2023) that an application dated 19 January 2023
to establish an early childhood development centre had been received from Adem Education
Development PBC. The application had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified.
No objections had been received. It had also been circulated to municipal departments and no
adverse comments have been received. At the time of writing the report an early childhood
development centre had not yet been established.
STAND 105 HILLSIDE
PERCY AVE LIMERICK RD


Lot 104 H/side Miss MA Choto 10 Buckingham, Hillcrest, Byo
S/D 7 of 250M H/side Mr SMB Ndoro &Mr 36 9 Percy Ave, Hillside, Byo
&Mrs JR &BM
S/D A of 250 of 205M H/side Mr PS Mkwananzi 11 Percy Ave, Hillside, Byo.
RE of Lot 81 H/side The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 67 Percy Ave, Hillside,
Byo
RE of lot 77 Hillside Mr N Mpoko 75 Percy Ave, Hillside, Byo

S/D A / Lot 125 H/ide Mr&Mrs T&C Ncube 12 Limerick Rd, Hillside, Byo
RE of Lot 79 hillside Mr 0 S Dube 8 Limerick Rd, Hillside, Byo
S/D A /Lot 79 H/side Whitestar Poultry Farms (Pvt) Ltd
71 Percy Ave, Hillside, Byo
RE of Lot 78 Hillside Mr BA Norman 7B Kent Rd, Hillside, Byo
Lot 1 of Lot 33 Hillside Kendy Trust 3 Limerick Rd, Hillside, Byo
That a development permit to establish an early childhood

development centre on Stand 105 Hillshide of Napiers
Lease be granted to Adem Education Development PBC
subject to full compliance with the requirements of the
Director of Town Planning, Director of Engineering
Services, Director of Health Services, Director of Housing
and Community Services, and any other municipal by-law
requirements, including a payment of a monthly levy of
USD50 which is subject to review at the pleasure of
Council.
(14) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH FIVE (5) TOWN

HOUSE UNITS ON STAND 503 OF STAND 193 MATSHEUMHLOPE TOWNSHIP:
REIGN OF FIRE INVESTMENTS (PVT) LTD: AREA=8010M 2.
to establish five (5) town house units on the above-mentioned stand had been received from
Reign of fire Investments (Pvt) Ltd. The application had been advertised and adjacent property
owners notified. No objections had been received. It had also been circulated to municipal
departments and no adverse comments had been received. At the time of writing the report the
town houses had not been constructed.
STAND 503 OF STAND 193 MATS
470 Matsheumhlope S.Chigora B5 Richard Allan Road, Byo.

RE/190 Matsheumhlope Tours& Travel TipsP/1 132 Crouch Rd, Matsheumhlope,Byo
RE/191 Matsheumhlope Seckel Brothers (Pvt) ltd 64 A.J Moyo St, 5th -6th Ave,Byo
Stand 478&194 Matsheumhlope Mr& Mrs R.L Moyo Hope Fountain Rd, Riverside, Byo
Lots 11 & 12 & lots “A” Bulawayo Country club C/o Black ,Box 9007 Hillside,Byo
Real/S/DA/Willsgrove
The Committee considered the matter and Councillor M. Moyo sought clarification on
the report. He wanted to know the average stand size permitted to establish Town houses. In his
view, it would be prudent to review the stand sizes and allow such developments to provide more
accommodation.
Councillor E. Ndlovu concurred. He felt that Council should start saving land for future
use by allowing residents to build going upwards.
In response, the Director of Town Planning explained that the land size varied from one
area to the other. The area with septic tanks was 6000m2. Smaller areas were permitted to
construct deplexes. This was part of densification. All this was determined by the local area
plans.
Thereafter it was:-
That a development permit to establish five (5) town house

units on Stand 503 of Stand 193 Matsheumhlope be granted
to Reign of Fire Investments (Pvt) ltd subject to full
Services, and any other municipal by-law requirements a
including a once-off premium of US$3000.
(15) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A COTTAGE

MEASURING 130M2 ON STAND 227 SUNNINGHILL TOWNSHIP 6 OF
ENTSHONALANGA OF WILSGROVE EXTENT (NO.2 ENTSHONALANGA ROAD,
SUNNINGHILL, BULAWAYO): EPIPHANIA KADZUNGE : AREA=4060M 2.
to establish a cottage measuring 130m2 on the above-mentioned stand had been received from
Epiphania Kadzunge. The application had been advertised and adjacent property owners notified.
No objections had been received. It had also been circulated to municipal departments and no
adverse comments had been received. At the time of writing the report the cottage had not been
constructed.
STAND 227 SUNNINGHILL TOWNSHIP 6 OF

ENTSHONALANGA OF WILSGROVE

34 Sunninghill Mr JS Ncube 34 Richard Rd, Sunninghill Byo.
47 Sunninghill Mr BH Winterboer P.O Box 1111 Bulawayo
228 Sunnginghill Mr T Ndlovu 2 Annaboom Road, Thorngrove Byo.
300 Sunninghill Mr Moyo 1 Entshonalanga, Sunninghill Byo.
That a development permit to establish a cottage measuring

130m2 on Stand 227 Sunninghill Township 6 of
Entshonalanga of Willsgrove Extent be granted to
Epiphania Kadzunge subject to full compliance with the
municipal by-law requirements including a once-off
premium of US$500.
(16) APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A WHOLESALE

OF LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS ON STAND 14124 BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP (STAND
14124 BULAWAYO TOWNSHIP THORNGROVE): TAGGED SOLUTIONS PVT(LTD):
AREA=3626M2.
The Town Clerk reported (13th October, 2023) that an application dated 15 September,
2023 to establish a wholesale of liquid petroleum gas on the above-mentioned stand had been
received from Tagged Solutions Pvt (Ltd n). The application had been advertised and adjacent
property owners notified. No objections had been received. It had also been circulated to
municipal departments and no adverse comments had been received. At the time of writing the
report the wholesale of liquid petroleum had not started operating.
STAND 14124 B.T (THORNGROVE)

14122 B.T Hickrich Investments Limited P.O BOX 2423, Byo
14126 B.T Dube Express 14126 Thornwest crescent,Thorngrove ,Byo
14127 B.T Banixa Investments (pvt) ltd 14127 Thornwest crescent,Thorngrove ,Byo.
14128 B.T Universal bag (pvt)ltd 14128 Thornwest crescent,Thorngrove ,Byo.
14129 B.T Whydal EnterprisesT/A Vital Link 14129 Thornwest crescent,Thorngrove
14120 B.T A.P Glendining 3-23rd Avenue,Belmont ,Byo
14121 B.T
14123 B.T Mr. P. Munyengeterwa P.Box 835,Byo

14125 B.T BMC 14125 Thornwest crescent,Thorngrove ,Byo
That a development permit to establish a wholesale of

liquid petroleum gas on Stand 14124 Bulawayo Township
be granted to Tagged Solutions Pvt (ltd) subject to full
Services, and any other municipal by-law requirements
including a monthly levy of US$150 which is subject to
review at the pleasure of Council.
(17) IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS OF REPORTS SUBMITTED TO
THE SEPTEMBER 2023 TOWN LANDS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Director of Town Planning reported (11th October, 2023) that the following
applications for Development Permits that had been submitted into September 2023 Town Lands
and Planning Committee were approved by Council on the 4th of October, 2023 and the
respective permits had been issued as tabulated below:
Property Applicant Use Permit Permit

No. Date
Lot 35/ S/D1 / S/D Webster Ronald Cottage measuring 2613/2023 04/10/23
E /Dawson’s Grant 100m2
S/D A/ Stand 14 BT Walala Wasala T/A Academic College 2614/2023 04/10/23

Unique cosmetology for beauty and
Academy cosmetology
S/D A/ Lot 115 Marvelous Ncube Guest house 2615/2023 04/10/23

Hillside
Stand 10805 BT Tawanda Mabika Cottage measuring 2616/2023 04/10/23

100m2
Stand 15220 BT Pandi Private Wholesale of 2617/2023 04/10/23

Limited Liquid petroleum
gas
Stand 138 BT Four Square (Pvt) Church 2618/2023 04/10/23

Ltd
Stand 1311 BT Tadiwanashe Lodge 2619/2023 04/10/23

Muganyi
Lot 10 /S/D B /S/D Chiedza Manyepa Duplex 2620//2023 04/10/23

15C of
Matsheumhlope
Stand 1228 BT Bethel Facilities Guest house 2621/2023 04/10/23

Conference Center
(Pvt) Ltd
R/E/ Stand 962 BT Brotherhood Lettable unit shops 2622/2023 04/10/23

Investments (Pvt) (grocery) (7 units)
Ltd
Stand 2568 BT/ Plot Flyrow (Pvt) Ltd t/a Restaurant/a All 2623/2023 04/10/23
A All Days Restaurant Days Restaurant
Stand 24588 Pumula Valentine Makanaka Surgery 2624/2023 04/10/23

Township Pasipanodya
Stand 16078 Bhekimpilo Sibanda Early Childhood 2625/2023 04/10/23

Nkulumane Township Development
of Stand 12600 Centre (E.C.D)
Nkulumane Township
Stand 964 BT Jameson Building Lettable unit shops 2626/2023 04/10/23
(Pvt) Ltd (grocery) (94 units)
Stand 7766 Nketa Daniel Sibanda Butchery 2627/2023 04/10/23
Stand 7573 Nketa Gladys Tasara Grocery shop 2628/2023 04/10/23
Stand 115 BT Jam Jam Sweets Takeaway 2629/2023 04/10/23

(Pvt) Ltd
S/D A of Stand Joseph Mutiyeni Hardware 2630/2023 04/10/23

1140 BT
Stand 6145 Luveve Sisa Doreen Dube Crèche 2631/2023 04/10/23

Township of Luveve
Stand 23987 Pumula Emberwood Bottle store within 2632/2023 04/10/23

South Township Investments a supermarket
Stand 5022 BT Repoquad Wholesale of 2633/2023 04/10/23

Investments bakery premixes
Stand 7529 Nketa Former Enterprises Bottle store within 2634/2023 04/10/23
Township of Stand (Pvt) Ltd a supermarket
5334 Nketa
Township
Stand 6495 BT/ Motor Rewinds Liquor wholesale 2635/2023 04/10/23
Stand 6541A BT (Pvt) Ltd
Stand 17230 BT Former Enterprises Meat wholesale 2636/2023 04/10/23
Stand 5908 Econet Wireless Base station 2637/2023 04/10/23

Nkulumane
Township
Stand 119 Lockview Kudakwashe Ten (10) town 2638/2023 04/10/23

Township 6 /Beuna Mhwandagara house units
Vista/ (Willsgrove
and Subdivision A
/Willsgrove)
Stand 6314 BT Sunset Marketing Hardware 2639/2023 04/10/23

(Pvt) Ltd wholesale
Lot 3 of Stand 812 Maureen Chido Lodge 2640/2023 04/10/23

BT Leah Dhliwayo
S/DA of Stand 376A Chrispen Thomu, Restaurant 2641/2023 04/10/23

BT Summerland
Distributors Pvt Ltd
Stand 1406 BT Daro Distrubutors Restaurant 2642/2023 04/10/23

P/L
RE/ S/D 2 / S/D B Mbongeni Dlamini Guest house 2643/2023 04/10/23

/Willsgrove,
RE/ Stand 818 BT Dr Jephat Moyo Gynecologist 2644/2023 04/10/23
surgery
Stand 144 of Obert Obert Chauke Town houses (18 2645/2023 04/10/23
Matsheumhlope and Sinekesenkosi units)
Chauke
Lot 1/ S/D F/ S/D2/ Collin and Lodge 2646/2023 04/10/23

S/D B/ Willsgrove Sithembile Bhebhe
Stand 395 Marvel Francis Dube Duplex 2647/2023 04/10/23

Township 2 of
Marvel Township
Stand 9974 BT Linite Africa P/L Bottlestore within 2648/2023 04/10/23

a supermarket
S/D A/ Stand 1210 Sithembinkosi Lodge 2649/2023 04/10/23

BT Nkomo
Stand 536 BT Sophistilooks Pvt ltd Licensed restaurant 2650/2023 04/10/23

(ordinary)
Stand 3044BT Econet wireless Cellular base 2651/2023 04/10/23

station
S/D A/ Stand 1291 Nicole Crawford Nursery school 2652/2023 04/10/23

BT
Stand 2850 BT Cork Crows T/A Home office 2653/2023 04/10/23
B.T Tanks
RE/ Stand 551 BT Railmed 32 Lettable unit 2654/2023 04/10/23

shop (hardware,
motor spares,
clothing and ICT
Accessories)
Stand 14090 BT Kurimwi Industrial canteen 2655/2023 04/10/23

(Kelvin North)
Stand 24588 Pumula Valentine Makanaka Surgery 2656/2023 04/10/23
South Township Pasipanodya
Stand 9974 BT Satia Food Takeaway 2657/2023 04/10/23

Logistic(Pvt) Ltd
Stand 379 BT House of Dora (Pvt) 5 Lettable unit 04/10/23

Ltd shops ((Hardware,
Clothing, Grocery
& ICT)
Stand 6389 Charles Ncube Early Childhood 04/10/23

Cowdray Park Development
Centre
That the abovementioned report be received and noted.
(18) DEVELOPMENT PERMITS GRANTED IN TERMS OF THE REGIONAL, TOWN AND

COUNTRY PLANNING ACT, 1996
The Director of Town Planning reported (11 October, 2023) that the following permits
had been granted:-
July August September

Residential Areas 222 331 171
Industrial Areas 1 5 1
Business Areas 18 22 5
Community Areas 9 11 6
TOTAL 250 369 183
(19) APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS AND CONSOLIDATIONS

The Director of Town Planning reported (11 October, 2023) that SDC 54/2023 as
following the above mentioned report for the Consolidation and Subdivision of Lot 6 & 7 of
Hundred Acre Lot Klaas Babakani. The Consolidation shall be known as Lot 6A Hundred Acre
Lot Klaas Babakani. The subdivision shall be known as Lots 1& 2 of Lot 6A Hundred Acre Lot
Klaas Babakani. Lot 1 of Lot 6A Hundred Acre Lot Klaas Babakani shall be used for residential
purposes. Lot 2 of Lot 6A Hundred Acre Lot Klaas Babakani shall be used for road purposes
(roadway). The property owner is Felix Dzingapayi Nhando. The property is along Doreen Road.
SDC 55/2023 for the Subdivision of Lot 20 of North Trenance of Trenace. The
subdivision shall be known as Lots 3& 4 of Lot 20 of Nort Trenance of Trenace and shall be
used for residential purposes. The property owner is Trenance Killalo Association. The property
is along Nerine Road.
SDC 57/2023 for Consolidation of Lot 6 of Subdivision CD Matsheumhlope with Lot 7

of Subdivision CD Matsheumhlope. The Consolidation shall be known as Lot 6A
Matsheumhlope and shall be used for residential purposes. The property owner is Dewalt
Investments (Pvt) Ltd. The property is along Matopos Road.
SDC 66/2023 for Consolidation of Lot 8 of Lot 19B Riverside Estates Agricultural Lots
of Subdivision A of Willgrove with Lot 9 of Lot 19B Riverside Estates Agricultural Lots of
Subdivision A of Willgrove. The Consolidation shall be known as Lot 8AB Riverside Estates
Agricultural Lots and shall be used for residential purposes. The property owner is Merdeka
Enterprise ( Pvt) Ltd. The property is along Lock view Road.

(20) APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLANNING PERMISSION TO ESTABLISH A
SPORTS BAR ON STAND 13679 NKULUMANE TOWNSHIP (NKULUMANE 11
COMMERCIAL CENTRE): PROSPECT SYNDICATE (PVT) LTD
The Director of Town Planning reported (11 October 2023) that an application had been
received from Prospect Syndicate (Pvt) Ltd to establish a sports bar on the abovementioned
stand. The application reads as follows:
Introduction
The introduction of privately owned sports bars provides a wide choice of facilities which
the local population enjoy and cater for all sectors of the community. The introduction of sports
bars in the western areas had reduced the proliferation of shebeens and public drinking. It was
with this development that we make this application to establish a sports bar on stand 13679
Nkulumane 11 Township.
Establishing the need

Nkulumane 11 was a residential area that had an established shopping complex. At our
shopping complex, among other commercial activities there was one bottle store and one sports
bar. The current developments had not solved the problem of public drinking hence speaking to
an existing need to establish another alternative. Residents/revelers needed to be provided with a
variety from which to choose from. It was our aim to cater for the discerning drinker who needed
a quiet, clean and relaxed environment to relax while watching sports, playing indoor games like
darts, snooker, etc and listening to soft relaxing music for the discerning ear.
The facility
The development was to be a medium sports bar. The bar would had a sports theme, i.e.,
watching sports on DSTV and playing of indoor games such as darts, snooker, chess.
The Shopping Centre was small and was strategically located to serve Nkulumane
residents. The sports bar would provide an alternative relaxed place where the discerning drinker
could relax, play games or watch his favorite sports on DSTV. It would complement existing
establishments, as it would give customers a choice.
The bar would have its own entrance to ensure that there were no patrons’ traffic
conflicts of any nature. The entrance to the sports bar would be at the front of the stand. This
would ensure that any unruly elements would be dealt with away from others patronizing the
shopping Centre. There was enough parking space at the front and side of the shop (as it was at
the end/start of the complex). The nearest houses were across a road and far from the shopping
complex and therefore there would be no interference with their peace and quiet.
The sports bar was closely linked to the technology of satellite television. It was now
possible to watch sporting events live on television as they happen. Unfortunately, due to the
prevailing economic climate not many people could afford to have DSTV in their homes.
The sports bar would therefore provide the young adults and mature people of
Nkulumane 11 a place to watch various live sporting activities on satellite television whilst
enjoying their beer.
There is to be no disco or live music in the proposed sports bar.

2 strategically located color television sets connected to DSTV
1 male toilet with urinary
1 male toilet with no urinary
2 female toilets
1 common room
1 bulk storage room
1 empties area
Sports bar staff compliment
2 barmen
3 assistants
2 security guards
Total bar staff compliments 7
Locality
The nearest house to the shopping Centre was more than 100m away. They were separated
from the shops by a road. It was located centrally in Nkulumane 11 Township and was easily
accessible to all residents.
Parking
There was adequate space for car parking at the shopping Centre to accommodate the
traffic likely to be generated by the sport bar. The parking would be clearly visible from the
proposed sports bar and the existing supermarket. The guards and other staff members would be
in a position to monitor the clients’ vehicles at all times.
From the design of the shopping Centre, there is ample parking for 25 vehicles at the
front and northern side of the building which are more than sufficient for small establishment.
The vehicle would be very safe and secure, as they would be guarded.
Public Safety
The main aim of the sports bar was to remove the drinking fraternity from the public
environment where there were not only illegal but also a nuisance to the non-drinking members
of the society. Inside the bar they would be easier to monitor and control. There would also be
clean and hygienic ablution facilities. Fouling of the local environment would be tackled as well
as the embarrassing spectacle of grown men relieving themselves in full view of the shopping
community. The members who were most vulnerable were the women and children (especially
the girl child).
As outlined earlier the sports bar would reduce incidents of public drinking thereby
improving public security. Difficult elements could be easily contained by our security and be
referred to the ZRP where necessary. The neighborhood would be spared of noise and general
nuisance of public drinkers.
At the same time the community would have a convenient facility for those who enjoyed
their sport and drinks. Any troublemakers would not be tolerated and the community’s continued
assistance and support would be sought to ensure that the sports bar was maintained and
patronized by responsible citizens.
Other Considerations
Hours of business for the sports bar were to be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. as this was not a
nightclub there was no need to open until after 10 p.m., as it would inconvenience the
neighborhood.
We also re-affirm that the proposed development shall not be turned into a night club and
there shall be no live bands.
All patrons entering the sports bar shall not interfere with shoppers. The design was such
that a person standing outside would not be able to see inside of the bar. The windows would be
screened by heavy curtaining in such that voices would not be heard from outside.Conclusion
Conclusion
An interdepartmental committee was convened on 12 October 2023 to deliberate on the
application. There were no objections from the departments to the application in principle, and
recommended that the applicant be given the opportunity to apply for special consent. The application
th
was in accordance to the Bulawayo policy on liquor outlets approved by Council on 5 January, 2011.
It is therefore recommended that the applicant be afforded

the opportunity to apply for special consent.
(21) UPDATES ON VARIOUS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY

BEING UNDERTAKEN BY THE TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Director of Town Planning reported (11 October, 2023) as follows on the
abovementioned matter:-
Layouts
Layouts Approved This Year

· High mount Phase 2 – 350 Low density stands
· Killarney East - 840 Low density stands
Layouts with Ministry for Approval

· B2 of Bellevue approximately 900 low density stands were now complete and were
adopted by Council of 1 February 2023. Layout was currently with the department of
spatial planning for assessment and approval.
Layouts Under Preparation Include

· Subdivision D of Reigate approximately 1000 medium density - base mapping
being done however progress was hampered by lack of equipment.
· Hyde Park Estate – base mapping being done however progress was being hindered
by lack of adequate equipment.
Statutory Plans
Master Plan Review
The Master Plan review documents were submitted to the Ministry for approval on 12
October 2022. The Minister requested for a presentation of the Master Plan to be done
and this was done on the 4thJuly 2023. The minister has indicated that another
presentation should be done to cabinet at a date to be advised.
Local Development Plan 16 (Southern Central Areas)

The LDP was advertised in the Government gazette on the 1st April, 2022 and became
operative on the 13th May, 2022. This Local Plan was now helping in guiding
development within the areas that it covers.
Local Development Plan 8 Review (Industrial Areas)

Household surveys, traffic surveys and a focus group meeting with industrialists was
successfully held. Report of study had been completed and report back consultation
meetings had started. The report of study had now been completed and presented to
stakeholders. The written statement was currently being prepared.
Local Subject Plan 19 (Suburbs& Kumalo)
The amendment of Local Development Plans (LDP5), focusing on Suburbs started in
October 2022 with household surveys, traffic surveys.
The report of study had been prepared and stakeholder consultations had been done. The
written statement had been prepared and presented to Management. It was expected to be
presented to the policy makers by 30th November, 2023.
Ascot Local Subject Plan 20 (LSP)

An advert calling for expressions of interest for the preparation of a Local Subject Plan
for Ascot was flighted and had since closed. The adjudication process had been
completed and a winning tenderer selected and informed of the outcome. The winning
bidder was Makhwezi Consultancy. The contract had been signed and the consultant had
already completed the inception report. The inception report was presented to the Town
Planning Department in September 2023
Makokoba Redevelopment Local Subject Plan (LSP)

The Makokoba LSP expression of interest was currently at adjudication stage.
Local Environmental Action Plan (Leap) Review

A stakeholder consultation meeting was held on the LEAP review on the 10th November,
2022 and this was well attended. A small working group was then formed and held their
first meeting on the 8thof February 2023 and has started working on the LEAP document.
The LEAP working group is currently finalizing the document which was expected to be
ready for submission to council for adoption by December 2023.
(22) LAND SURVEY REPORT
August 2023 Year To Date

(2023 cumulative
number)
Total Approved Presale Stands 0 0
Total Other Stands Approved 0 441
Non-Title Surveys (Internal Surveys) 0 4
Title Surveys Instructed (# of Stands) 0 1 218
Relocation and pointing out of beacons to 5 322

beneficiaries (# of properties)
Update of Compilation Plans: Number of 0 0
Compilations updated
Layouts evaluation and field verifications. 0 0
Diagram cancellations 0 0
General Plan cancellations 0 2
Topographic/Engineering Surveys 0 2
Title Surveys (Internal) 0 13
That abovementioned report be received and noted.
___________________________________________
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE LAID UPON THE TABLE.

ANNEXURE „E‟
REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE
COMMITTE ROOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY 26TH OCTOBER,
2023 AT 11.00 A.M
_______________________
PRESENT:
Acting Mayor (Councillor N. Khumalo)
Councillor M. Moyo
― E. Ndlovu
― D. Netha
ALSO:
The Town Clerk

The Assitsant Director of Health Services
The Assistant Director of Housing and Community Services
The Assistant Human Capital Director
The Principal Valuer for the Director of Town Planning
APOLOGY:
Councillor R. Sekete
_____________________________________________________________________
(1) REQUEST FOR INTERNAL AUDIT INVESTIGATION TEAM TO TRAVEL TO
HARARE TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS WITH DOCTORS AND MEDICAL AID
ASSOCIATIONS REGARDING THE MEDICAL AID INVESTIGATION.
The Town Clerk reported (20th October, 2023) that the Internal Audit Section was
carrying out investigations into allegations of fraudulent activities in the Medical Aid System.
They were however having challenges in getting pertinent information from various
stakeholders based in Harare such as the Association of Health Funders of Zimbabwe
(AHFoZ, regulator of Medical Aid), various Doctors and Pharmacist Associations. The
information from the said professional institution was critical in order to understand some of
the medical processes and procedures relating to the investigation and to enable the drawing
of proper and accurate conclusions.
The details of the investigation trip were detailed as follows:-
Date Estimated Place of visit Purpose

10 October 2023 1400-1700hrs Association of Healthcare Investigations, interviews
Funders of Zimbabwe and discussions
(AFHoZ) (Hillside,
Harare)
11 October 2023 0900-1300hrs Medicine Control Investigations, interviews
Authority of Zimbabwe and discussions
(Avenues, Harare)
11 October 2023 1400-1700hrs Allied Health Investigations, interviews
Professionals Council and discussions
(Eastlea, Harare)
12 October 2023 0900-1300hrs Nurses Council of Investigations, interviews
Zimbabwe (Belgravia, and discussions
Harare)
12 October 2023 1400-1700hrs Pharmacist Council of Investigations, interviews
Zimbabwe and discussions
13 October 2023 0900-1300hrs Medical and Dental Investigations, interviews
Practitioners of Zimbabwe and discussions
(Belgravia, Harare)
13 October 2023 Return Investigations, interviews
and discussions
In view of the time factor the Town Clerk in consultation with the Mayor, had
authorised Mr. B.K. Mhletshwa (S.R. No. 01013) and Mr. R. Mguni (S.R. No. 01010) to
travel to Harare to conduct interviews regarding the Medical Aid Investigation.
It was therefore –
RESOLVED Submitted for Confirmation Only
That the action taken by the Town Clerk in consultation

with His Worship the Mayor on this matter be confirmed.
(2) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO ATTEND ON INVITATION TO THE EDITION
OF ZIMBABWE INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2023 AND AWARDS: ELEPHANT
HILLS HOTEL, VICTORIA FALLS : 23RD TO 25TH NOVEMBER, 2023
The Town Clerk reported (19th October, 2023) that he had received (19th October,
2023) the following invitation letter from Global Renaissance Investments (Pvt) Ltd Chief
Executive Officer (Ngonidzashe Dzirutwe) inviting stakeholders to attend the 8th Edition of
Zimbabwe Infrastructure Summit 2023 and Awards as detailed hereunder;
―02 October 2023

The Mayor and Town Clerk
All City Councils
Harare
Dear The Mayor and Town Clerk,
RE: ZIMBABWE INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT AND AWARDS 2023

ATELEPHANT HILLS HOTEL IN VICTORIA FALLS FROM 23RD TO
25THNOVEMBER 2023
I trust I find you well!!!
Congratulations, Your worship on being elected the Mayor of the City and we
wishyou all the best.
We hereby cordially invite
The Mayor, Councillors, Town Clerk,BusinessDevelopment Managers, Engineers,

Directors and Management to attend the8th Edition of ZIMBABWE
INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2023 AND AWARDS atElephant Hills Hotel in
Victoria Falls from the 23rd to the 25th of November 2023.
This year‘s event will be running under the theme: TOWARDS SMART CITIES
AND
SMART INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACHIEVE 2030 VISION.
Expected Speakers are;

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development
Minister of Local Government and Social Amenities
Minister of Energy and Power Development
Minister of National Housing and Development
Minister of State
Former Executive Director of Africa Development Bank
Khaya CEO
ZERA CEO
ACZ CEO
REIZ Ex President
UCAZ Secretary
Investors amongst others
Key areas of deliberations are:
➢ Infrastructural Policy and legal frame work in New Smart Cities
➢ Measures to boost National Infrastructure
➢ Infrastructure Opportunities in New Smart Cities
➢ Alternative Energy Infrastructure and Net Metering
➢ Cutting edge technology in construction
➢ REITS, BOT, BOOT, Partnerships as Infrastructure Financing models
➢ Investors key areas of focus to speed up development amongst othersMerits of
attending the event for your City:
 Understanding new infrastructural policies and legal frame work for the NewCities
 Ways of investing in modern infrastructure such as Water infrastructure, Waste
Management infrastructure, Roads infrastructure, Housing infrastructure, Energy
infrastructure amongst others
 Learning on the use of ICT to manage the City efficiently and effectively inrevenue
collection, cost cutting etc
 Use of ICT in green build environment and achieve SDGs to attractdonations
 Its an opportunity for your City to attract investors from other Countries suchas South
Africa, China, India, Dubai, UK, Spain who will be in attendance
 New construction technologies in use globally to speed up development
 How to attract partners in your Cities amongst others
May you please find attached the prospectus and registration form. We kindly look
forward to hosting you and for any further details you may contactthe undersigned.
Yours faithfully,
For: Global Renaissance Investments (Pvt) Ltd

Ngonidzashe Dzirutwe
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Contacts: 0774 054 652
Email: ngoni@gri.co.zw
Website: www.gri.co.zw‖
The participation of Council staff in such Workshops was important and beneficial as
it had the potential to develop leadership skills to the participants. Council had previously
acceded to similar engagements due to the beneficial effect of such participations to both the
individual and the employer.
In view of the above it was therefore:-
(i) That authority be granted to Mr Wisdom Siziba SR 31940

(Director of Town Planning) and Methusi Dibidi SR 31968 Assis-
tant Director of Engineering Services (Roads) To attend the 8th Edi-
tion of the Zimbabwe Infrastructure Summit 2023 and Awards, at
Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls 23rd to 25th November, 2023
as per invitation and further
(ii) That Council pays for accommodation, travelling and subsistence
Allowances including Conference fees applicable for the attendance
For the same, and further
(iii) That the staff members be granted Special Leave to attend and
participate in the Summit.
(3) EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE URBAN COUNCILS

ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE: VILLAGE LODGE GWERU: 3RD NOVEMBER,
2023
The Town Clerk reported (25th October, 2023) that the following communication (12th
October, 2023) had been received to the effect that the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the
Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ) would be held at the Village Lodge in
Gweru on the 3rd November, 2023.
The purpose of the meeting was to elect UCAZ President Committee and Constitution
of SubCommittees.
The UCAZ Constituion Article 25 thereof, stated that:-
Article 25 Number of Delegates

Unless determined otherwise by the General Meeting, the maximum number of
delegates shall be as indicated against each full member‘s name
Beitbridge 4 Gwanda 4 Mutare 6

Bindura 4 Gweru 6 Norton 3
Bulawayo 9 Harare 12 Plumtree 3
Chegutu 4 Hwange 2 Redcliff 4
Chinhoyi 4 Kadoma 6 Rusape 3
Chitungwiza 6 Kariba 4 Ruwa 2
Chiredzi 3 Karoi 3 Shurugwi 3
Chirundu 2 Kwekwe 6 Victoria Falls 6
Chipinge 3 Lupane 2 Zvishavane 3
Epworth 2 Marondera 4 Mvurwi 3
Gokwe 3 Masvingo 6
As could be seen the maximum number of voting delegates from Bulawayo should be
nine (9).
In the past the seven delegates were the members of the General Purposes Committee,
that is the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and the Chairpersons of the following Committees:-
1. Finance and Development

2. Environmental Management and Engineering Services Committeee
3. Town Lands and Planning
4. Future Water Supplies and Water Action
5. Health, Housing and Education
The delegates had been accompanied by the Town Clerk and appropriate support
staff.
The registration fee was USD 125 per participant including the Chamber Secretary.
Council was accordingly requested to nominate the delegates to the UCAZ Extra
Ordinary General Meeting to be held at the Village Lodge in Gweru on the 3rd November,
2023 as well as authorise the related expenditure.
It was:-
That authority be granted to members of General Purposes

Committee, and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, Acting
Chairperson of the Business and Investment Committee,
Deputy Chairpersons of the Finance and Development and
Health, Housing and Education Committees, accompanied by
the Chamber Secretary and support staff, to attend the Extra
Ordinary Meeting of the UCAZ at the Village Lodge in
Gweru on the 3rd November, 2023.
(4) INVITATION TO A LOCAL AUTHORITIES INTERACTION WITH HIS

EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, CDE DR.
E.D MNANGAGWA AT RAINBOW TOWERS HOTEL ON 1 NOVEMBER, 2023.
The Town Clerk reported (26th October, 2023) that the following letter (18th October,
2023) had been received from the Minister of Local Government and Public Works (Hon. W.
Chitando):-
― The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works will host a Local Authorities
interaction with His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr.
E.D Mnangagwa on the 1st of November, 2023. This event brings together Mayors,
Chairpersons, Town Clerks and Town Secretaries and Committee Chairpersons from
all the 92 Local Authorities.
His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr. E.D Mnangagwa
will be Guest of Honour. The interaction is aimed at addressing the high levels of lack
of service by Local Authorities.
It is against this background that you are cordially invited to attend this year‘s Local
*** Authorities interaction. Attached is the programme for the events.‖
It was therefore:-
That authority be granted to the Acting Mayor, Chairpersons

of Council Committees and the Chamber Secretary to attend
the abovementioned interaction with His Excellency, the
President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Comrade Dr. E.D.
Mnangagwa at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare on the
1st November, 2023.
(5) INVITATION TO A CONFERENCE TO DELIBERATE ON THE PROPOSED

DRAFT AMENDMENT STATUTORY INSTRUMENT ON SOLID WASTE AND
EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT: 16TH OCTOBER 2023, RAINBOW TOWERS,
HARARE AT 08.30 HOURS: ENG M FUNI S.R.NO. 31099
The Director of Engineering Services reported (20th October, 2023) that the following
letter dated 12th October, 2023 from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works had
been received and read as follows:
Local Authorities to meet the cost travel, accommodation and meals in the usual
manner.
It was:-
RESOLVED (Submitted for Confirmation Only)
(a) That the action taken by the Town Clerk in consultation with
the Mayor in authorising Macdonald Funi S.R.No.31099 to
attend the conference to deliberate on the proposed draft amendment
Statutory Instrument on Solid Waste and Effluent Management:
16thOctober 2023, rainbow towers, Harare at 08.30 hours be confirmed
(b) That payment of travelling, accommodation, meals and incidental
allowances be confirmed
(c) That special leave covering the period be confirmed
(6) INVITATION TO ATTEND WASH TRAINING FROM 2ND TO 6TH OCTOBER 2023
IN GWERU :FAITH NKONDE S.R.NO. 30337
The Director of Engineering Services reported (20th October, 2023) that an email
dated 28 September, 2023 had been received from Timothy Fred, WASH Officer and read as
follows:
―Dear Esteemed PWSSC Chairs!
1. The Department of WASH presents its compliments to the PWSSC chairs and
humbly apologies for the short notice in calling for this training. Your NAC
secretariat has the honour to advise that we have secured some funding towards
strengthening your coordination office by training your WASH Focal Point
Person( Secretary), in WASH information management .The funding will also go
towards data bundles for your PWSSC secretaries. We are therefore inviting the
PWSSC chairs to facilitate your PWSSC secretaries to attend the
training in Gweru, for the period 2-6 October 2023.
2 Logistics.
i. Travelling day, 2 October 2023.

ii. Fuel for each province to and from the venue will be available at the training.
iii. Private accommodation
iv. DSAs to be credited into participants accounts after the training.
v. Draft programme is attached.
3. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops with them.
With high regards

T.Fred
WASH Officer-Information & Knowledge Management
Department Of National WASH Coordination
7th Floor, Kaguvi Building
Telephone+263-4-702910
Mobile:263 (0)773934476
E-mails:timfred2007@gmail.com
Alternative:nshirihuru@gmail.com,suemapi@gmail.com,godzongeret@gmail.co
m”
Costs of the Workshop was borne by the organiser, however the staff member used
her vehicle to and from the workshop and should be paid mileage for the journey and
incidental allowances as per the Conditions of Service.
It was therefore:
a) That the action taken by the Town Clerk in consultation with the
Mayor in authorising Faith Nkonde S.R.No.30337 to attend the
WASH training from 2nd to 6th October 2023 be confirmed
b) That payment of incidental allowance and mileage be confirmed
c) That special leave covering the period be confirmed
(7) INVITATION TO THE INAUGURAL RADIATION SAFETY CONFERENCE 22-24
NOVEMBER 2023, RAINBOW TOWERS HOTEL, HARARE
The Director of Engineering Services reported (20th October, 2023) as follows on the
BACKGROUND
The meeting will recall that local authorities would now be mandated to undertake
radioactivity quality monitoring and analysis at purification facilities that fall under
their jurisdiction. This was in accordance with Statutory Instrument 99 of 2013
[Radiation Protection (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials -NORM
Regulations] and Statutory Instrument 1 of 2021 that required local authority water
and wastewater facilities to include radioactivity assessments as part of their overall
water and wastewater quality monitoring.
CURRENT
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) had written to Council

requesting participation by City of Bulawayo, at the Inaugural Radiation Safety
Conference to be held from 22-24 November 2023 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel,
Harare.
The conference running under the theme “Strengthening the Radiation Protection
/Safety of Workers, Public and the Environment – A Decade of
Accomplishments and Future Endeavours” has the following objectives.
(a) Discussion of progress made in the field of radiation protection and safety.
(b) Provide of a forum to identify challenges and opportunities.
(c) Showcase research, exchange of information, sharing of ideas and experiences.
(d) Map way forward on the improvement of the regulatory framework for the
protection of workers, the public and the environment from the harmful effects of
radiation.
COMMENTS
It was very important that City of Bulawayo be represented at the inaugural

conference by staff members that would be involved in the monitoring and evaluation
of radioactivity emanating from water and wastewater facilities that fell under its
jurisdiction.
The conference fees excluding travel and subsistence allowances stood at US$400 per
participant and was also payable at interbank rate.
It was:-
(a) That authority be granted for Mr Clout Moyo S.R. No. 31942,
Ntolebgwa Beatrice Madanga S. R. No. 30335 and Sibongile
Moyo S.R No. 39990 to attend the Radiation Safety Conference
at the Rainbow Towers Hotel, Harare from 22 – 24 November 2023.
(b) That Council pays conference fees including accommodation, travel and
subsistence allowances for the three (3) days.
(c) That special leave covering the period be granted
(8) IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS: OCTOBER 2023
*** The Director of Health Services reported (19th October, 2023) that the attached was a
report of the previous General Purposes Committee meeting‘s resolutions and a report on
their implementation.

and noted.
(9) INVITATION TO ATTEND A REPORT WRITING FOR THE PATIENT CENTRED

CARE STUDY MEETING : 28 TO 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 : KADOMA RAINBOW
HOTEL: KADOMA: SISTER N. SIBANDA : S.R. NUMBER 22290, SISTER S.
MOYO: S.R. NUMBER 25154 AND SISTER A. NDLOVU : S.R. NUMBER 25142
The Director of Health Services reported (19th October, 2023) that an invitation had
been received from the Ministry of Health and Child Care to send participants to attend the
above meeting. It read as follows:
―Through support from the TB REACH project, your respective administrative regions
participated in a patient centred care study for drug-resistant tuberculosis. The MoHCC NTP
kindly requests your support for discussion of results to support report writing‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Sister S. Moyo a Community Health

Sister, Sister A. Ndlovu a Community Health Sister and Sister N. Sibanda a Community
Health Sister to attend the above meeting.
In view of the dates of the meeting, the matter had been discussed with the Town
Clerk who had authorized Sister N. Sibanda, Sister A. Ndlovu and Sister S. Moyo‘s
attendance.
All costs would be borne by the organisers. The Director of Health Services sought
authority to use a Council vehicle. Fuel would be reimbursed.
It was therefore recommended that Sister N. Sibanda, Sister A. Ndlovu and Sister S.
Moyo be granted special leave from 27 to 30 September 2023 to attend the above meeting
and be paid incidental allowances and meals in transit accordingly.
That the action taken by the Director of Health Services in

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising the abovementioned
staff members to attend the above meeting in Kadoma from 28 to 29
September, 2023 and the payment of incidental allowances, meals
in transit only as appropriate, as other costs were met by the organisers,
as well as use of a Council vehicle for which fuel would be reimbursed,
be confirmed.
(10) INVITATION TO DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING : HEALTH PERSONNEL: 2

TO 4 OCTOBER 2023: SUBURBAN VILLAGE: GWERU: MISS S. BANDA: S.R.
NUMBER 22213
above training. It read as follows:
―The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) Health Information Systems Unit
continues to build capacity among health information personnel at all levels with the
aim of improving skills in data management, analysis, visualisation and presentation.
Similar trainings have been conducted targeting provincial level health information
staff.
With the above, we therefore request the participation of Health Information

Officers/Assistants stationed at hospitals to a data management training with focus on
the Inpatient Morbidity and Mortality Information System (IMMIS) in DHIS2‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Miss S. Banda a Senior Clerical Assistant
(Health Information) to attend the above training.
In view of the dates of the training, the matter had been discussed with the Town
Clerk who had authorized Miss S. Banda‘s attendance.
All costs would be borne by the organizers.
It was therefore recommended that Miss S. Banda be granted special leave from 1 to 4
October 2023 to attend the above training and be paid incidental allowances and meals in
transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising Miss S. Banda (S.R.
( 22213) to attend the abovementioned training in Gweru from 1st to 4th
October, 2023 and the payment of incidental allowances, meals in
transit only as appropriate, as other costs were met by the organisers,
be confirmed.
(11) INVITATION TO ATTEND A DATA COLLECTION TRAINING AND SURVEY: 1

OCTOBER 2023 : MUTARE HOLIDAY INN : MUTARE :SISTER N. DHLODHLO :
S.R. NUMBER 23187
above workshop. It read as follows:
―Following the official request to conduct the TDABC study for the HIV
interventions, the AIDS and TB Program is kindly requesting for your offices to
recruit the THREE research assistants per each province for data collection for the
TDABC study according to the terms of references. We will appreciate getting the
names and contact details of selected research assistants to facilitate their training
scheduled for the week beginning 2 October 2023 for the venue to be advised. After
training on data collection, the research assistants will be then deployed in the field
for two weeks (8 October 2023 to 21 October 2023‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Sister N. Dhlodhlo a Sister-in-Charge to

attend the above training and to collect the data.
In view of the dates of the training, the matter was discussed with the Town Clerk
who had authorised Sister N. Dhlodhlo‘s attendance.
All costs would be borne by the organisers.
It was therefore recommended that Sister N. Dhlodhlo be granted special leave from 1
to 21 October 2023 to attend the above training and data collection and be paid incidental
allowances and meals in transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising Sister N.Dhlodhlo (S.R.
( 23187) to attend the abovementioned workshop in Mutare from 1st to
21st October, 2023 and the payment of incidental allowances, meals in
be confirmed
(12) INVITATION TO ATTEND INTRA ACTION REVIEW 3-4 OCTOBER 2023 AND
DEVELOPMENT OF CHOLERA ELIMINATION WORKPLANS FOR Q4-Q1 2024 :
5 TO 6 OCTOBER 2023 : GOLDEN PEACOCK HOTEL : :MUTARE : DR N.P.
SIBANDA :S.R. NUMBER 22304
been received from the Ministry of Health and Child Care to send a participant to attend the
―Zimbabwe has had cholera outbreak since February 2023 with the first case reported
in Chegutu district a cholera hotspot district in Mashonaland West Province. As of 27
September 2023, Zimbabwe‘s cumulative suspected cholera cases were 4288 with
4096 recoveries, 20 confirmed cholera deaths and 102 suspected cholera deaths. The
case fatality rate (CFR) for all deaths, confirmed and suspected was 2.6%.
All ten provinces have reported cholera suspected cases with 41 out of 63 districts in
the country having been affected. By 27 September 2023, a surge in cholera cases
was noted in Manicaland and Masvingo Province while Matabeleland South continues
to report sporadic cases‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Dr N.P. Sibanda a Divisional

Environmental Health Officer to attend the above training.
In view of the dates of the training, the matter had been discussed with the Town
Clerk who had authorised Dr N.P. Sibanda‘s attendance.
All costs would be borne by the organisers. Authority was sought to use a Council
vehicle. Fuel would be reimbursed.
It was therefore recommended that Dr N.P. Sibanda be granted special leave from 2
to 7 October 2023 to attend the above training and be paid incidental allowances and meals in
transit accordingly

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising Dr. N.P. Sibanda
(S.R. No.22304) to attend the above training in Mutare from 2nd to 7th
October, 2023 and the payment of incidental allowances, meals
be confirmed.
(13) INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A TRAINING ON THE PREVENTION OF

REINTRODUCTION ON MALARIA IN CLEARED UP FOCI: 5 TO 7 OCTOBER
2023: MASVINGO: MR C. MALABA: S.R. NUMBER 21330
above training.
The purpose of the training was to capacitate provinces on the prevention of reintroduction of
malaria concept in already cleared up foci in the provinces and districts as they were heading
towards attaining zero local malaria transmission in some parts of the country.
The Director of Health Services nominated Mr C. Malaba an Assistant Director

(Environmental Health) to attend the above training.
In view of the date of the training, the matter had been discussed with the Town Clerk
who had authorized Mr C. Malaba‘s attendance.
All costs would be borne by the organizers. The Director of Health Services sought
authority to use Council vehicle. Fuel would be reimbursed.
It was therefore recommended that Mr C. Malaba be granted special leave from 4 to 7

October 2023 to attend the above training and be paid incidental allowances and meals in
transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising Mr. C. Malaba
(S.R. No.21330) to attend the above training in Masvingo from 5 to 7
be confirmed.
(14) INVITATION TO A MALARIA INTER-DISTRICT VISIT TO BUBI DISTRICT: 16

TO 20 OCTOBER 2023 : MR C. MALABA: S.R. NUMBER 21330, DR T.
CHIGWAZA : S.R. NUMBER 21606, MRS N. SITHOLE : S.R. NUMBER 26470, MRS
L. MPOFU : S.R. NUMBER 26475 AND MISS S. BANDA : S.R. NUMBER 22213
been received from the Provincial Medical Director, (Bulawayo Province) to send
participants to attend the above visit. It read as follows:
―As part of the Malaria activities, this year Bulawayo Metropolitan Province has been
paired with Bubi District for the Malaria inter-district visit. This activity helps
improve our Malaria activities as we learn of good practices in other Districts in
Malaria Elimination they in turn will learn what we are doing best.
The planned dates for the visit to Bubi are 16 to 20 October 2023. The team will be
made up of 5 individuals drawn up from various pillars involved in Malaria
Management‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Mr C. Malaba an Assistant Director of

Health Services (Environmental Health), Dr T. Chigwaza a Clinical Medical Officer, Mrs N.
Sithole an Environmental Health Officer, Mrs L. Mpofu an Environmental Health Technician
and Miss S. Banda a Senior Clerical Assistant (Health Information) to attend the above visit.
In view of the dates of the visit, the matter had been discussed with the Town Clerk
who had authorized Mr C. Malaba, Dr T. Chigwaza, Mrs N. Sithole, Miss S. Banda and Mrs
L. Mpofu‘s attendance.
All costs would be borne by the organizers. The Director of Health Services sought
It was therefore recommended that Mr C. Malaba, Dr T. Chigwaza, Mrs N. Sithole,

Mrs L. Mpofu and Miss S. Banda be granted special leave from 16 to 20 October 2023 to
attend the above visit and be paid incidental allowances and meals in transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising the above
mentioned staff members to visit to Bubi District from 16 to 20
be confirmed.
(15) INVITATION TO ATTEND AN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

TRAINING : 16 TO 20 OCTOBER 2023 : THE VILLAGE LODGE : GWERU :
SISTER B. F. MAPHOSA : S.R NUMBER 23266, SISTER O. NDLOVU : S.R.
NUMBER 26335 AND SISTER E. NGULUBE : S.R. NUMBER 26484
―Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) trainings have been conducted following the
outbreak of COVID-19 with support from different partners. There has been a lot of
staff movement in the health care facilities such that most of those trained have
moved to greener pastures leaving a huge burden to the newly qualified who have not
been capacitated. It is therefore prudent to train more Health Care Workers to ensure
their protection and protection of their clients and visitors. Basic Infection Prevention
and Control (IPC) training is now relevant for all to capacitate them for any
emergency eventuality.
Once the trainings have been conducted it is relevant to make scheduled follow ups
purposes of assessing compliance Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) to
protocols and the availability of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programmes
and facilities at the health facilities‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Sister B.F. Maphosa a Sister-in-Charge,

Sister O. Ndlovu a Sister-in-Charge and Sister E. Ngulube a Sister-in-Charge to attend the
above training.
All costs would be borne by the organizers.
It was therefore recommended that Sister B.F. Maphosa, Sister O. Ndlovu and Sister
E. Ngulube be granted special leave from 15 to 21 October 2023 to attend the above training
and be paid incidental allowances and meals in transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising the abovementioned
staff members to attend the abovementioned training in Gweru from
16 to 20 October, 2023 and the payment of incidental allowances, meals in
be confirmed
(16) INVITATION TO ATTEND THE NTP-OPHID PLANNING MEETING : 18 TO 20
OCTOBER 2023 : WHITE HORSE INN : VUMBA: DR M. FALAYI: S.R. NUMBER
21602 AND MRS C. BANANA:S.R. NUMBER 23497
been received from the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare to send two participants to
attend the above meeting. It read as follows:
―Despite declining trends in TB notifications, the COVID-19 movement restrictions

and re-prioritisation of resources resulted in a decline in concerted efforts and
competencies among Health Care Workers in TB case finding, treatment and care.
Recently, a mid-term review of the National TB Programme National Strategic Plan
2021-2025was conducted, which revealed gaps in TB service provision across the
cascade of care.
Under the TB Treatment Access and Prevention (TAP) project, OPHID has received
funding from USAID to to support TB activities.
It is against this background that the Ministry of Health and Child Care, National TB
Programme seeks to hod a meeting to discuss plans for the period October 2023 to
September 2024‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Dr M. Falayi a Clinical Medical Officer

and Mrs C. Banana a Deputy Chief Nursing Officer to attend the above meeting.
In view of the dates of the meeting, the matter had been discussed with the Town
Clerk who had authorised Dr M. Falayi and Mrs C. Banana‘s attendance.
It was therefore recommended that Dr M. Falayi and Mrs C. Banana be granted

special leave from 17 to 21 October 2023 to attend the above meeting and be paid incidental
allowances and meals in transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising Dr. M. Falayi
(S.R. No.21602) and Mrs. C. Banana (S.R. No. 23497) to attend the
above meeting in Vumba from 18 to 20 October 2023 and the
payment of incidental allowances, meals in transit only as appropriate,
as other costs were met by the organisers, as well as use of a Council
vehicle for which fuel would be reimbursed, be confirmed.
(17) COLLECTION OF THE GLOBAL FUND MOBILE X-RAY TRUCK GHCC3149 :
HARARE : 20 OCTOBER 2023 : THE UNION ZIMBABWE TRUST (UZT) OFFICES
: HARARE : MR A. NCUBE : S.R. NUMBER 12318
The Director of Health Services reported (19th October, 2023) that a letter had been
received from The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) to send a driver to collect the above truck.
It read as follows:
―Following our telephone conversation earlier, The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) is
preparing to deploy GHCC3149 to Bulawayo Province. As such, we are notifying you
that the truck should be ready at The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) offices before the
end of the week after inventory is completed. We will be requesting you to send over
driver to collect the truck, however, the budget usually used to support driver T&S to
collect trucks in Harare currently has no funding.
It is against this background that I am making this inquiry to determine whether BCC
will be able to support the driver T&S to collect this truck once ready‖.
The cost of collecting the truck be borne by Council as follows:
Accommodation x 1 day at $922 800.00 x 80% $738 240.00

Dinner x 1 day at $289 144.00 $289 144.00
Lunch x 1 day at $289 144.00 $289 144.00
Incidental Allowance 1 day at US$10.00 rate $5668.2204 $ 56 682.20
Total Cost $1 373 210.20
It was therefore recommended that Mr A. Ncube a Driver be granted special leave

from 19 to 20 October 2023 to collect the above truck and that he be paid incidental
allowances, hotel accommodation and meals in transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising Mr.A. Ncube (S.R. No.
12318) to collect the Global Fund Mobile X-Ray truck GHC3149
in Harare on the 20th October, 2023 and the payment of incidental
allowances, meals in transit only as appropriate, as other costs were
met by Council, be confirmed
(18) INVITATION TO ATTEND THE FINALISATION OF GUIDELINES FOR

CHOLERA CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF TYPHOID FEVER IN
ZIMBABWE : 23 TO 25 OCTOBER 2023 : GREAT ZIMBABWE : MASVINGO :
DR N.P. SIBANDA S.R. NUMBER 22304
above workshop. It read as follows:
―Cholera and typhoid are two waterborne diseases that have been a major public
health problem in Zimbabwe in recent years. Currently in Zimbabwe, there is a
cholera outbreak and as of 8 October 2023, 944 confirmed cases have been recorded
and 30 deaths. There have been several outbreaks of typhoid in recent years. In
2017-2018, a major typhoid outbreak was reported in Harare, with over 3,000
suspected cases. Another typhoid outbreak was reported in 2021 in Bulawayo, with
over 1,000 suspected cases and 13 deaths.
With this background, there is need to finalise the cholera and typhoid guidelines that
were drafted in December 2022‖.
The Director of Health Services nominated Dr N.P. Sibanda a Divisional

Environmental Health Officer to attend the above workshop.
In view of the dates of the workshop, the matter had been discussed with the Town
Clerk who had authorised Dr N.P. Sibanda‘s attendance.
It was therefore recommended that Dr N.P. Sibanda be granted special leave from 22
to 26 October 2023 to attend the above workshop and be paid incidental allowances and
meals in transit accordingly.

consultation with the Town Clerk in authorising Dr. N.P. Sibanda
(S.R. No.22304) to attend the abovementioned workshop in
Masvingo from 23 to 25 October 2023 and the payment
of incidental allowances, meals in transit only as appropriate,
as other costs were met by the organisers, as well as use of a Council
vehicle for which fuel would be reimbursed, be confirmed.
(19) INVITATION TO ATTEND A GLOBAL ALLIANCE TEAM MEETING: 31

OCTOBER 2023: RAINBOW TOWERS HOTEL : HARARE : DR E.N. SIBANDA-
MZINGWANE : S.R. NUMBER 21597
above meeting. It read as follows:
―The Ministry of Health and Child Care in partnership with National AIDS Council,
UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO will be convening a meeting to review progress
towards achieving the country‘s Global Alliance targets. The specific objective of the
meeting is to take stock of the status of implementation of the National Work Plan on
the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children since the Dar es Salaam Declaration in
Feb 2023. The meeting will be held on 31 October 2023 at Rainbow Towers Hotel in
Harare‖.
The Director of Health Services wished to attend the above meeting.

In view of the date of the meeting, the matter had been discussed with the Town Clerk
who had authorised Dr E.N. Sibanda-Mzingwane‘s attendance.
authority to use a personal vehicle. Fuel would be reimbursed.
It was therefore recommended that Dr E.N. Sibanda-Mzingwane be granted special

leave from 30 October 2023 to 1 November 2023 to attend the above meeting and be paid
mileage, incidental allowance and meals in transit accordingly.
It was –
That Dr. E.N. Sibanda-Mzingwane be granted

special leave from 30 October, 2023 to 1 November.
2023 to attend the abovementioned meeting and be
paid mileage, incidental allowance and meals in transit
accordingly.
(20) INVITATION TO GLOBAL ALLIANCE TECHNICAL TEAM MEETING: 26 TO 27

OCTOBER 2023: GREAT ZIMBABWE HOTEL: MASVINGO: DR E.N. SIBANDA-
MZINGWANE: S.R. NUMBER 21597
The Director Health Services reported (24th October, 2023) that an invitation had been
received from EMTCT Zimbabwe to send a participant to attend the above training. It read as
follows:
―We will be having the technical team meeting in Masvingo on Thursday and Friday
to put together our country report on the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2023‖.
The Director of Health Services wished to attend the above meeting.
In view of the dates of the meeting, the matter had been discussed with the Town Clerk who
had authorised Dr E. Sibanda-Mzingwane‘s attendance.
Costs of meals and accommodation would be borne by the organizers. Authority was sought
to use a personal vehicle. Fuel would be reimbursed.
It was therefore recommended that Dr E.N. Sibanda-Mzingwane be granted special
leave from 25 to 28 October 2023 to attend the above training and be paid mileage, incidental
allowance and meals in transit accordingly.
It was:-
That the action taken by the Director of Health Services in consultation

with the Town Clerk in authorizing Dr. E.N. Sibanda- Mzingwane
(SR. No. 21597) to attend the abovementioned training in Masvingo
and the payment of incidental allowances, meals in transit only as
appropriate, as other costs were met by the organisers, as well as use of
a personal vehicle for which fuel would be reimbursed, be confirmed
(21) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO ATTEND ON INVITATION TO URBAN

FUTURES THEORY OF CHANGE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 17 – 19
OCTOBER, 2023: MALEME LODGES IN MATOPOS NATIONAL PARK:3
OFFICIALS FROM THECITY OF BULAWAYO
The Human Capital Director reported (10th October 2023) that he had received the
following invitation letter from the Youth Urban Resilience Food Systems Program
(YURF)Executive Director (Michael Ndiweni) cordially inviting three (3) Officials from the
City of Bulawayo as detailed hereunder;
―03 October 2023
The Town Clerk

Bulawayo City Council
Cc Department of Town Planning
RE: INVITATION TO URBAN FUTURES THEORY OF CHANGE

DEVELOPMENT
WORKSHOP 17- 19 OCTOBER 2023
Dear Sir,
Above matter refers,
Please accept our wishes for your good health. I write this letter to cordially invite 3
officials from Bulawayo City Council to a Youth Urban Resilience Food systems
program (YURF) multi stakeholder Theory of Change Development Workshop to be
held from the 17th – 19th of October 2023 at Maleme Lodges in Matopos National
Park.
This project is supported by HIVOS in partnership with Botnar Foundation from 2023
– 2027,it aims to contribute to more inclusive, climate-resilient urban food systems,
where young people collaborate to voice their priorities, influence decisions, and seize
opportunities in the food sector to boost their country‘s economy, with shorter value
chains providing healthy, sustainable food that is accessible, affordable, and attractive
to all. BVTA is leading a consortium of partners made up of Green Hut Trust (GHT),
African Food Revolution (AFR), Unemployed and Vulnerable Foundation Trust,
Elevate Trust and Lupane State University (LSU) in implementing a localised project
which seeks to stimulate a climate just urban food system in Bulawayo driven by
young people between the ages of 15-35 years through innovatively fusing Indigenous
Knowledge Systems and Modern Food Systems pivoted on green solutions/
innovations, and healthy food consumption.
The project is anchored on a youth-led food commodity system, creating opportunities

and resilience for urban youths supported by innovative private sectors and strong
institutions, and national and regional policies. The priority actions will be to
empower young people to use green solutions in an innovative approach to create
income and generation and jobs in the food sector and reduce the impact of climate
change in urban communities.
The objectives of the workshop will be to:
Discuss and analyse findings of the Bulawayo City‘s Rapid Scan done by Civic
Forum for Human Development (CFHD)
Conduct a participatory visioning to adapt the overall Urban Futures (UB) vision to
the local context.
Identify local priorities based on a combination of the vision and the Rapid Scan
findings.
Adapt to the global Urban Futures Theory of Change (ToC) and develop a Bulawayo
City Theory of Change.
We hope our invitation will be considered as we move towards the full
implementation of the
project in our city. A logistics note will be sent in due course with all the information
about the Workshop.
For further information do not hesitate to contact Mthandazo Bhebhe on
+263776054864 or Abigail Nleya +263777354238
Yours Faithfully
Michael Ndiweni
Executive Director”
The participation of Council staff in such Workshops was important and beneficial as
The Town Clerk in consultation with His Worship the Mayor nominated Mr D.
Khumalo SR No 31890 (Director of Housing & Community Services), Mr T. Ncube SR No
042217 (City Valuer) and Mr Shelton M. Sithole SR No 31106 (Town Planner) to attend the
scheduled Youth Urban Resilience Food Systems Program (YURF)multi stakeholder Theory
of Change Development Workshop to be held from the 17th – 19th of October 2023 at
Maleme Lodges in Matopos National Park on behalf of the Bulawayo City Council, on the
understating that the organisers shall fund the program.
In view of the above it was therefore –
That the action taken by the Human Capital Director in consultation

with the Director of Town Planning in authorizing the abovementioned
staff members to attend the Youth Urban Resilience Food Systems
Program (YURF) multi stakeholder Theory of Change Development
Workshop at Maleme Lodges in Matopos National Park from 17 to 19
October, 2023 and the payment of incidental allowances, meals in transit
only as appropriate, be confirmed.
(22) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO ATTEND ON A LOOK AND LEARN VISIT TO
THE CITY OF HARARE AND MUTARE TOWN COUNCIL: TWO (2) TOWN
PLANNING OFFICERS: CITY OF BULAWAYO
The Human Capital Director reported (24th October, 2023) that the Town Clerk (10th
October 2023) had received the following invitation letter from MSD Regional Coordinator
(Ndumeya Moyo) offering to facilitate for the 2 Town Planning Officers to travel to Harare
and Mutare on a learning visit through provision of vehicle and fuel as part of fuel as part of
joint programming.
"The Town Clerk

Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Dear Sir,
RE: TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT LEARNING VISIT TO CITY OF

HARARE AND MUTARE TOWN COUNCIL
Reference is made to the above.
Mercy Corps is implementing the Catalysing Economic Development through the

Informal Sector programme (CEDIS), which is a four -year programme (2022 – 2026)
that aims to improve incomes, working conditions and resilience to shocks and
stresses of 30,000 vulnerable young women (70% of whom aged 18 – 35) in the urban
areas of Bulawayo, Mutare and the surrounding rural areas, through sustainable
informal and micro-enterprise livelihoods. The CEDIS programme has three main
outcomes: (1) Female employees and female suppliers earn more through increased
quantity of work or increased rates of pay, (2) Women led enterprises experience an
improved business environment.
To achieve outcomes 1 and 2, CEDIS programme will facilitate improvements in

business working environment for women in the informal sector. During ongoing
deliberations with the Bulawayo City Council one of the key demand-driven issues
identified was the need to review the Informal Sector policy to ensure inclusivity and
responsiveness to the city‘s needs. The Town Planning Department identified the City
of Harare and Mutare as key Local Authorities in terms of the Informal Sector Policy
that came into effect in March, 2023 and implementing innovations in revenue
collection and city decongestion in the informal sector. In light of the above the
department highlighted that it was key to benchmark the two cities to enable
Bulawayo City Council to review its own policy and also learn from other cities on
the implementation of key deliverables of the policy.
In light of the above the CEDIS will facilitate a review of the informal sector policy
for the Bulawayo City Council to align the policy to the global trends and to respond
to the city‘s needs. To kick start this process, a team from Bulawayo City Council –
Town Planning Department will be facilitated through a learning in Harare and
Mutare to learn and conduct a benchmarking exercise on the informal.
Mercy Corps will facilitate 2 Town Officers to travel to Harare and Mutare. Mercy
Corps will only cover Accommodation and per diem. Bulawayo City Council is
expected to co-finance the learning visit through provision of vehicle and fuel as part
of joint programming.
The tentative itinerary was as follows:
DAY ACTIVITY
Sunday Travel to Harare
Monday Meeting with Harare City Council
Tuesday Site visit to identified sites
Wednesday Meeting with Harare City Council
Courtesy visit to Mercy Corps
Travel to Mutare
Thursday Meeting with Mutare City Council
Friday Site visit to identified sites
Saturday Travel back to Bulawayo
The outputs of this learning visit would be (1) Report of the learning visit, (2)
Feedback meeting between Mercy Corps and Bulawayo City Council, (3) Draft plan
on key next steps leading to policy review and roll out. A tentative daily programme
has been shared as an annex for your future support.
The proposed dates are as follows;
Date: 6 to 10 November, 2023
Venue: City of Harare and Mutare Town Council
Looking forward to your cooperation
Yours Sincerely
Ndumeya Moyo
MDS Regional Coordinator
+263772457642‖
The Town Clerk in consultation with His Worship the Mayor had seconded Shelton
Sithole SR No 31106 (Town Planner) and Stella Pedzi SR No 90331 to participate in the
proposed look and learn visit with the view of benchmarking with similar organizations on
this tropical and contentious matter.
In view of the above it was –
(i) That authority be granted to the 2 Town Planning Officers (Shelton

Sithole SR No 31106 and Stella Pedzi SR No 90331) to participate
in the scheduled look and learn visit to the City of Harare and Mutare
Town Council wherein Mercy Corps shall cover the accommodation
and per diem expenses.
(ii) That Council provides co-financing by way of paying travelling
and subsistence allowances in respect of the 2 Officers covering
the proposed period.
(iii) That the Officers avail copies of the final research findings to Council
for retention.
(iv) That the staff members be granted special leave for the purposes
of participating in the look and learn visit to Harare and Mutare
City Council
(23) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO ATTEND ON INVITATION THE ZIRUP 2023

ANNUAL SCHOOL AT CARIBBEA BAY RESORT, KARIBA FROM 31st TO 3rd
NOVEMBER, 2023; TOWN PLANNERS- TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Human Capital Director reported (18th October, 2023) that he had received (18th
October, 2023) the following invitation letter from Dr Andrew Chigudu, the ZIRUP
PRESIDENT, Zimbabwe Institute of Regional and Urban Planners inviting key stakeholders
in the Town Planning Section to participate in the scheduled 2023 Annual School as reflected
hereunder;
―ZIMBABWE INSTITUTE OF REGIONALAND URBAN PLANNERS
20 August 2023
Dear Colleagues
REF: INVITATION TO ATTEND THE ZIRUP 2023 ANNUAL SCHOOL AT

CARIBBEA BAY RESORT, KARIBA FROM 31ST OF OCTOBER TO 3RD
OF
NOVEMBER 2023
We cordially invite you to attend and participate in the 2023 Annual School to be held
at The Caribbea Bay Resort Kariba from 31st October to 3rd of November 2023. The
theme of this year's Annual School is: RESILIENT/SUSTAINABLE RURAL AND
URBAN ENVIRONMENTS: THE PLANNER'S ROLE
The Annual School has been an integral part of the Zimbabwean community and
beyond for many years and we are proud to reiterate that the Theme for the 2023
ZIRUP Annual school gives the platform for planners to unravel and explore the
undoubted crucial role planners play on coming up with resilient and sustainable rural
and urban environments.
The conference will focus on topics such as Urban transport systems, Urban design,
Smart solutions, The digital divide, Housing, Cultural Insensitivity and Public spaces.
It cannot be overemphasized that by deliberating on the above topics, planners can
grasp valuable and in-depth knowledge on how to shape and come up with sustainable
rural and urban environments in line with the Sustainable Development Goal Number
11.
We look forward to your participation and contributions to the discussions and

knowledge sharing at the 2023 ZIRUP Annual School. Together, let us explore ways
to create resilient and sustainable rural and urban environments for the benefit of all
Zimbabweans.
Please save the dates and join us for this important event.
For further details, kindly visit our website www.zirup.org.zw or contact the
Administrator on +263 772 491702.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrew Chigudu
(DPhil. Urban Spatial Planning, MSc Urban Design and BScHRUP)
ZIRUP PRESIDENT”
The participation of Council staff in such Conferences was important and beneficial
as it had the potential to develop leadership skills to the participants. Council had previously
(i) That authority be granted to Shelton M. Sithole and Dalumuzi

Sibanda (Town Planners) to participate in the abovementioned
conference in Kariba.
(ii) That Council pays Conference fees of US$605.00 per delegate
(payable at the prevailing auction rate) and further,
(iii) That Council pays for travelling and subistence allowances
for the two members of staff authorised to attend the conference.
(iv) That staff members to utilize special leave covering the period.
(24) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY FOR STAFF MEMBERS TO UNDERTAKE A LOOK

AND LEARN TO ZVISHAVANE TOWN COUNCIL ON TRADING SPACES FOR
INFORMAL TRADERS/ MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES
(MSMEs)
The Human Capital Director reported (25th October, 2023) that authority was hereby
sought for three (3) Council officials to undertake a look and learn visit to Zvishavane Town
Council this coming week. The purpose of the site visit was to appreciate on how they
organised and developed trading spaces for informal traders, of particular interest the
informal trader‘s ‗hunger‘ that they had built. This was proposed to be a day‘s visit, where
the staff members shall depart in the morning and return by day end. The staff members
nominated to attend the look and learn visit‘s details were as follows;
NAME SR. NO DEPARTMENT DESIGNATION
Elliot Panesu 37097 Town Planning Senior Town Planner
Prosper Mateza 31078 Engineering Services Principal Engineer

Sidumiso Ncube 98486 Housing And Community Architectural Technician
Services
The participation of Council staff in such benchmark visits was important and
beneficial as it had the potential to develop leadership skills of the participants. Council had
previously acceded to similar engagements due to the beneficial effect of such participations
to both the individual and the employer.
(i) That authority be granted to Mr Eliot Panesu SR 30301 (Senior Town Planner)
– Town Planning Department; Mr Prosper Mateza SR 31968 (Principal
Engineer) -Engineering Services Department and Sidumiso Ncube SR 98486
(Architectural Technician)- Housing and Community Services Department to
participate in the proposed look and learn visit to Zvishavane Town Council,
and further
(ii) That Council pays for travelling and subsistence allowances for the attendance
of the same, and further
(iii) That staff members be granted special leave to attend and participate in the
scheduled Conclave (31st October, 2023).
(25) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO ATTEND ON INVITATION TO THE SURVEY

INSTITUTE OF ZIMBABWE CONFERENCE (SIZ): CRESTA SPRAY VIEW
HOTEL, VICTORIA FALLS: TOWN PLANNING OFFICERS (PRINCIPAL LAND
SURVEYOR & TOWN PLANNER)- TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Human Capital Director reported (18th October, 2023) that he had received (18th
October, 2023) the following invitation letter from Takudzwa Jera, the Honorary Secretary,
of Survey Institute of Zimbabwe inviting key stakeholders in the Survey Section to
participate in the scheduled event as reflected hereunder;
―Ref': SIZ Conference 2023

12thOctober 2023
BULAWAYO
Dear Sir
REF: INVITATION TO ATTEND THE SIZ CONFERENCE
The Survey Institute of Zimbabwe (SIZ) is a professional body that brings together
professionals in Land Surveying, Mine Surveying, Topographical, and Engineering
surveying as well as the Spatial Information Management sectors. The vision of SIZ is
to be the prime reference body fostering a common understanding of all geospatial
engineering disciplines in Zimbabwe in line with international trends. It aims to
continuously develop and raise the profile of Geospatial Engineering practitioners to
enable the sustainable delivery of professional services.
The Institute will be hosting the 2023 Conference at Cresta Spray View Hotel,
Victoria Falls on the 3rd to the 4th of November, 2023 under the theme:
"PROTECTING OUR WORLD LEAVING NO PLACE BEHIND".
Your Department is our key stakeholder thus we are inviting your Survey Section to
join us and takepart in this event and we believe that your contribution to this
conference will be very beneficial.
The Conference will bring together various stakeholders to discuss and brainstorm on
critical issues that are affecting the surveying and geo-informatics profession. We are
still making preparations for the event;hence the programme will be communicated in
due course.
Attached is our Flier with prices for the Conference.
For any further details, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours faithfully
Takudzwa Jera
Honorary Secretary- S.I.Z
+263773000733
Vision: To be the prime reference body fostering a common understanding of all

geo-spatial engineering disciplines in Zimbabwe, in line with international trends.
Mission Statement: To continuously develop and raise the profile of geo-spatial

engineering to enable sustainable delivery of professional services.‖
The participation of Council staff in such conferences was important and beneficial as
(i) That authority be granted to Mr Sikhumbuzo Mnkandla (Principal Land

Surveyor) – Town Planning Department to attend the 2023 Survey Institute of
Zimbabwe Conference at Cresta Spray View Hotel, Victoria Falls on 4th
November, 2023 as per the invitation, and further
(ii) That Council pays for accommodation, travelling and subsistence allowances
including conference fees applicable for the attendance of the same, and
further
(iii) That the staff member be granted special leave to attend and participate in the
symposium.
(26) GENDER, SAFETY AND HEALTH PERFORMANCE REPORT UP TO 30th
SEPTEMBER, 2023.
The Human Capital Director reported (24th October, 2023) as follows on the
abovementioned matter.
(A) INJURIES ON DUTY
FULL NAMES SEX S.R No. DESIGNATION DEPT DATE OF REMARKS

(AGE) (GRADE) INJURY
F 12454 Cleaner FS 02/09/2023 The staff member fell into the

Thenjiwe Ndlovu basement manhole and sustained
(49) a hip injury. She was attended to
at Khami clinic and referred to
Mpilo Hospital for further
treatment. She was booked 7
days off sick.
Nontokozo F 73392 Street Sweeper HS 04/09/2023 The staff member was struck by
Jamela (24) a taxi at Corner Fort Street and
Leopold Takawira Avenue and
sustained an injury on the right
ankle. She was treated at United
Bulawayo Hospitals and granted
7 days off sick.
Themba Sibanda M 40244 Water Treatment ES 20/09/2023 The staff member was
(53) Plant Attendant (2) cooking when he accidentally
spilled hot water thereby
sustaining burns on the left
foot. He was treated at NSSA
clinic and granted 7 days off
sick.
Mpumelelo M 28597 Haulage Overseer HS 06/10/2023 The staff member was injured
Tshuma (39) while he was trying to open the
Howo Sino Refuse compactor.
The Howo truck‘s door is no
longer openable from the outside,
so the staff member climbed on
the vehicle steps to extend his
arm and open the door from the
inside using the half-opened
window. As he was
disembarking, he slipped,
thereby sustaining a fracture on
his left ankle. He was attended to
at Mpilo Hospital and as at the
10th of October, 2023 the staff
member was still recovering at
home due for medical review
after 14 days.
Four (4) staff members, from Engineering Services, Financial Services and Health Services,
were injured on duty during the month of September, 2023. Cumulatively, the organisation
had recorded sixty (60) injuries on duty since January 2023. The Lost Time Injury Frequency
Rate (LTIFR) was 10 against the standard of less than 1.
Injury on duty statistics to date analysed below:
INJURIES BY AGE
INJURIES BY SEX
Series1 18
Female 16
18 14
FREQUENCY
30% 12
10
8
6
Series1 4
Male 2
42 0
70% 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
INURIES BY DEPARTMENT
25
20
FREQUENCY
15
10
INJURIES BY MONTH
16
14
12
FREQUENCY
10
8
6
4
2
0
(B) MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF EMPLOYEES
Sixteen (16) employees from Engineering Services Department, Roads Yard Section and
Health Services Department, Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kitchen Section
completed their periodic health assessments.
Results Sex Total Remarks

F M
Satisfactory 4 10 14 Normal Results.
Unsatisfactory 1 1 2 The Employee was referred to a
specialist.
Total 5 11 16
(C) HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT (HIRA)
The Section conducted a risk assessment for Magwegwe Hall and Luveve Beit Hall
refurbishment projects. Detailed reports were done and shared with the Project Managers to
ensure actioning of recommendations made. Thirteen (13) projects were currently under
Gender Safety, Health and Environment monitoring.
REPORT ON SAFETY AND HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: THORNGROVE

WATER AND SEWAGE WORKS SECTION
On the 7th of September, 2023, Gender, Safety and Health Section conducted a safety and
health awareness campaign at Thorn-grove Water and Sewage Works. The main objective of
the awareness was to conscientise employees on hazard identification and risk management,
emergency preparedness, accident reporting procedures and safety measures employed in
lifting equipment. The programme was one of the Safety and Health Programmes offered by
City Council to promote a safe working environment and to meet statutory obligations, that
is, Factories and Works Act (Chapter 14:08) of1996) and its allied regulations, Statutory
Instrument 68 of 1990 and the City of Bulawayo Safety, Health and Environment Policy,
2006. A total of twenty-one (21) employees comprising of sixteen (16) males and five (5)
females attended the campaign.
Figure 1: Participants follow demonstration on first aid procedures.
REPORT ON SAFETY AND HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: STREET

SWEEPERS SECTION
The Gender, Safety and Health Section conducted a safety and health awareness campaign
for Street Sweepers on the 11th of September, 2023. The aim of the awareness was to
conscientise employees on accident prevention and reporting procedures. The organization
conducted safety and health programmes to promote an ideal working environment and to
comply with occupational safety and health regulations and the requirements of
Occupational Safety and Health Management System ISO 45001 for certification, the issues
covered included the Factories and Works Act (Chapter 14:08) of 1996 and its regulations,
Statutory Instrument 68 of 1990 Accident Prevention and Workers Compensation Scheme
and the City of Bulawayo Safety, Health and Environment Policy, 2006. A total of forty (40)
employees comprising of fourteen (14) males and twenty-six (26) females attended the
campaign.
Figure 2: Participants follow the presentation.
REPORT ON SAFETY AND HEALTH INDUCTION OF PUMULA/MAGWEGWE

CLUSTER COMMITTEE: 22 SEPTEMBER 2023
The Gender, Safety and Health Section conducted a safety and health induction of Pumula/
Magwegwe Cluster Safety and Health Committee on the 22nd of September 2023 at Pumula
Housing Office. A total of twenty-six (26) members attended the induction, that is, seventeen
(17) females and nine (9) males. Participants were drawn from Council installations including
schools in and around Pumula and Magwegwe. Schools that were represented included
Dumezweni, St Peters, Ngwalongwalo, Ntshamathe, Sizalendaba, Mthimkhulu, Magwegwe
Pre-school and Pumula Old Pre-school. The objectives of the induction were to equip
participants with knowledge and skills on occupational safety and health, to train them on the
roles and responsibilities of Safety, Health and Environment (S.H.E) Committees and
emphasising the importance of emergency preparedness and response in Council
installations, in fulfilment of ISO 45001:2018 requirements.
Figure 3: Participants doing a group activity
REPORT ON EMPLOYEE WELLNESS DAYS HELD ON THE 26TH – 28TH OF

SEPTEMBER 2023: LARGE CITY HALL.
The City of Bulawayo has an Employee Wellness Policy that sought to improve employee
health and wellbeing, promote a healthy lifestyle among the workforce thus reducing health
related costs and increasing organisational productivity. The City of Bulawayo was therefore
committed in delivering safe and sustainable work environments through promotion of
employee well-being, trust, equality, diversity and inclusivity. It was against this background
that the Human Capital Department, Gender Safety and Health Section conducted an
Employee Wellness campaign on the 26th to 28th of September, 2023 at the Large City Hall in
collaboration with health service providers such as Organization for Public Health
Intervention and Development (OPHID), Consolidated Health Services, Cooperate 24
Medical Centre, Vivat Clinic, Eye pod, Contact Family Counselling Centre, Population
Solutions for Health, Zimnat, Friendship Bench, National Aids Council (NAC) and Fitness
trainers such as Pro-Fit Fitness Academy and Fitness With Kim.
The campaign aimed at promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing of workers in all
Council departments. The campaign was conducted over a period of three (3) days under the
theme “A safe and healthy working environment; a fundamental principle and right at
work”. There was provision of health services such as body mass index (BMI) checking,
hypertension checks, psycho-social support, cervical cancer screening, HIV testing, diabetes,
eye check-ups, consultations with medical practitioners and physical fitness activities. A total
number of eight hundred (800) employees comprising of four hundred and eighty-one (481)
males and three hundred and nineteen (319) females were reached out and eighteen (18) were
persons with disabilities (14 males, 4 females).
Figure 4: Day three (3) of the Employee Wellness Days
REPORT ON TRAINING OF WORKSTATION SUPERVISORS HELD ON THE 29 TH OF

SEPTEMBER, 2023: 6TH FLOOR TRAINING ROOM – TOWER BLOCK.
On the 29th of September, 2023 Gender, Safety and Health Section conducted a training of
workstation supervisors. The main objectives of the training were to create awareness on ISO
45001:2018 and to train participants on the roles and responsibilities of supervisors in
workplace accident prevention. The training was done in line with the ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) requirements as the City of
Bulawayo was striving to be ISO 45001:2018 certified. The training which was conducted
under the theme ‗A safe and healthy working environment: A fundamental principle and right
at work’, was also in fulfillment of the Zimbabwe National Occupational Safety and Health
Policy and Bulawayo City Council‘s Safety Health and Environment Policy. A total number
of nineteen (19) participants attended, that is, fifteen (15) males and four (4) females from
Engineering Services, Human Capital, Chamber‘s Secretary, Health Services and Financial
Services Departments.
REPORT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE

GIRL CHILD: DEBATE AND SPELLING BEE: DATE: 11 OCTOBER, 2023: VENUE:
SMALL CITY HALL
SYNOPSIS
The City of Bulawayo (COB) in partnership with Water Worx Vei, Emthonjeni Women‘s
Forum (EWF), World Vision, National AIDS Council and Branding Hub joined hands with
the rest of the World to commemorate the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child (IDG)
which was running under the theme “Our time is now-our rights, our future”. This theme
depicted an urgency, it showed determination, and it was a call to action. The International
Day of the Girl Child was recognized across the world annually on the 11th of October. It
shall be recalled that the City of Bulawayo was a Hub Centre of Excellence for gender
mainstreaming in local government and promoting gender equity and social inclusion was
part of the local authority`s core business. As such commemorating the International Day
of the Girl Child was an annual event. Last year in 2022 a career guidance with exhibitions
was held which focused on enhancing knowledge on the Digital World for the girls in
secondary schools, thereby encouraging the Girl Child to pursue the Science, Engineering,
Technology and Mathematics (STEM) subjects so that they could partake in the related
careers because a lot still needed to be done to improve the participation of girls in these
areas.
This year a spelling bee and debate competition was held and the content of this activity was
derived from the theme which was ‗Our time is now—our rights, our future‘ and, to enrich it,
the Water Sanitation and Hygiene issue was included as a component of service delivery
that greatly impacts on the lives of girls all around the world .
The International Day of the Girl Child was commemorated in the form of Inter-School
Debate and Spelling Bee competition where sixteen (16) schools from four districts in the
province namely Bulawayo Central, Khami, Imbizo and Mzilikazi District took part. The
commemoration had a total of 123 participants comprised of 80 females, 40 males and 3
Persons with disabilities.
The Debate and Spelling Bee comprised of Preliminary Rounds (which commenced on the
9th of October in various districts). From the teams that participated, eight (8) schools
qualified for the Semi-Finals. After a robust competition, Sizane High School was declared
the Champion for both the Spelling Bee and Debate Tournament. The International day of the
Girl Child Champions for Debate and Spelling Bee together with their finalists received a
Trophy and Medals for their hard work.
International Day of the Girl Child Picture Report

Figure 1: Female Student Debater during Semi-Finals, IDG 2023
Figure 2: The Human Capital Director, Mr M. Tshalebwa welcoming the stakeholders and
participants. IDG 2023.
REPORT ON THE 3RD QUARTER GBV STAKEHOLDER MEETING: MINISTRY OF

WOMEN AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTREPRISES:
MHLAMHLANDLELA CONFERENCE ROOM: 29 SEPTEMBER, 2023.
The Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises

(MWACSMED) guided by the Zimbabwe National Gender Based Violence (GBV) Strategy
sought to improve the efforts of Government, civil society and donors to prevent and respond
to violence against women and GBV through a multi-sectoral, effective and coordinated
response. In its pursuit of leading and coordinating multi-sectorial response to Gender Based
Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe, the Ministry held its GBV stakeholder meeting for the third
quarter of 2023. Stakeholders present were from City of Bulawayo, Child Line, National Aids
Council, Musasa Project, World Vision, Emthonjeni Women‘s Forum, Ecumenical Church
Leaders Forum (ECLF), Gender Commission and Legal Resources. The main objective of the
meeting was to share third quarter reports from various stakeholders, share achievements,
challenges faced by partners and find solutions in curbing Gender Based Violence.
REPORT ON THE GENDER INCLUSIVE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (LED)

PROJECT-PHASE 2 TRAINING- GENDER LINKS: 3-4 OCTOBER 2023: SMALL CITY
HALL
City of Bulawayo in partnership with Gender Links conducted Gender Inclusive Local
Economic Development (LED) project training on the 3rd -4th of October 2023 at the Small
City Hall. This was the phase two (2) training, a continuation of the training that was done in
June 2023 as part of the Cultural Value Chains Project roll out. The aim of the two-day
training was to train participants on financial management and access to finance. The
objective of the training was to equip participants with skills and knowledge on how to
manage personal finances, the different types of savings and how to form and start a savings
groups. The participants comprised of entrepreneurs including women, youths, and persons
with disability from different wards. Thirty- eight (38) participants attended the training
workshop; thirty-three (33) were females and five (5) males. Of the 38 participants, there
were six (6) persons with disability, five (5) females and one (1) male.
Figure 6: Mrs A Manyemwe, Principal Gender Safety & Health Officer introducing the
Gender Links facilitators
(E) GENDER EQUITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION USING THE CENTRES OF

EXCELLNCE (COE) GENDER SCORE CARD
Below were the highlights of the Council`s gender mainstreaming and social inclusion COE
performance review using the key thematic areas of the gender scorecard. This was a monthly
monitoring process which also used the data from the last report to enable continuous
reflection of the processes.
GOVERNANCE- Representation
As of September, City of Bulawayo has 16 (43 % representation) female Councillors and 21

(57%) male Councillors. Representation of Council Committee Chairpersons comprised of 1
(17%) female chairing the Future Water Supplies and Water Action and the Health Housing
and Education Committees and 5 (83%) males. There are also two (2) Deputy Chairpersons
who are female and the Business Committee does not have a Chairperson at the moment.
There was a total of 65 Junior Councillors for the year 2023 comprised of 37 (58%) females
and 28 (42%) males.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
On the 11th of October 2023, Council conducted the 2024 -Budget Consultation Meeting at
the Large City Hall. The participants included various stakeholders, the youth, women, men,
and persons with disability of all age groups.
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THE BUDGET REVIEW
MEETING
Age Number of Females Number of Males Total

15 - 35 23 12 35
36 - 59 33 44 77
60 + 5 15 20
PWDs 7 1 8
Total 68 72 140
Total representation % 49% 51% 100%
Eight (6%) Persons with disability (PWD)
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT -Staffing Representation as at September, 2023
WOMEN MEN TOTAL % WOMEN % MEN

Full Time 929 2037 2966 31 69
Casual 261 395 656 39 60
Total 1190 2432 3622 33 67
As of 31 September 2023, the organisation had a total of 3622 employees including full time
and casual, having a total of 1190 (33%) females and 2432 (67%) male employees.
NEW APPOINTMENTS-GRADUATE INTERNS AS AT JUNE 2023.
Month New Department/Field Females Males Total

Appointments
February 2 Human Capital/HR 1 1 2
1 Accounting 0 1 1
1 Records and Archives 1 0 1
1 Chamber Secretary/Records 1 0 1
4 Health Services/Environmental 2 1 3
Health/
Health Promotions 1 0 1
2 Town Planning/Property 2 0 2
Development and Estates
Management
1 Housing and Community 0 1 1
Services/Agriculture
Services/Quantity Surveying
Services/Library and Information
Science
Services/Social Work
1 Housing and Community Services/ 1 0 1
Records and Archives
3 Town Clerk‘s/ Audit 2 1 3
1 Chamber Secretary/Legal 0 1 1
2 Town Clerk‘s/Procurement 2 0 2
1 Human Capital/Gender 1 0 1
2 Engineering/Mechanical 1 1 2
March 1 Town Clerk‘s/Economics 1 0 1
3 Town Clerk‘s/Public Relations 2 1 4
1 Financial Services/Information 1 0 1
Technology
Engineering/Mechanical
24 9 33
As of August 2023, the above information had not changed.
NEW APPOINTMENTS- STUDENTS ON ATTACHEMENT AS AT AUGUST, 2023.
New Appointments Department/Field Females Males Total

22 Human Capital 15 7 22
18 Financial Services 13 5 18
17 Health Services 10 7 17
58 Town Planning 36 22 58
Services
Total 124 77 201
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE DISAGGREGATED BY SEX AS AT SEPTEMBER,

2023
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE DISAGGREGATED BY SEX.
WOMEN MEN TOTAL % WOMEN % MEN

Senior Managers 4 15 19 21 79
Middle Managers 195 149 344 57 43
Total 198 169 367 54 46
The table above indicated that females have 21% representation in senior
management/decision making positions that is from Grade thirteen (13) and above compared
to males who have 79% representation.
In middle management positions from Grade 9-12, females have 57% representation and
males have 43% representation. Overall, Council has a total of 54% female representation in
both Senior and Middle Management Positions whereas males have 46% representation.
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
As from January to date in 2023, market places designed and 63 % stands were allocated to
women and 37% to men on an equal opportunity basis. Of the total of 7378 market stands
allocated, persons with disability received 100 stands and youth 3320.
Market Spaces Allocations
Total Proportions %
Women 4613 63
Men 2765 37
Total 7378 100
100 Persons with disability were among the people allocated vending spaces
PROCUREMENT
The procurement data below showed the number of businesses owned by women, people
with disabilities or the youth that had received contracts from the Local Authority
Tender Allocation Statistics as at August, 2023
Total Proportions %
Women 11 21%
Men 38 72%
Youths 4 8%
Total number of Tenders 53 100%

Allocated
COMMUMINTY HEALTH WORKERS SUPPORTED BY COUNCIL
Number Proportion
Women 141 94%
Men 9 6%
Total 150 100%
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT-Land and Housing
Council was responsible for allocating Residential and Commercial land. The Council kept
sex, age and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) disaggregated data on land and property
ownership. As of 31 September, 2023, there was no land allocation for both residential and
commercial.
Housing stands allocation as at September, 2023.
Housing Stands Pumula Nketa Total Proportion

Allocations (%)
Women 38 61 99 36
Men 61 52 113 42
Joint 18 43 61 22
Total 117 156 273 100
The table above indicated that the larger proportion of allocated housing stands is in favour of
men with 42% representation than women with 36% representation. Joint accounts are at
22% representation.
WATER AND SANITATION
Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)-Water points committees as of July 2023.

Water Committees Number Chairpersons of Water Vice Chairpersons of
Committees water committees
Women 6 1 1
Men 6 1 1
Total 12 2 2
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT-Social and Recreational Facilities
City of Bulawayo has Social and Recreational facilities they included 30 Primary and 1
Secondary Schools, 26 Pre-Schools, 15 Youth Centres, 10 Vocational Training Centres and 3
Home Craft Centres.
Council Primary Schools Enrolment Disaggregated By Sex As Of The Year 2023
Primary School Female Female Male Male % Total

%
1 Mgombane 573 51% 541 49% 1114
2 Dumezweni 1091 51% 1055 49% 2146
3 Mahatshula 590 46% 680 54% 1270
4 Senzangakhona 1068 50% 1047 50% 2143
5 Mkhithika Thebe 1212 50% 1213 50% 2425
6 Ngwalongwalo 919 49% 945 51% 1864
7 Mgiqika 1020 51% 998 49% 2012
8 Mahlathini 1373 49% 1452 51% 2795
9 Mawaba 800 51% 760 49% 1560
10 Mabhukudwana 633 51% 603 49% 1236
11 Mtshane 521 48% 556 52% 1077
12 Josiah Chinamano 581 52% 538 48% 1119
13 Mtshingwe 509 53% 455 47% 964
14 Ingubo 691 47% 783 53% 1474
15 Malindela 733 50% 730 50% 1463
16 Mthombowesizwe 677 47% 763 53% 1440
17 Nketa 628 50% 628 50% 1256
18 Mganwini 770 48% 836 52% 1606
19 Mafela 872 53% 774 47% 1646
20 Manondwane 629 49% 667 51% 1293
21 J.W Mthimkhulu 535 51% 513 49% 1048
22 Ntshamathe 747 51% 726 49% 1473
23 Zulukandaba 645 48% 695 52% 1340
24 Aisleby 141 49% 149 51% 290
25 St Peters 247 54% 213 46% 460
26 Queen Elizabeth II 648 51% 630 49% 1278
27 Sigombe 541 48% 590 52% 1131
28 Mgoqo 1060 50% 1064 50% 2124
29 Vulindlela 538 49% 562 51% 1100
30 Tategulu 1225 50% 1227 50% 2452
TOTAL 22217 50% 22393 50% 44598
The above table showed that there is 50% representation for females and 50% representation
of males in Council primary schools.
Number of Students in Vocational Training Centres
Number Proportions %
Females 295 41%
Males 426 59%
Persons with (3)

Disability
Total 721 100%
Of the 721 people at the Council Vocational Training Centres, females have a 41%
representation while males have a 59% representation.
PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE
The Council had adopted and implemented policies, programmes, services to enhance gender
and youth sensitive, appropriate and affordable quality health care, including sexual and
reproductive health and rights.
Council had a total of 21 Clinics and 1 hospital where these services can be accessed. Council
conducted road shows and campaigns with various partners in an initiative to reduce teenage
pregnancy and unsafe abortion.
Furthermore, community health workers identified teenagers who were pregnant and
encouraged them to enrol for the Result Based Financing (RBF) programme instead of
aborting. Council also took part in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)
program in the prevention of parent to child transmission. In addition, Council also
encouraged youths to go for Voluntary Counselling and testing for example TB screening
where women, men, youths and people with disabilities had equal access to treatment
PEOPLE RECEIVING TREATMENT IN COUNCIL HEALTH FACILITIES AS AT

JUNE, 2023
No. of people receiving treatment % Representation

in the 2nd Quarter, 2023
Female 46587 70%
Male 15353 23%
People with Not on records 0
disabilities
Youths 5014 7%
Total 66954 100%
SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, HIV, AND AIDS AS AT AUGUST, 2023
Council clinics offered services such as cervical and breast cancer screening for women, age
appropriate and youth friendly family planning services. They also gave both medical and
psycho-support to sexual and gender-based violence survivors and strengthening the referral
pathway system. Clinics also offer Post Exposure Prophylaxis for Sexual GBV Survivors on
HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Pregnancy. Nurses and Counsellors had been
trained/ sensitised in sign language.
For the month of August from the ages of 16-50, sixteen (16) women tested negative for HIV
and twenty-eight (28) were positive. For VIAC Cancer screening, a total of 984 clients were
tested. Of the total tested 966 were negative, 18 were positive and 4 had suspicious cancer
and referred for further treatment. A total of 395 new clients were screened and 698 were
repeat clients.
Statistics as at August 2023-Council Clinic Services
AGE HIV Status VIAC Test result Suspicious Total Treatment Clients Screened
Cancer
New Repeat
Negative Positive Negative Positive
16- 16 28 37 1 0 38 1 35 9
24
25- 56 819 776 16 0 792 7 299 576
49
50+ 28 146 153 1 4 158 1 61 113
Total 100 993 996 18 4 988 9 395 698
Data Analysis as at August 2023-HIV Statistics
Numbers of women from the ages of 16-24 tested for HIV were 44. Of the 44 women, sixteen
(16) tested negative and twenty- eight (28) were positive.
Numbers of women from the ages of 25-49 tested for HIV were 875. Of the 875 women,
fifty-six (56) tested negative and eight hundred and nineteen (819) were positive.
Numbers of women from the ages of 50+ tested for HIV were 174. Of the 174 women,
twenty- eight (28) tested negative and one hundred and forty-six (146) were positive.
Data Analysis as at 2023- VIAC Statistics
Numbers of women from the ages of 16-24 tested for VIAC were 38. Of the 38 women, thirty
seven (37) tested negative and one (1) was positive.
Numbers of women from the ages of 25-49 tested for VIAC were 792. Of the 792 women,
seven hundred and seventy-six (776) tested negative and sixteen (16) were positive.
Numbers of women from the ages of 50+ tested for HIV were 154. Of the 154 women, one
hundred and fifty- three (153) tested negative and one tested (1) positive.
A total of 395 new clients were screened and 698 were repeat clients.
Numbers of women referred out for treatment were twenty-one (21).
Numbers of women screened for breast cancer were nine hundred and ninety (990).
Data analysis as at 2023- Outreach
Numbers of outreaches conducted were eleven (11).
Numbers of women screened during outreach were one hundred and ninety-five (195).
Number of women screened during outreach who tested VIAC positive was one (1).
PUBLIC AWARENESS
The Council participated in two workshops to raise awareness on gender- based violence
(GBV) during the period under review.
GENDER STRUCTURES
Council had set up a gender structure, including a gender focal person that was empowered to
do its work. The Gender structure consisted of the Mayor, Councillors, the Town Clerk,
Human Capital Director, Council Gender Focal Person, Gender Officer, Departmental
Gender Focal Persons and Community Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Champions. The Council Gender Focal Person reported to the Human Capital Director, the
gender report goes to the General-Purpose Committee.
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING
There was a Monitoring and Evaluation system in place for gender and it was used for
reporting purposes. As of September, 2023, Council had done nine (9) Gender Equity and
Social Inclusion reports using the gender score card.

and noted
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ANNEXURE ‘F’
REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMITEE ROOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
ON TUESDAY, 31ST OCTOBER, 2023 AT 4.00 P.M.
………………………
PRESENT:
Councillor M. Mahlangu (In the Chair)

“ O.D. Nkomo (Deputy Chairperson)
“ L. Mohammed
“ T. Moyo
“ N. Ndlovu
“ P. Nyathi
“ N. Sibanda
ALSO:
The Financial Director for the Town Clerk
The Legal Officer for the Chamber Secretary
The Deputy Financial Director
The Acting Director of Town Planning
The Principal Valuer (for the Director of Town Planning)
APOLOGY:
Councillor M. Moyo (Chairperson)

ON LEAVE:
His Worship the Mayor (Senator D. Coltart)
ABSENT:
Councillor M. Mabeza
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(1) SUMMARISED PROCUREMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
2023.
*** The Town Clerk submitted (20th October, 2023) the attached report relating to the
The matter was considered and Councillor N. Ndlovu noted with concern that the supplier
who had been contracted to supply and deliver ICT equipment had requested for an extension of time
hence this was an indication that he did not have the capacity to fulfill his obligations to Council.
Councillor M. Mahlangu concurred to the above sentiments noting that such instances
consequently attributed to Council’s inefficiency in service delivery.
In response to the sentiments raised, the Director of Engineering Services explained that it
was within the supplier’s contractual right to apply for an extension of time on condition that it was
within the project’s timeframe and that Council would not resultantly incur financial implications.
It was:-

received and noted.
(2) IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
The Financial Director reported (19th October, 2023) as follows on the abovementioned
matter:-
Table A
Agenda Item Name Action
Item
Following the Council of 2 August 2023, below was a list of resolutions and action by the Financial
Services Department
20 2024 budget consultations
Council suspend Ward based 2024 budget meetings and opted 2024 Budget
for Consultations were
a) Holding a meeting where all stakeholders and held on the 10th
Councillors gathered at a central point, &11th of October
b) Use of technology such as website and social media 2023
platforms with the active participation of Councillors
It was:-

received and noted.
(3) MACRO-ECONOMIC INDICATOR
matter:-
Table B
Inflation Month on month Year on year
September
National Inflation Rate 0.95 %( Aug -6,2% ) 18.36% (Aug 77.2%)
Rates 01/09/23 30/09/23

Interbank $4609.8591 $5466.7466
Auction rate $4647.9681 $5252.6558
It was:-

received and noted.
(4) PARKING REVENUE
The Financial Director reported (19th October, 2023) that the report below highlighted
Council’s portion of the share of income from Parking.
The cash received in September 2023 was shown in the table below
SUMMARY OF PARKING REVENUE

USD ZAR ZWL PULA
PARKING
Opening balance 385,097 256,162 475,468,586 4,840
01 September to 30 September 2023 44,037 15,664 76,816,676 390
Sub Total 429,134 271,825 552,285,261 5,230
CLAMPING
Opening balance 223,068 128,313 162,207,934 1,003
Sub Total 245,839 140,626 191,290,634 1,021
BUSES
Opening balance 12,239 25,179 - -
vg01 September to 30 September 2023 965 1,722 - -
Sub Total 13,204 26,901 - -
TOWING
Opening balance 1,831 - 1,742,970 -
01 September to 30 September 2023 532 11 610,569 -
Sub Total 2,363 11 2,353,538 -
STORAGE
Opening balance 1,224 36,513 1,499,754 90
01 September to 30 September 2023 790 870 917,804 -
Sub Total 2,014 37,382 2,417,559 90
PACKAGES
Opening balance - - - -
Sub Total 5,742 1,492 16,601,697 16
Total For the Month 69,096 30,579 107,427,748 407
Accumulative Grand Total 698,296 478,238 764,948,690 6,356
The matter was considered and Councillor N. Ndlovu recalled that the Committee had
previously requested to be furnished with the contract for TTI and the audited statements up to
December 2022; and the documents were still awaited. He sought clarity on the reasons for the
delay. He noted with concern that one of the objectives of the company was to decongest the city,
however more ranks had been established causing commotion.
Councillor O.D. Nkomo’s concern was reputational damage because of the perceptions on
TTI. In view of this, he urged the Chairperson to engage the company in order to address the
situation. He suggested that TTI’s management reports had to be added to the list of the documents
that would be availed to the Committee as a means of enhancing the Committee’s understanding on
the parking management system and also address the concerns of the public.
Councillor P. Nyathi’s view was that the parking management workshop should be
rescheduled since the previous one had been cut short due to unforeseen circumstances.
Councillor M. Mahlangu’s opinion was that the contract should be availed to the Committee
before convening a workshop. He noted that there was public outcry over TTI’s operations which
needed to be addressed.
In response, the Financial Director noted all the concerns raised. He explained that the
contract was availed to His Worship the Mayor who was still looking into it. He further explained
that the audited statements were the responsibility of TTI. However he advised that necessary
arrangements would be made for the Committee to engage with TTI as well as ensuring that the
requested documents be availed. It should be noted that ZIDA was also monitoring and evaluating
the contract as well as Council’s internal auditors.
It was:-

received and noted.
(5) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE PERFORMANCE
*** The Financial Director submitted (19th October, 2023) the attached report relating to the
It was:-

received and noted.
(6) MISCELLANEOUS INCOME RECEIVED BY DEPARTMENTS IN SEPTEMBER

2023
It was:-

received and noted.
(7) CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
It was:-

received and noted.
(8) CASH MANAGEMENT
*** The Financial Director submitted (19th October, 2023) the attached report relating to Cash
Management.
It was:-

received and noted.
(9) CITY FINANCIAL HEALTH INFORMATION
*** The Financial Director submitted (19th October, 2023) the attached report relating to City
Financial Health Information.
It was:-

received and noted.
(10) RATIOS
The Financial Director reported (19th October, 2023) as follows on Ratios.

Table X
Ratios Ideal ratio Actual ratio
Revenue Management
Monthly Billing to monthly Receipts 1:1 1: 0.39
Debtors to Creditors 2:1 5.22:1
There was a slight downward movement in the liquidity ratio from 5.5 in August 2023 to 5.22
in September 2023.
It was:-

received and noted.
(11) OVERTIME INCURRED BY DEPARTMENTS
abovementioned report.
It was:-

received and noted.
(12) VALUE OF VACATION LEAVE DAYS
*** The Financial Director submitted (19th October, 2023) the attached report relating to Value of
Vacation Leave Days.
It was:-

received and noted.
(13) SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES ON GOVERNMENT FUNDED

PROJECTS AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
It was:-

received and noted.
(14) 3%WARD RETENTION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT AS AT 30

SEPTEMBER 2023 (Based on past ward boundaries)
matter:-
Ward Cumulative Cumulative Balance c/f
Income 2016 - 2023 Expenditure to sept
2023
1 359,184,022 5,833,418 353,350,604
2 70,637,040 4,368,074 66,268,966
3 153,291,258 265,513 153,025,745
4 150,590,905 2,894,570 147,696,335
5 95,384,172 9,872,949 85,511,223
6 218,125,581 404,897 217,720,684
7 95,144,468 287,576 94,856,892
8 29,624,270 92,514 29,531,756
9 30,635,474 3,786,759 26,848,715
10 25,017,540 14,721 25,002,819
11 40,450,720 65,400 40,385,320
12 27,376,687 182,913 27,193,774
13 64,197,093 4,160,776 60,036,317
14 17,442,207 104,840 17,337,367
15 19,171,182 3,741,176 15,430,006
16 28,659,642 2,183,163 26,476,479
17 23,802,703 285,761 23,516,942
18 29,309,524 88,568 29,220,956
19 21,804,277 1,252,049 20,552,228
20 29,165,049 2,191,132 26,973,917
21 29,968,675 42,966 29,925,709
22 24,887,440 361,741 24,525,699
23 23,180,749 5,061,906 18,118,843
24 27,460,023 116,573 27,343,450
25 28,206,590 641,064 27,565,526
26 31,402,348 694,711 30,707,637
27 52,720,312 189,944 52,530,368
28 72,994,863 355,475 72,639,388
29 28,564,463 3,443,846 25,120,617
TOTAL 1,231,598,719 52,984,995 1,178,613,724
The above table showed the balances of Ward Retention scheme based on the past ward
boundaries. Future reports would produce figures based on the new ward boundaries.
The matter was considered and Councillor N. Ndlovu requested for a comprehensive report
outlining the status of the projects that were undertaken and those that had not yet been commenced.
He urged that the funds should be utilized timely prior to being eroded by inflation.
Councillor O.D. Nkomo concurred. He noted that the projects did not follow the project
management manual as was highlighted in the audit report. The audit report also noted that there
was very little reporting.
The Financial Director advised that the role of the Financial Services Department was to
fund the projects. Project implementation and management was within the jurisdiction of other
departments. The project management manual was available and would be shared.
It was:-

received and noted.
(15) 2024 BUDGET FINALISATION ON QUANTRIX BUDGET MODEL
The Financial Director reported (19th October, 2023) that Council had engaged Celsoft
Corporation to assist in the 2024 budget preparation using the quantrix model. The budget was
captured, reviewed and analyzed using this model as per the Ministry of Local Government, Public
Works requirement for all the Local Authorities.
Celsoft Corporation Company had submitted an invoice dated 9th October 2023 indicating the
costs of providing budget finalisation services from the 12th to the 13th of October 2023.
Below was a summary of the costs
Table Z.3
Details Cost
PLANix Software Budgeting Assistance in finalising the 2024 budget for 2 days US$700
Accommodation and substance for 2 nights US$400
Air ticket US$490
Total US$1590
It was:-
That Council pays Celsoft Corporation

Company staff in order to complete
budget capturing and reporting in preparation
for the submission to the Ministry.
(16) BILLING AND DEBT MANAGEMENT REPORT
matter:-
1. Billing Income and Receipts
The table Z.4 below showed the monthly billing income vs the billing receipts for the year
2023.
Month Billing Receipts Efficiency

Jan-23 6 424 432 613.52 3 624 538 369.28 56%
Feb-23 8 662 714 777.21 4 579 078 103.02 53%
Mar-23 9 913 334 322.28 5 952 676 136.19 60%
Apr-23 11 202 067 784.18 4 880 216 463.80 44%
May-23 53 363 233 388.60 7 342 242 091.53 14%
Jun-23 66 936 877 288.80 14 637 279 214.77 22%
Jul-23 52 674 459 589.75 18 986 348 078.03 36%
Aug-23 55 045 104 248.86 21 721 214 693.85 39%
Sep-23 65 503 674 056.14 25 713 726 773.96 39%
Total 329 725 898 069.34 107 437 319 924.43 33%
The table showed that whereas the billed income from January to September 2023 totalled
$329.7 Billion, receipts were only $107.4 Billion being a collection efficiency of 33% against current
billing.
The graph below indicated the monthly collection efficiency against the monthly billed
income.
Graph 4
Collection Efficiency
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Dec-22 Jan-23 Mar-23 May-23 Jun-23 Aug-23 Oct-23
The low collection efficiency was as a result of the impact of exchange rate changes in the
ZWL (rebasing) causing timing differences in the payment of bills by customers. It was also
overtime attributed to resource constraints in the debt management unit.
2. Debt collection
The debtors figure as at the end of September 2023 was ZWL 256,9 Billion. At the end of
August 2023, the debtors stood at ZWL 217.1 billion indicating an increase of ZWL39
Billion or an 18% increase in the debt.
3. Actions to collect debt
3.1 Properties submitted to Legal section since January 2023.
Month Dist Name No Balance owing
Jan-23 12 Bellevue (Domestics) 33 7 373 458.98
Feb-23 Hyde Park Stands 48 54 054 428.62
Feb-23 Bulawayo Centre City Centre 1 63 761 878.77
Feb-23 Africa House City Centre 1 70 132 409.66
Apr-23 62 Nketa 85 39 779 698.76
May-23 51 Mzilikazi 1573 85 321 409.66
May-23 57 Pumula 2448 380 745 660.66
Jul-23 62 Nketa 99 64 938 961.30
Jul-23 24 City Centre 5 39 504 660.05
Jul-23 29 Hillside 61 98 552 097.53
Jul-23 61 Nkulumane 873 279 517 552.00
Jul-23 28 Industry 27 88 421 206.00
Jul-23 25 Kumalo ( Commercial) 80 484 316 186.30
Sep-23 12 Bellevue (Commercial) 82 76 771 305.17
Sep-23 16 Famona (Commercial) 24 103 543 056.80
Sep-23 18 NorthEnd (Dommestic) 79 97 314 415.15
Sep-23 18 NorthEnd (Commercial) 13 42 635 577.96
Sep-23 25 Parklands ( Commercial) 157 231 355 861.03
Sep-23 28 Industry 66 534 253 335.13
Sep-23 52 Emakhandeni & Entumbane ( Dom) 850 110 258 960.95
Sep-23 55 Lobengula (Domestic) 622 603 464 326.51
Sep-23 58 Tshabalala (Domestic) 1587 242 891 133.61
Sep-23 62 Nketa 241 145 553 118.67
Total 9055 3 944 460 699.27
3.2 Final demands and call letters
Name Action No Targeted Amount ZWL Payment Received Efficiency

Domestic ( Bellevue) Final Demands 158 74 886 904.19 9 607 687.33 13%
Domestic ( Burnside) Final Demands 1063 736 731 351.04 14 784 971.62 2%
Commercial (Burnside) Final Demands 413 500 370 685.02 25 195 665.24 5%
Dommestic (Famona) Final Demands 268 102 582 704.20 14 784 971.62 14%
Zimbabwe Republic police 24 Hour Notices 24 5 787 359 344.35 700 000 000.00 12%
Emakhandeni Commercials Visits & Call In Letters 32 198 985 558.69 36 427 184.86 18%
Pelandaba Commercials Visits & Call In Letters 48 66 003 457.18 24 539 921.00 37%
Tshabalala Commercials Visits & Call In Letters 62 432 736 489.61 174 339 792.92 40%
Nkulumane Phone calls 438 249 326 768.40 47 841 136.97 19%
Cowdray Park Commercial Call in Sent 31 84 500 952.39 28 511 705.36 34%
Total 2537 8 233 484 215.07 1 076 033 036.92 13%
It was:-

received and noted.
(17) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO VIREMENT FUNDS TO ENABLE PAYMENTS

WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT.
The Director of Housing and Community Services reported (20th October, 2023) that the
Department had requested for authority to virement Capital funds from the undermentioned votes in
the 2023 financial period. This was intended to provide for the procurement of 3 ride-on mowers
for Barbourfields, Luveve Stadium and White City Stadium.
It would be recalled that Ride – On Mowers for stadia had been budgeted for in the year
under review for up to ZWL13 776 000 during the budget crafting process. However during the
course of the procurement process for the same, hyper-inflation set in the second quarter of the year
and eroded the budgeted figures. This had necessitated the virementation of funds, initially of
ZWL22 000 000 from vote 0446 item 16643, but owing to unrelenting inflation the figure was
further eroded.
With the critical and dire need for this equipment in Council stadia it had became necessary
to effect further virementation of ZWL300 000 000 from item 16650 to procure the said equipment.
VIREMENTATION OF FUNDS
FROM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT TO DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

VOTE / VOTE/
ITEM ITEM
0446/16650 Upgrading of 150,000,000.00 0446/16638 Ride-on mower 150,000,000.00
Terrace corners at for Babourfields
Barbourfields Stadium
Stadium
0446/16650 Upgrading of 150,000,000.00 0446/16639 Ride-on mower 150,000,000.00
terrace corners at for Luveve
Luveve stadium stadium
The Department had made consultations with the Financial Services Department and there
were no objections to the virement.
It was:-
That authority to virement funds be

granted as indicated in the table above.
(18) REQUEST FOR A WAIVER CLAUSE 16 OF THE AGREEMENT OF SALE FOR THE
FOLLOWING STANDS 24003 AND 7929 COWDRAY PARK
The Director of Housing and Community Services had reported (5th October, 2023) to the
Health, Housing and Education Committee (10th October, 2023) that applications had been received
from two beneficiaries with a request to waiver clause 16 of the Agreement of Sale. The
beneficiaries had since disposed their properties to third parties. They now requested for authority to
cede off their rights title to beneficiaries.
The first application read as follows:
“I Sikhathele Moyo residing on the above address does hereby request for a waiver of Clause
16 of my Agreement of Sale. I intend to sell my house to Talent Nqwababa who is registered
on the housing waiting list number 5th October, 2018 dated 1st October, 2018. I have
financial problems I need money for medical expenses.”
The property was purchased by the applicant from Council in 2022.
The second application read as follows:
“I do hereby seek a waiver to sell my house being 7929 Cowdray Park, Bulawayo in the
name of Mercy Ndlovu (08-818989 G 35) to Munyaradzi Tekere 08-866284 P -18 and
Sibongubuhle Tshuma 08-2113430C –53 who hold a housing waiting list registered under
number 167/12/13 dated 12th December, 2013.
The house was transferred into my name in January, 2020 having been ceded to me by my
parents.
I am selling the house because l am relocating and moving my mother who resided there to
my other house in Manningdale. In my absence and hers, I may fail to manage it hence, my
request. Kindly grant the waiver so l may proceed with transfer.”
In terms of the Agreement of Sale Clause 16, a property could not be sold to a third party
within 5 years of purchase without Council authority. The clause read as follows:
“Save with prior consent of the Municipality the purchaser shall not at any time during the
currency of this agreement nor during the period of 5 years immediately following the
transfer of the property into the purchasers name, lease, part with possession, sell, donate,
transfer or otherwise dispose of the said piece of land or any portion thereof.”
The details were tabulated below.
STAND REGISTERED TO THE BUYER DATE REASONS STAGE OF

NO OWNER SIGNED FOR WAIVER PROPERTY
AOS OF CLAUSE
16
24003 Sikhathele Talent Nqwababa 29th April, Financial BB3
Moyo (CHR number 5th 2022 constraints Completed
October, 2018 Need for
dated 1st October, money for
2018). medical
expenses
7929 Mercy Ndlovu Munyaradzi 29th October, Relocating and BB3
Tekere and 2019 might fail to Completed
Sibongubuhle manage the
Tshuma (CHR property
167/12/13)
The department had circulated the application to other departments who had responded as
follows:
The Human Capital Director had advised that he had no objections to the granting of a waiver
for deserving cases as long as this shall be done in terms of Policy. He advised that the Chamber
Secretary and the Financial Director were better placed to comment on the matter, with their expert
knowledge.
The Director of Town Planning had advised that stand number 7929 Cowdray Park was title
surveyed vide general plan BDG 1016. The applicant had both a sewer and water connection. There
were no objections to the granting of the waiver in favour of the applicant.
He also advised that stand number 24003 Cowdray Park was title surveyed vide general plan
BDG 1771. The applicant had a water connection. The area was not surveyed with sewer. There
were no objections to the granting of the waiver in favour of the applicant.
The Financial Director had advised that the applicant owed Council an amount of
USD 200.55 as at 31st August, 2023 on stand number 7929 Cowdray Park and 24003 Cowdray Park
owed Council ZWL$52505.55 as at 31st August, 2023 billing. He recommended that they cleared
the balances before the application could be considered.
In view of the above, the Department had no objections to the granting of the waiver as
requested subject to the payment of all dues owed to Council.
The Health, Housing and Education Committee had recommended to this Committee that:-
(1) The applications for waiver be acceded to.

(2) The beneficiaries paid off all moneys owed to Council before finalisation of the
transfers.
It was:-

adopted.
(19) ALLOCATION OF INDUSTRIAL STANDS 15243 KELVIN WEST AND 15026

DONNINGTON WEST.
The Town Clerk reported (20th October, 2023) that Council had identified two
industrial stands (15243 Kelvin West and 15026 Donnington West, which were available for
re-allocation to other deserving applicants.
Town Planning Department had no objection to the proposed allocation to applicants

who were interested in starting businesses in the area in question. However, the beneficiaries
were expected to follow the following terms and conditions:
 Any developments were required to be in terms of Council approved building plans

and should comply with the relevant by-laws. The stand was not to be occupied until
such time as a potable water supply and approved sanitary facilities had been provided
and an occupation certificate issued.
 The stand was to be suitably walled and gated.
 The maximum building coverage permitted on the stand was 66 2/3 %.
 Adequate provision for loading and on-site parking space, to accommodate all traffic
likely to be generated by the proposed activities, to be provided within the confines of
the stand.
 The following building lines should be noted:-
 9m from street boundaries
 3m from rear and side boundaries
 No plant, equipment or machinery shall be installed or utilised that would, in the
opinion of the Council, give rise to excessive pollution. Appropriate measures shall be
undertaken to ensure that any emissions of pollution were minimised and kept to
acceptable levels.
 Title survey fees shall be payable by the purchasers
 The sewer and water connection costs would be borne by the company
 ZESA’s general servitude covering the property would be required. The applicant
should be advised to contact ZESA with regards to load requirement.
The City Valuer had recommended the following:-
Stand Number Land Area Monthly Rental MBC

M2 (US$)
15 243-Kelvin West 2 439M2 110 240M2
15 026- Donnington West 3127M2 150 310M2
It was:-
(i) That the identified two industrial stands (15 243 Kelvin
West and 15 026 Donnington West) be allocated as follows.
Stand Number Land Area Name of Monthly MBC
M2 Beneficiary Rental
(US$)/ Zim
dollar
equivalent
15 243-Kelvin 2 439M2 Tagged Solutions 110 240M2
West (Pvt) Ltd
15 026- 3127M2 Thaska Bricks 150 310M2
Donnington West (Pvt) Ltd
(ii) That the selling price will be advised after the lessee has
complied with the minimum building clause conditions
of the Agreement of Lease.
The matter was considered and Councillor N. Ndlovu enquired on the process used in
allocating stands. He felt that there was need for the Committee to be appraised on the process.
Councillor N. Sibanda suggested that the matter be deferred pending more information from
the relevant department. She further suggested that the Committee be schooled on how stands were
allocated so that informed decisions would be arrived at. Councillor L. Mohammed concurred.
The Committee unanimously agreed to defer the matter pending more information.
It was:-
RESOLVED:
That the matter be deferred pending more

information from the relevant department.
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ANNEXURE ‘G’
REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM,
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, 2023 AT 11.00AM
_____________________
PRESENT:
Councillor R. Sekete (Chairperson)

“ N. Khumalo (Acting Mayor)
“ M. Masuku
“ M. Matunha
“ D. Netha
“ A. Ndlovu
“ N. Ndlovu
“ D. Nkomo
ALSO:
The Town Clerk
ON LEAVE:
His Worship the Mayor (Senator, Councillor D. Coltart)
__________________________________________________________________________
(1) FIRE AND AMBULANCE
*** The Chamber Secretary submitted (10th October, 2023) the attached report relating to the
abovementioned matter;
Discussion ensued and Councillor A. Ndlovu had observed that the issue of Ambulances
was not addressed in the 2024 budget. He encouraged Council to pursue the twinning
relationships which might be of benefit in acquisition of ambulances. He also said that
Community Sweepers were involved in starting fires. The reason being that they did not have
refuse bags to use hence they opted to burn out the litter. There was need to formulate Policy on
burning of litter.
Councillor D. Netha sought clarity on how removal of bees from residential properties
was billed.
In response the Chamber Secretary advised that ambulances had been catered for in the
2024 budget. Council was waiting to receive 3 Fire Tenders donated by Operation Florian.
Council only had to pay the shipping costs. Other partnerships were being explored. In the case
of Community Sweepers the Director of Health Services had been engaged to deal with the
matter accordingly. The recently purchased new refuse trucks would improve refuse collection.
Thereafter it was:-

and noted.
(2) WATER AND SEWERAGE DRAINAGE BY-LAWS 2023
*** The Chamber Secretary submitted (10th October, 2023) the attached report relating to the
Discussion ensued and the Chamber Secretary explained that the above by-law was a
revised version of the already existing By-law. The concerned department was engaged before
revising the by-law. The above by-law was submitted to the committee for approval.
The Director of Engineering Services indicated that the by-law currently being used was
very old dating back to 1978. It was necessary to revise it in order to be relevant with the
current standard of living which included areas like Protection of water drains, installation and
use of (Jojo) water tanks, sewer vandalism etc.
There after it was:-
That the City of Bulawayo (Water and Sewerage Drainage)

By-Laws, 2023 be approved.
(3) ROADS BRANCH
Revenue Budget
Constant plant and equipment breakdowns and some suppliers/contractors demanded

payment in US$ and upfront adversely affected the department’s performance for the
month of September.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Table 2.2: Maintenance

Partial
Planned Actual in
Planned Target Cumulativ Variance
Item Description in Sept Sep
2023 to Sept e to Date %
2023 2023
2023
1 Re-gravelling 30km 2.5km 22.5km 6.5km 20.07km 10.8
2 Storm-Water 12km 1.0km 9.0km 0 3.348km 62.8
Storm Water Community
3 150km 12.5 112.5 20.378 56.383 49.9
Groups
Entrance Slab Production
4 240 20 180 23 158 12.2
(No)
Pothole Patching Cold Mix
5 1200t 100 900 48.8 726.6 19
(Including Comm Grps)
6 Pothole Patching Jet Patcher 30000m2 2500m2 225000m2 0 9828 57
7 Median Cleaning & verges 24 km 2 18 0km 7.1 60.5
8 Stone pitching 1080m 90 810 35 443 45.3
9 Streams/canals 6 000m 500 4500 3000 3000 33.3
The Variance is the difference in percentage between the partial target and the cumulative to
date.
Regrading / Regravelling
Re-gravelling
The Contract targeted to re-gravel 2.5kilometres per ward in Ward 17, 20,22 and 27. So
far the Contractor had completed works in Ward 20 and 27. Works in Ward 22 and 17
were now 90 % and 45% complete respectively. Further extension for the contract had
been approved to 20 October 2023. The extension was at no cost to Council.
The budget for the contract was USD 526,229.93 and the contractor had submitted three
Internal claim certificates so far with a total value of USD262, 174.28.
Reactive gravelling on tarred roads/Clearing of road verges
Gravel was dumped and levelled on sections of roads that were badly potholed to
improve riding quality and during the month under review gravel was dumped and
levelled in the following areas.
Reactive gravelling
ACTIVITY LOCATION DISTANCE
Brook Road, Glenville Drive and 2000 X 4m
Re-gravelling Montgomery Drive in Richmond
Clearing of road verges

ACTIVITY LOCATION DISTANCE
Clearing road verges City Centre, All streets and Avenues W.I.P.
Gravel request
Table 2.3: Gravel Requests

Loads Dumped Remarks
382 loads of 20
Citywide dumps including on-going projects i.e Pumula South Project,
m3 and 11 loads
Emhlangeni Project and Leeds Street Project.
of 5m3
Storm-water Drain Clearing and spoil removal and Grass Clearing.

Council teams
Drain cleaning was carried out in the following areas during the month under review
Table 2.4: Storm Water Drain Clearing by Council Teams
Location Description
Zaoga Nketa 9 (Stream Clearing)

3000m X 5m
Catch pits cleaning and repair
No clearing of catch pits and repairs were carried out during the month under review
Activity Location Number Remarks
Catch pits cleaning and Nil

repairs
Spoil (Loading and Spreading)

City Centre Along all street and avenues W.I.P (50 cubic metres)
Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue and J.M.N Nkomo Street 5 cubic metres
Roads Yard 40 cubic metres
Ekusileni/ J.M.N Nkomo Hospital. 20 cubic metres

Cecil Avenue and Old Esigodini Road 20 cubic metres
Steelworks Road in Steeldale , Between Horgarths and 45 cubic metres

Ingwebu Breweries.
Community Drain Clearing
Groups working in Wards 10, 14, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29 (Batch 3) had completed works
while Groups in wards 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 (Batch 4) were currently on the ground, while
the group in Ward 24 was still mobilising.
Drain Clearing Provisional Programme for 2023
Table 2.5- Drain Clearing
Stone pitching
Council teams
Table 2.6: Stone Pitching by Council Teams
Mafela Primary School , Nkulumane 35m X 1m X 0.7m
Note
● Residents provided cement to carry out the works.
● Stone pitching works were limited due to the fact that other teams were assigned to the
rehabilitation works on Luveve Road.
Community groups
The group in Ward 22 had received all outstanding materials and were expected to
complete the drain at Nkulumane Clinic during the month of September 2023. Very little
activity was recorded during the month with works for other wards expected to
commence after the new councillors had assumed office. Deliveries for about ninety (90)
percent of the tools, cement, and pit sand had been made for groups in Wards 23 and 17.
It was envisaged that input from the new legislators would be key before these projects
can be commissioned.
All programs for stone pitching continued to be funded under ward retention funds.
Culverts Installation and repairs

No works were carried out during the month under review
BACKFILLING OF TRENCHES
During the month under review trench reinstatement request received and done were as
follows;
Table 2.7: Backfilling of Trenches

Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue and J.M.N

3m X 2m X 0.7m
Nkomo Street
J.M.N Nkomo / Ekusileni Hospital, Old

2m X 4m X 2m
Esigodini Road and Cecil Avenue
Steelworks Road in Steeldale, Between

3m X 2m X 1.5m
Horgarths and Ingwebu Breweries
Precast Products
Table 2.8: Precast Products
Heavy Duty
Entrance Slabs Roll over Kerbs Paving Slabs
Kerbs
Opening
07 300 00 21
Balance
Produced 23 137 68 00
Sub- Total 30 437 00 21
Less Issued 10 000 00 0
Closing Stock 20 437 68 21
Section had labour and material challenges
Pothole Patching
The Jet Patcher was still at the workshops, meanwhile pothole patching using Cold mix
(tar) continued during the course of the month under review. The Tender for City Wide
pothole patching works were awarded to Glen Wonder Enterprises and the Contractor
was now on the ground.
Table 2.9: Pothole patching during the month of September 2023

Project Name Section Scope of Works Targe % Materials used
t Progress
length
(km)
Cleary Drive Nketa Drive to Pothole Patching 1.31 80% Premix= 12.6
Mpopoma with Premix tonnes
Avenue Area=
2
190m
L. Takawira S. Parirenyatwa Pothole Patching 0.907 90% Premix= 3.6 tonnes
to Fort Street with Premix Area= 54m2
Athlone Avenue Masotsha to Pothole Patching 2.95 75% Premix= 6 tonnes
Jacaranda with Premix Area= 90m2
Avenue
J.N.M Nkomo 4th Avenue to L Parking 0.460 100% Premix= 12.6
Street Takawira Street Management tonnes
(Patching of Area=
2
Parking Bays) 190m
R. Mugabe Way 9th to 10th Parking 0.150 100% Premix= 14 tonnes
Project Name Section Scope of Works Targe % Materials used
t Progress
length
(km)
Avenue Management Area=
2
(Patching of 210m
Parking Bays)
Luveve Road Makokoba Installation of Gravel
Reconstruction Temporary Speed
Humps, Backfilling
of Excavated
Trench
Park Road 7th Street to Installation of Gravel
L.Takawira Temporary Speed
Humps
B.B Burombo Hyde park Road Gravel Patching Gravel
Road to
Masiyephambili
Drive
Birkenhead J Chinamano to Gravel Patching Gravel
Road Nketa Drive
Airport Road Masotsha Gravel Patching Gravel
Avenue to
Queens Park
Glenville Drive Princess to V. Gravel Patching Gravel
Falls Road
Shiloh/ Dawson Jacaranda Gravel Patching Gravel
Road Avenue To
Mvutshwa
Old Gwanda Matopos Road to Gravel Patching
Cicular Drive
Northleach Dundee Drive to Gravel Patching
Road Melbourne
Avenue
ASPHALT CONCRETE WORKS
In-House Teams
Pothole Patching by Community Groups

Works on Community groups were still on hold due to lack of materials and tools
attributed to funding constraints. The patching by Community groups was funded by
Council and was targeting minor roads and access roads.
Pothole Patching by Community Groups (Materials and Plant/Equipment)
The assumption was that each community group would spend fourteen days doing
pothole patching preparatory works and the remaining fourteen days would be spent on
surfacing the potholes. The total quantity of asphalt concrete (pre-mix) required per batch
(i.e 10 groups) per month was 700 tonnes and this translated to US$175,000 per month
over three months. The total cost breakdown for pothole patching by community groups
was detailed in Table 2.8a below.
Table 2.9a: Required materials, plant and tools for pothole patching per month per batch
of Five groups.
Description Unit Qty Rate, US$ Amount, US$

Cold mix ton 700 250 175,000
Stable 60 litre 2,500 1.50 3,750
Tools no Varies Varies 30,000
7 ton Flatbed 1 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 2 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 3 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 4 km 1,250 3.5 4,375
7 ton Flatbed 5 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 6 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 7 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 8 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 9 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
7 ton Flatbed 10 km 1,500 3.5 5,250
Labour Payment no 120 21,600 19,200
Total cost per month per batch (each ward/group US$281,975
will have 12 members).
Each batch would require ZWL1,328,713,430.81 per month (using RBZ auction rate of
12.09.2023) yet the Financial Services could afford ZWL100,000,000 per month to
cover all road maintenance activities i.e routine and periodic works. This made it
impossible to commence the pothole patching programme due to funding constraints.
The tender for pothole patching of Roads City Wide on an “as and when” required basis
was advertised in the Sunday news of 23 April 2023 and closed on 26 May 2023 at 10:00
hours. Currently, the tender had been adjudicated and 2 lots had been awarded to a
contractor. The contract was currently being drawn and was expected to be signed around
mid-September 2023.
Pavement Rehabilitation (CBD)

Rehabilitation of Central Business District (CBD) pavements (Ward 1 Community
Groups) was still on hold due to material constraints.
Ward Retention Projects
Table 2.10: Ward Retention Projects

Ward Project Description Current Status
2 Rehabilitation of Street Lights in Currently on hold due to financial constraints and
Highmount: requests for foreign currency. All received lights
Tagore road, Lotus Road, and had been installed. Project was at 10% progress.
Shakespeare Road.
5 Rehabilitation of Street Lights in Project was ongoing. 46x35W energy savers and
Hillcrest: Hampshire, Cornwall, 2000m aluminium wire received had all been
Leicester, Stafford, Huntingdon, installed.
Hereford, Durham Worcester, and Progress was at 80% completion
Cumberland road.
Community Pothole Patching Project yet to start due to financial constraints.
6 Rehabilitation of Street Lights in Barham Project was still at 5% progress with 800m
Green: aluminium wire and 5 x 3W lights had been
Burke Road installed to date
Beethoven Road
17 Community Stone Pitching Tools, cement, river sand and pit sand deliveries
done. The groups were to be commissioned
during the month of September after the
occupation of office by the new policy makers.
22 Community Stone Pitching Work at Nketa clinic was now at 70%. Cement
river sand and pit sand deliveries had been done.
The project was expected to be completed in
September 2023.
Ward Project Description Current Status
23 Community Stone Pitching Tools, cement and pit sand deliveries done.
Outstanding deliveries for river sand were
expected during the month of September. Works
expected to be commissioned after the
occupation of office by the new policy makers.
Back filling of burst water trenches.
LOCATION VOLUME
3m x 2m x 0.7m
Masotsha Ndlovu/ JMN Nkomo St
Ekusileni Hospital, Old Esigodini Rd 2m x 4m x 2m
Steelworks Rd, between Hogarths and Ingwebu 3m x 2m x 1.5m
Breweries
Trench reinstatements requests received and done during the reporting month were as
above.

and noted.
(4) WATER DELIVERIES USING BOWSERS
abovementioned matter.
Table 2.11: Water Deliveries using Bowser during the month of September 2023
Point of Delivery No. of Deliveries Comment
Residents 27
Funerals 97
Schools, Hospitals & 4 This included water kiosks
Clinics 69
Barbourfields
TOTAL 197
Operational Bowsers: BCC791, BCC 790, BCC 338 and Apatron hired bowser
Three Council bowsers were in operation and one hired.

and noted.
(5) ROAD REHABILITATION 2023
The Director of Engineering Services reported (10th October, 2023) as follows on

the abovementioned matter;
Capital Budget: Table 2.12: Status of 2023 Capital budget

Table 2.12: Status of 2023 Capital Budget
Vote no. Description Budget, ZWL Available Budget, ZWL Expenditure, ZWL
0077
17584 Construction 720,858,240 850,858,240 0.00
17586 Plant & Material batching 656,000,000 656,000,000 0.00
17587 Chip Spreader & 564,160,000 564,160,000 0.00
Bitumen distributor
17589 Front End Loader & 131,200,000 131,200,000 1,322,500,000
Excavator
17590 Grader US$446,040,000 US$446,040,000 1,380,000,000
17593 Pavement Recycler 295,200,000 295,200,000 0.00
17595 Road Paver 164,000,000 164,000,000 0.00
17596 Skid Steer 157,440,000 157,440,000 0.00
17597* Reconstruction 715,040,000 715,040,000 160,000,000
17598 Servicing 3,673,600,000 3,673,600,000 1,178,041,875
17599 Overlays 1,841,392,000 1,841,392,000 500,000,000
17600 Reseals 763,387,200 763,387,200 0.00
TOTAL 10,258,317,440 10,258,317,440 4,540,541,875
2023 DEVOLUTION (IGFTs) UTILISATION

Funding ZWL Works Budget Expenditure Remarks
Road works 800,000,000 Re-gravelling and Reseals
IGFTs ZWL316,451,000 works.
4,049,547,600 Funds committed 100% of the
allocation.
Funding ZWL Works Budget Expenditure Remarks
Earth moving plant, 1 grader; Funds committed 100% of the
equipment Excavator and allocation.
Refuse trucks, Hydraulic Front End Procurement process ongoing.
platform vehicle, and Pole Loader
auger. delivered,
awaiting for the
remaining
pieces of
equipment.
Sewer rehabilitation works TBA
ZWL188,932,000
Vulindlela Primary School TBA
Phase 2; ZWL350,000,000
Total ZWL70,500,00
0
The Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Sub-committee for the Governance Thematic

Group held a meeting on the 9th of May 2023 at Mhlahlandlela Complex, Secretary’s
Boardroom where it was stated that the Devolution agenda was to allow ordinary citizens to
contribute to the development in their areas through active participation on the projects that
directly benefited them as a community. In essence they meant that marginalised groups of the
community had to be consulted and should not be left behind in the development agenda of
Local Authorities.
It was resolved that consultation meetings should take place every year in the selection
and prioritization of Devolution projects in a similar way the City conducts its annual budget
consultations.

and noted.
(6) REGRAVELLING WORKS
Table 2.13: Re Graveling Works
Type of Target Achieved %age Contractor Remarks
Intervention Length, Length, Progress
km km
Regravelling 10.3 1.96 Traversal (Pvt) Ltd The Contractor was on the
works 19.5 ground and had started work
in Ward 20
EMERGENCY ROADS REHABILITATION PROGRAMME2 (ERRP2)
Introduction
The City was allocated ZWL 817,014,116.08 for the year 2023 for both routine and
periodic maintenance works for the 2023 financial year and had since been revised to
ZWL 4,817,204,839.57 as of August 30 ,2023. The expenditure to date was ZWL
752,431,477.38 and the current balance was ZWL 4,064,773,362.19.
The remaining balance would be split at a ratio of 70: 30, for periodic and routine
maintenance works and allocated ZWL 2,845,341,353.53 and ZWL 1,219,432,008.66
respectively.
Council was awaiting ZINARA to disperse 20% of ZWL 4,064,773,362.19 , which

translated to ZWL 812,954,672.44 to cover Routine Maintenance Works and
procurement of surfacing materials for Periodic Works which would be carried out using
Council’s in house teams.
The proposed periodic maintenance works during the third and fourth quarters of the
current year will cover works detailed in table below.
Table 2.14: Shows proposed periodic maintenance works for the 3rd and 4th Quarters of 2023
Road Name Nature of Works Estimated Costs Project Status
Waverley street (Luveve Overlay works, length=2km, ZWL2,845,341,353.53 Procurement stage
road to Khami road) Width = 8m
Road line marking
Summary for Routine Maintenance works
Maintenance Estimated Costs

Nature of Works Location
Works (ZWL)
Routine Pothole Patching works City wide 1.219,432,008.66

Challenges
The ERRP2 progress was adversely affected by the following:

 Delays in payment resulting in contractors pulling out and abandoning sites;
 Lack of RTGS fuel available in the market;
 Delays in supply of imported materials i.e bituminous, road marking materials
etc; and
 Some suppliers requiring payments in US$; and upfront payments.
Zinara Workshop
The Zinara conducted a training workshop in Bulawayo on the 21st of April 2023 for 2
days where the Town Clerks, Engineers and Financial Directors were in attendance. The
key issues raised include the following:
 The ERRP2 was a three year programme and was set to expire on the 31st of
December 2023 thereby paving way for the Road Development Programme,
which would be rolled out starting 2024.
 Zinara, would from the beginning of next year, revert to funding routine and
periodic maintenance under the road maintenance programme which runs parallel
with the Road Development Programme.
 The local authorities with unfinished ERRP2 business by 31st December 2023
would be required to fund their outstanding road works using alternative revenue
sources and should not solely rely on government funding.
 Road Authorities (RAs) should not involve Zinara if there was a dispute between
the RA and the Contractor. Even if the dispute related to delayed payment.
 Funds collected by Zinara were not enough to cover the road maintenance
backlog.
 Zinara would procure three pieces of equipment and the priority would be given
to Rural District Councils.
 The ongoing works on Roads that were taken over by the Ministry of Transport
(MoT) would remain the responsibility of the MoT to complete the outstanding
works, like of Cecil Avenue.
 Outstanding payments from 2022 will now be paid using the 2023 allocation.

and noted.
(7) EMERGENCY ROAD WORKS ON FIVE KEY ROADS UPDATE
Table 2.15: Update on Roadworks to be carried out as part of Emergency Road
Improvement (Rehabilitation) Works
The update and summary of Road works that were granted green light to proceed by the Joint
Environmental Management & Engineering and Finance & Development Committee Meeting
held on 12 December 2022 was detailed in table 2.15 below.
Estimated
Cost
Order (USD) Cost(USD)
of Scope of Desired Absolute Scope of
Priority Road Name Section Works works mini Works
Lobengula st to Nketa
dr Remain
1 Luveve rd (9km) Rehabilitation 9,200,000 1,200,000 unchanged
Khamird, Fly over, Mpopoma Ave *Pothole
2 2.5km to Zimtile Overlay TBA 1,375,000 patching
Steel Works Lobengulast - Mpopoma *Pothole
3 rd Ave (4.5km) Rehabilitation TBA 5,850,000 patching
23rd Ave to Leander *Pothole
4 Matopos rd road (2.5km) Overlay TBA 2,750,000 patching
Wellington Wellington/ Northleach *Pothole
5 rd intersec (0.5km) Reconstruction TBA 325,000 patching
6th Ave Extension to Remain
6 Waverly st Khami road, (2km) Improvement TBA 948,600 unchanged
Foot note
*Pothole patching - the scope of works had been reduced to pothole patching only due to
funding constraints
The reduction in the scope of works was attributed to:
● The increasing costs of road construction / repair materials which was a result of the
weakening local currency against the US$; and
● Outstanding payments from 2022 are paid using 2023 budget allocation.
Luveve Road Improvement Works
Name of Contractor: City of Bulawayo’s in-house teams.
Project start date: 9 January 2023
Original completion date: 15 April 2023
Revised completion date 1: 31 May 2023
Revised completion date 2: To be advised

Estimated cost of absolute minimum works: US$1,200,000
Estimated cost of desired works: US$9,200,000
Revised project cost: To be advised
Expenditure to date: USD 408,825.55 and ZWL 497,000,000
Outstanding Payments to date: US$659,346.00 payable in RTGS
Works progress: 75% complete
Materials on site: Porous pipes (600m);

Aggregates (200mm, 19mm);
Geotextile (4,500m2);
MC30 (1840 litres);
Quarry stone (1,475t);
Bitumen (86,600l); and Stable 60 (10,000l);
7mm stone (184,38t); and 3mm stone (184,38t);
Challenges and/or Constraints: i)Ground water;

ii)Reclaimed water mains;
iii)Sewer pipes;
iv)Expansive/collapsible materials;
v) Delayed payments;
vi)Working near live carriageway; and
vii) Working in a built up area with high
pedestrian traffic.
● Surfacing works on the Matshobana Section were at 95% completion, with an

outstanding 5% attributed to unsurfaced but primed 150m at the intersection of
Luveve Rd and Nketa Drive.
● The surfaced sections had been road marked and with yellow and white road
marking paint.
● Labour had returned to the Renkini Section and was currently backfilling and
compacting trenches.
Waverly Street
The improvement works on Waverly Street would be done in-house. The sole bidder’s
bid price exceeded the budget by approximately US$700 000.
Lobengula Street, Herbert Chitepo St and Fort St

The sections of the above roads between 2nd and 4th Avenues required urgent
rehabilitation works. These would be carried out after completing Luveve Road.
However the department would continue patching these roads to ensured that these roads
are trafficable.
There after it was:


and noted.
(8) TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SAFETY
Table 2:16: Traffic Control Budget

Vote Item Description Budget Available Expenditure Remarks
2023 (ZWL) Budget To Date
August (ZWL)
2023(ZWL)
38 197 Traffic Lines 73,472,000 -614,781,755 -541,309,755 -
38 198 Traffic Signs 65,600,000 65,600,000 0.00 -
Total 139,072,000
Table 2.17: Traffic Control Activities

Item Description Planne Planned Actual Partial Cumulativ Variance
d 2023 in September target e to date %
Septembe 2023(km)
r
2023
1 Road line Marking 30 1.25 1.3 11.25 23.25 4.5
(km)
2 Traffic and Street 150 12 6 102 125 +22.5
Name Signs
Replacement (no.)
3 Installation/enhanc 20 1 0 16 16 100
ement of traffic
calming measures
(No.)
Traffic Control Activities
Table 2.18: Traffic Control Activities

Item Activity Road Section of road Distance Comment
s
1. Parking Bays Fort Street 10th and 11th Avenue 83bays
Bus Stop
Islands 12th Avenue J.Moyo and Fife Street 1 symbol
Fort Street 10th and 11th Avenue 1 Symbol
G.Silundika 10th Avenue 4 letters
Fort Street L.Takawira 4 letters
J.M.N Nkomo 10th Avenue 4 letters
Fife Street 10th Avenue 4 letters
J. Moyo Street 9th and 10th Avenue 6 letters
G.Silundika 10th Avenue 2
2. Boundary Fort Street L.Takawira, 8th and 8 boundary
12th Avenue
L.Takawira Avenue 4 boundaries
Fife Street 10th Avenue 4 boundaries
J.Moyo Street 9th and 10th Avenue 5 boundaries
Fort Street 10th and 11th Avenue 3 bars
J.M.N Nkomo 10th Avenue 2 bars
G.Silundika 11th and 12th Avenue 2 bars yellow
3. Taxi bays Fort Street 10th and 11th Avenue 10 bays
4. Taxi letter Fort Street 10th and 11th Avenue 6

5. Entrance Fort Street 10th and 11th Avenue 6 entrances
6. Disabled bay Fort Street 10th and 11th Avenue 2 bays
36 yellow
31 white
4 yellow
7 white
9th Avenue 6
Item Activity Road Section of road Distance Comment
s
7. Transverse Fort Street 12th and 13th Avenue 164 m x 150mm
lines white
335.5 m x 150mm
white
120 m x 200mm
white
286 m x 100mm
white
284 mx 150mm
white
89 m x 200mm
white
Fife street 6th Avenue 40 m X150mm
white
G. Silundika 10th avenue 4 bars
Fort Street 6th Avenue, L. 10 bars
Takawira, 10th ,12th,
13th Avenue
J.M.N Nkomo 10th Avenue 2 bars
Fife Street 10th Avenue 2 bars
J.Moyo 9th and 10th Avenue 3 bars
12th avenue J. Moyo and Fife street 1 bay
Fort street 10th and 11th Avenue 1 bay
8. Cycle letter Fort street 10th and 11th Avenue 1 letter
Fort Street L.Takawira, 8th, 11th 7 letters
and 13th Avenue
G.Silundika 11th and 12th Avenue 2 letters
100x1.5mx200m
24x.1.5mx100mm
L.Takawira 51x1.5mx300mm
11th and 12th Avenue 14x1.5mx200mm
9. Radius Dots Fort Street 9th Avenue and 12th 90m x 0.5m
Avenue
Traffic Signs
Table 2.19: Traffic Signs

ITEM SIGN SITE QUANTIT SIGN TYPE COMMENT
Y
5 Informative Section had
1 labour and
12 Danger Warning
material
1 Regulatory challenges
3 Construction work
Suburbs 6 Danger Warning Signs
SOILS LAB
Gravel extractions
Table 2.20: Gravel Extractions

Developer Activity Pit Comment
Masimba Holdings Extracting Decomposed Richmond Pit Collected 6190m3 for road,water and
Gravel sewer construction.
Extracting Decomposed Richmond Pit. Collected 396 m3 for regravelling in
Gravel Hlalani Kuhle segments 7a & 7d
Cowdray Park
Enock Construction Extracting Decomposed Khumalo Pit Collected 2517m3 for road,water and
Heaven View Extracting Decomposed Pumula Pit Collected 440m3 for road,water and
Traversal Extracting Decomposed Pumula Pit Collected 819m3 for road,water and
Road Density Tests
Table 2.21: Road Density Tests

Developer Project Roads tested Comment
BCC Roads Luveve Road Luveve Road (60m) Nuclear method used
Construction Rehabilitation ( West to test fill roadbed
Bound Lane)
BCC Roads Emhlangeni Phase 2 15m Roads Nuclear method used
Construction Rd 14(13 tests) to test subgrades
Rd 20(8 tests)
Rd 23(6 tests)
Rd 24(7 tests)
Rd 18(8 tests)
Rd 22(10 tests)
Rd 21(7 tests)
Rd 10(10 tests)
25m Rrd (10 tests)
Tzircalle Leeds Street Leeds Street 220m Nuclear method used
Brothers to test base 1.
Quality Control
Table 2.22: Quality Control

Developer Project Activity Comment
Asphalt Pumula South Surfacing 10m Roads tacked and Sealed

Products area- 3210m2
including Belmouths
Enock Mahatshula East Priming 15m Rd(4)

Construction 20m Rd
Soils Survey
Table 2.23: Soil Surveys

Road Activity Comment
Richmond Pit Testing of suitability of material for road construction Suitable for Sub
purposes bases.
Health and Radiation Safety
● The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe prohibits the carrying of the

nuclear gauge and staff members in the same load box of a truck for health and safety
precautions
Challenges
● No vehicle for the section's everyday jobs.

● CBR Machine, Compaction Test Machine, Concrete Tests Machine, Precision
Balances and CBR Adjustable Stems required repairs and were currently non-
functional.
● Moisture Cans were worn, old and leaky and required replacement.
● Nuclear density gauge, scale balances, cone penetrometer need calibration from
accredited companies
● CBR Press Machine taken to Mechanical Workshop for repairs due to sporadic
breakdown

and noted.
(9) PRE-SALE STANDS: SERVICING OF MEDIUM AND HIGH-DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL STANDS CITY WIDE WITH ROADS, WATER AND SEWER
RETICULATION SYSTEMS
The Director of Engineering Services reported (10th October, 2023) that Council
embarked on Pre-sale schemes for the roll out of land for home seekers in the city. The
beneficiaries of such stands were to pay for the full servicing of the stands before occupation,
and at this time the local currency was trading fairly and firmly against the benchmarked United
States dollar which had been used for pricing of these works. Civil contractors were to be
engaged, using the pre-sale amounts, for full servicing and would then hand back the stands to
council to formally award the beneficiaries. Nine developments under this scheme were engaged
over a period of three years.
The economic landscape took a turn for the worst in the year 2019, when collected funds
started losing value against the benchmarked United States dollars, resulting in the engaged
contractors raising working rates in conformity to this volatility. The collected funds were
quickly eroded due to the various statutory Instruments that pegged the local currency at a rate
of 1:1 with the United States dollar. The collected, initially planned funds could no longer
produce the work on these projects resulting in a number of the projects stalling and coming to a
halt before full servicing.
Council had over the years resolved to approach the same beneficiaries to raise required
funding for the completion of these projects. The state of the affected projects was as depicted
below:-
Current Status of Incomplete Projects
Table 2.24: Status Summary for servicing of medium and high-density residential stands City
wide with Roads, Water and Sewer reticulation systems.
Contract Name Original % Works Expenditure Value of Expected Project
Contract Progress to Date US$ Outstanding Duration
Sum - Works US$
US$
**Tzircalle Bros 858,421 Surfacing: 597,396 261,025 2 months

(Pvt) Ltd 0
Emganwini 2 (367)* Water:
Tshabalala (44)* 100
Sewer:
100
Tzircalle Bros (Pvt) 1,261,353 Sewer 70 664,070 895,925 9 months

Ltd Water 100
Magwegwe West Roads 30
(280)*
Asphalt Products 2,695,051 Sewer: 1,046,245 1,700,000 6 months

(Pvt) ltd Sceptic
**Woodville (144)* Roads: 46
Water: 82
Stelix Civils (Pvt) 4,425,352 Sewer: 0 867,803 3,557,549 18 months

Ltd Water: 25
**Emhlangeni Phase Roads: 10
2 (502)*
Aggregate (Pvt) Ltd 2,693,700 Water: 98 2,096,189 597,511 2 months

High mount (217)* Sewer:
100
Roads: 85
Aggregate (Pvt) Ltd 1,735,091 Bush 738,218.48 1,735,091 18 months

**Magwegwe clearing (RTGS)
Extension (213)*
Aggregate Properties n/a n/a n/a 2,200,000 12 months

Pumula South (280)*
TOTAL COST 10,947,101

Foot note: (xxx)* refers to the number of stands
The Implementation strategy for the completion of these projects had been as per Council
of 01 June 2022. Subsequently, another resolution of the 5th of April 2023 was made for further
consultations with all groups. The Inter-departmental committee meeting consisting of
representatives from the Financial Services, Legal, Health, Engineering Services, Housing and
Community Services would continue further engagements with the beneficiaries of stands.
The department was currently working on framework tendering for supplies of the
required materials for the execution of these projects. Beneficiaries in all schemes continued to
pay their top ups, as for Pumula South and Magwegwe Extension, as agreed and these funds
would be used for procurement of materials and services to complete these projects. Further
engagements between Pumula South beneficiaries (191 stands) and Magwegwe Extension (280
stands) beneficiaries would be done at the beginning of the month of September to agree on a
way forward. Previously the above mentioned beneficiaries and Council had reached a deadlock
in the engagements.
In line with the above-mentioned Council resolution, the interdepartmental committee

continued to constantly engage the committees representing the beneficiaries to ensure
transparency and fairness.

and noted.
(10) LEEDS STREET BETWEEN J CHINAMANO STAND PLUMTREE ROAD
The Director of Engineering Services reported (10th October, 2023) that the department
had been approached by Baker’s Inn to partner in rehabilitating Leeds Street. Baker’s Inn
advised that the US$30million plant upgrade was nearing completion (90% complete) on Leeds
Street, in the Belmont industrial area and they expected commissioning around end of May 2023
and hence there was a need to improve the state of Leeds Street. This road had outlived its
lifespan and was now littered with potholes and required urgent improvement works. The works
were estimated to cost approximately US$300,000.
Council and Baker’s Inn agreed to partner in doing earthworks, (Phase 1 works), where
Baker’s Inn would provide motorized graders with Council providing the remaining
plant/equipment.
Funds for surfacing works would be sourced by other stakeholders prior or after the
commissioning.
Construction works were currently ongoing for base 1 formation.


and noted.
(11) MASIYEPHAMBILI DRIVE /KHAMI ROAD INTERSECTION: ACCIDENT

MITIGATION MEASURES
The Director of Engineering Services reported (10th October, 2023) that preliminary
assessment for the Khami road/Masiyephambili drive intersection was undertaken 3 years ago
with a view to replacing the traffic signal controlled junction with a roundabout junction.
However, due to funding constraints, the preliminary assessment was not progressed to detailed
design and subsequent implementation of the proposal.
The detailed designs had been done. However, due to financial constraints, Council
would install rumble strips as soon as the bituminous material was available. The rumble strips
would be installed during the surfacing works of Luveve Road.

and noted
(12) ADOPTION OF THE INTERSECTION KHAMI ROAD / NKETA DRIVE

INTERSECTION
The Director of Engineering Services reported (10th October, 2023) that Granite in
partnership with Neddick Industries and Asphalt Products had approached Council with the
request to adopt the intersection of Khami Rd and Nketa Drive as part of their social
responsibility. They intended to carry out a complete rehabilitation of the intersection and also
erect recognition signs at the islands. This was in order as per the Council Adopt a Road
Scheme.
Council met with Davies Granite representatives and presented the intended scope of
works to be carried out. Davies Granite was yet to re-engage Council with the commitment from
all stakeholders including Asphalt Products and Neddick.

and noted.
(13) COWDRAY PARK HLALANI KUHLE DEVELOPMENT
DONATIONS
o The department was approached by the Ministry of Transport (MoT) on the roads
that they intended to rehabilitate in Cowdray Park and construct and these included:
 Section of Percy Ibboston from Luveve 5 to Cowdray Park Corridor -

resurfacing works (6.5km);
 31.5m Road from Hawkflight supermarket to Health centre (3.65m) - new
construction; and
 Bus route -new construction.
o The Engineering services department noted that:

o There were road works that were currently taking place within the HlalaniKuhle
development without the knowledge of Council. The MoT advised that the ongoing
works were outside their scope of works.
o There were 25 boreholes that had been drilled, 6 of these were dry without the
Council’s knowledge.
o The department was currently looking for the responsible people on both road works
and on the drilling of boreholes. This was done in an effort to engage them and
ensure compliance with Council procedures.

and noted.
(14) MABUTWENI - IMINYELA REDEVELOPMENT
The Mabutweni (1815 units) - Iminyela (1232 stands) improvement works comprises the
following:
● Provision of accesses to individual properties;

● Provision of Water and Sewer to individual properties.
The current survey plan or Town Planning layout shows the boundary lines without the
building lines which made it impossible to progress the designs for water, sewer and roads.
According to the Survey team, the topographical survey was expected to take 8 weeks.
The estimated cost of the survey was USD$184,200.00.
The designs for water, sewer and roads would follow once the topographical survey had
been completed and these were expected to take four (4) weeks. The survey team was in the
process of initiating the procurement for the survey works.

and noted.
(15) TRANSPORT UNIT REPORT
*** The Director of Engineering Services submitted (10th October, 2023) the attached report

and noted.
(16) WATER BRANCH

and noted.
(17) SEWERAGE SECTION
Discussion ensued and Councillor D. Netha raised concern on Sewer hot spots that had
not been attended to for a long time.
The Acting Mayor Councillor N. Khumalo felt that non performance was caused by
manpower shortages. She said a request had to be made to the Ministry of Local Government to
allow Council to recruit additional manpower.
In response the Director of Engineering Services said that a contractor to attend to the
hotspots and work together with Council teams would be engaged. Council was therefore
outsourcing jetting and winching contractors. Once the tenders went through work would
commence.
The Chamber Secretary advised that an initial request for 500 personnel and a further
additional of 400 had been made to the Ministry.

and noted.
(18) ZRP SOUTHERN REGION WORKSHOP SEWER CONNECTION WAIVER

REQUEST
Introduction
On the 4th of October 2022, Z.R.P Southern region Workshop applied for a sewer mains
extension and connection they were quoted USD739.04 (incl. Vat) for the works (Incl.
coupling, design, surveys and inspections). Following the quotation, Z.R.P responded on
the13th September 2023 requesting for a waiver of the Sewer Mains Fees and proposed
for the quoted amount to be debited on the ZRP Southern Region rates account. The
*** letter is shown in annexure 1. (attached)
Discussion ensued and Councillor D. Nkomo highlighted that by allowing a waiver of

fees to ZRP would set a precedence which would affect future requests and create challenges to
Council. He proposed that the request by ZRP be declined.
Councillor M. Masuku seconded that the waiver be declined.
The Chamber Secretary advised that it was the duty of residents and institutions to pay
for sewer connection fees without any exceptions. In this regard, ZRP was obliged to pay the
connection fees. Council would only be available for inspections only.
That the request by ZRP Southern Region

Workshop’s request to debit their rates account
instead of paying cash for the sewer mains
extension and connection at a cost of USD739.04
inclusive of VAT be not acceded to.
(19) WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS

and noted.
(20) WATER QUALITY SECTION SEPTEMBER 2023

and noted.
(21) ELECTRO MECHANICAL

and noted.
(22) GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS – GIS

and noted.
(23) SERVICING PROJECTS

and noted.
(24) REQUEST FOR WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION POINTS FOR LOWER
RANGEMORE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 27B -INHLIZIYO TOWNSHIP AND
EMTHUNZINI PRESIDENTIAL HOUSE SCHEME
Background
The Inhliziyo Township was located in Umguza and was adjacent to Bulawayo’s
Nkulumane 12 suburb as shown in figure 9.4. The development had a total of 2305 high
density stands once fully developed. The developer had made an application for water
*** and sewer connection as shown in the attached letter in annexure 1 the presidential
housing scheme would have a total of 100 houses across Phekiweriver.
Figure 9.4 Location of Inhliziyo Township
Emthunzini Township was located in Umguza and was adjacent to Pumula South as shown in
Figure 9.5. Emthunzini was allocated a total of 100 stands for the first phase.
Figure 9.5 Location of Emthunzini Township Presidential housing scheme
Connecting Inhliziyo Township and Emthunzini to the City of Bulawayo Water network
The development would only be connected if it was with a condition of Infrastructure upgrade
and development upstream of the water network in order t accommodate the development and
not affect the existing water reticulation. Taking note that the City of Bulawayo had been having
water supply challenges due to the inconstant rainfall, resulting in the city adopting water
shedding.
Proposed infrastructure investment for water mains

After considering the demand and hydraulic effects on the existing water network if Inhliziyo
Township was connected; the following infrastructure investment was required:
i. Water Mains Inhliziyo
Scope: 250mm PVC class 12 water pipe with a total length of 2.678km was required to supply
development with water as shown in figure 8.6. Installation of bulk meter for the development.
Note: Due to the already existing demand on the water mains the developer would be advised
that the water shedding program in the city would affect the area like any other suburb in the
City of Bulawayo.
The 250mm water mains would later include the Rangemore Reservoir as part of scope of the
supply network which would cater for the rest of Upper and Lower Rangemore area
development once the Gwayi Shangani dam and internal water supply system upgrades and
modifications were done.
Figure 9.6 Proposed water connection point
Water Mains Emthunzini
Scope: 160mm PVC class 12 water pipe with a total length of 500m coupled on the 300mm
AC water mains pipe in Pumula South. Developer will install a bulk meter and assist with
remaining works for the Pumula South DMA chamber.
ii. Criterion bypass: Maharba and Hawflight

Scope: Both developers would contribute to the construction of a 600mm water mains
bypass from Plant 2 at Criterion waterworks to link with reservoir compartment 2. Construct
a chlorine dosing room and equip it.
Budget: US$1,300,000.00 Duration: 60 days
Connecting Inhliziyo Township and Emthunzini to the City of Bulawayo sewer outfall
Connecting Inhliziyo Township sewer reticulation onto the existing outfall of diameter 900mm
that cuts through the development was not a challenge for the stands up stream of the outfall.
However, for the stands across Phekiweriver the sewer design needs to be verified if it was
possible to connect the stands using gravity.
(a) That the developer be advised to partner up with other

developers like Radar Properties (King City) who have the
same water investment proposal for the Criterion bypass.
(b) That these developments once connected will be put under
the existing water shedding schedule.
(c) That all water and sewer infrastructure must be inspected
jointly by Umguza and the City of Bulawayo to avoid
system compromises.
(d) That the bulk meter accounts will be opened with the City of
Bulawayo.
(25) INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

and noted.
(26) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
*** Director of Engineering Services submitted (10th October, 2023) the attached report


and noted.
(27) BUILDING CONTROL SECTION MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT FOR

SEPTEMBER 2023
INTRODUCTION
Building Control Section continued to perform under difficult circumstances such as the
transport situation and high staff turnover. The Section still required support on its endeavours to
improve inspections and records through use of the GIS technology and storing plans
electronically.
BUILDING PLANS
A total of 180 building plans with a value of US$3 099 686 were approved in September 2023,
constituting a decrease of 5.26% compared to the previous month’s figure. It would be borne in
mind that plans should fully comply with our minimum requirements for them to be approved. A
total of 231 building plans with a value of US$5 384 385 were submitted in September 2023, a
decrease of 12, 17% compared to the August 2023 figure. A total of 3 293 inspections were
carried out in September 2023 constituting a decrease of 6.50% as compared to the previous
month total.
VEHICLE STATUS
FLEET CONDITION DEFECTS COMMENT

NO.
171 RUNNER - UNDER WORKSHOP
236 RUNNER - RUNNING
860 RUNNER - UNDER WORKSHOP
STAFF STATUS
Skilled Workers
Description Grade Authorised Actual Variance

BUILDING CONTROL 11 1 1 0
OFFICER(BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)
PLAN EXAMINER(BUILDING 9 2 1 1
TECHNOLOGY)
DISTRICT BUILDING 9 2 0 2
INSPECTOR(BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)
BUILDING INSPECTOR (BUILDING 8 9 8 1
TECHNOLOGY)
ADMIN ASSISTANT 6 1 0 1
(ADMINISTRATION)
CLERICAL ASSISTANT(CLERICAL) 5 2 1 1
RECEPTIONIST(CLERICAL, 5 1 1 0
COMMUNICATION)
TOTAL 18 12 6
STATISTICS
Shown below are statistical figures of approved plans, submitted plans and building inspections
carried out:
APPROVED PLANS FORSEPTEMBER 2023
WARD TYPE OF DEVELOPMENTS NUMBER VALUEUS($) FLOOR AREA

(M2)
1 COMMERCIAL 6 254733 1619
RESIDENTIAL 1 11800 79
2 RESIDENTIAL 7
212048 1090
3 RESIDENTIAL 9 273340 1608
COMMERCIAL 2 10400 315
4 RESIDENTIAL 12 457636 2620
5 RESIDENTIAL 4 150650
800
PUBLIC 1
122
18300
8 NIL NIL NIL NIL
9 NIL NIL NIL NIL

11 PUBLIC 587
1 70500
PUBLIC 1 7000 300
13 NIL NIL NIL NIL
17 NIL NIL NIL NIL
18 RESIDENTIAL 25
1 2500
19 RESIDENTIAL
3 21500 214
20 NIL NIL NIL NIL
21 RESIDENTIAL 215
2 32650
INDUSTRIAL 1 3478 45
PUBLIC 1 60000 258
26 RESIDENTIAL 22 317648 2728
27 RESIDENTIAL 14 185204 1542
28 RESIDENTIAL
45 363663 3 732
COMMERCIAL
1 35000 223
29 RESIDENTIAL 160
2 6600
BUILDING CONTROL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER2023
ACTIVITY NUMBER VALUE IN US $
SUBMITTED PLANS
 INDUSTRIAL - -
 COMMERCIAL 18 676 097
 PUBLIC 8 297 414
 RESIDENTIAL 205 4 410 874
APPROVED PLANS
 INDUSTRIAL 1 3 478
 COMMERCIAL 20 617 662
 PUBLIC 4 155 800
 RESIDENTIAL 155 2 322 746
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
 MANDATORY 740 11 100
 ROUTINE 2458 -
 OCCUPATION 58 870
CERTIFICATES
HOARDING 5 725
ADVERTISING SIGNS 32 -
PLAN SEARCHING 8 100
ADVERTISING SIGNS - -
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS - -
PROPERTIES ISSUED WITH CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPATION
In terms of the Model Building By-Laws (1977), Chapter 2, Sections 44 & 46 no new building
should be occupied without an occupation certificate issued by the local authority. As such the
Department inspectors routinely issues certificates of occupation to new residential
developments that comply with the By-Laws. New Commercial, Industrial and Public buildings
are inspected by an interdepartmental team before an occupation certificate was issued. On
issuing of the occupation certificates the number of new toilets are recorded and forwarded to
the Financial Director for sewerage billing for areas with sewer reticulation. As a result the
revenue base of Council was improved.
The table below indicated completed new developments that were issued with certificates of
occupation for the period of September 2023 and part of August 2023 together with estimated
minimum sewerage fees and monthly fixed charges raised.
TABLE ON OCCUPATION CERTIFICATES ISSUED IN THE CITY
LOCATION NO OF JOBS NO OF APPROXIMATE APPROXIMAT

COMPLETED NEW SEWARAGE E MONTHLY
ADDS NEW Ind WATER CONNECTION FIXED
.& CLOSET FEES RAISED@ CHARGES
Pub S Eastern/ind/comm- RAISED@ US$
& ADDED US$77.39 Eastern-$1, 63
Com Western- US$48.06 Western-$0, 82
Per connection
EASTERN - 30 - 50 US$ 2321.70 US$81,50
WESTERN - 48 1 80 US$2306.88 US$65,60
TOTAL 78 1 130 US$4628.58 US$147,10
CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT APPROVED PLANS AND BUILDING INSPECTIONS:
The Section was following up on all illegal structures that had so far been identified issuing final
notices and charging penalties on defiant illegal developers. In the month of September, 3
properties were charged with penalties for carrying out construction work without approved
plans while 3 were fined for carrying some works without due inspections.
UPDATE ON DILAPIDATED AND USIDGHTLY BUILDING IN THE CBD
On dilapidated and unsightly buildings, the Section was in the process of following up on all
condemned buildings while also issuing out notices on the newly identified ones. In September
19 properties were revisited and of those, 4 were in the process of complying while 15 were yet
to attempt complying. Appropriate action was being taken accordingly. To date, 8.67% of the
identified properties had fully complied, 34% were in the process of complying with our
instructions and 57.33% were yet to make efforts to comply.

and noted.
(28) MONTHLY REPORT FOR SWIMMING POOLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
ATTENDANCE AND REVENUE
There was an increase in attendance and revenue for the following swimming pools:
Northend, Mpopoma, Luveve and Barham Green. Bulawayo swimming pool had an
increase in US$ and ZWL. There was a decrease in attendance and a decrease on the
rand collected compared to the same period in 2022 for all the pools.
Table of statistics are as shown below:
BULAWAYO CITY POOL: VOTE 0025
DETAILS ATTENDANCE REVENUE REMARKS

ADULT 318 US$ 954.00 Each adult paid US $ 3.00
ADULT LUNCH 13 US$ 19.50 Each child paid US $ 1.50
CHILDREN 838 US$ 1257.00 Each adult paid US $ 1.50
CHILDREN 10 Rand 290.00 Each adult paid R 29.00
CHILDREN 8 ZW$ 61 358.72 Each child paid ZW$ 7 669.84
BAPTISM 55
CHILDREN 1 ZW$ 8040.00 Each child paid ZW$ 8 040.00
BASSA 300 US$ 230.00 FOR 15/09/2023 & 29/09/2023
TOTALS 1933 US $ 2 460.50
ZW $ 3 124 503.58
RAND 290.00
NORTHEND POOL: VOTE 0026

ADULTS 209 US$ 627.00 Each adult paid US $ 3.00
CHILDREN 576 US$ 864.00 Each child paid US $ 1.50
CHILDREN 10 ZW$ 85 318.30 Each child paid ZW $ 8 531.83
BAPTISM 229 US$ 120.00 Each hour @ $ 40.00 x 3
TOTALS 1024 US $ 1 611.00
ZW $ 85 318.30
BARHAM GREEN POOL: VOTE: 0024

ADULTS 82 US $ 246.00 Each adult paid US $ 3.00
CHILDREN 226 US $ 339.00 Each child paid $ 1.50
CHILDREN 2 ZW $ 17 063.68 Each child paid ZW $ 8531.83
BAPTISM 229 US $ 30.00 Each hour @ $ 30.00 x 3
TOTALS 370 US $ 615.00
ZW $ 17 063.68
MPOPOMA POOL: VOTE: 0101

ADULT 15 US $ 45.00 Each adult paid US $ 3.00
ADULT 2 ZW $ 15 937.96 Each child paid ZW $ 7 968.78
CHILDREN 316 US $ 474.00 Each child paid US $ 1.50
CHILDREN 2 ZW $ 15 339.66 Each child paid ZW $ 7 669.83
BAPTISM 708 US $ 105.00 Each hour @$ 35.00 x 3
TOTALS 370 US $ 624.00
ZW $ 134 871.62
LUVEVE POOL: VOTE: 0102

ADULTS 67 US$ 201.00 Each adult paid US $ 3.00
CHILDREN 212 US$ 318.00 Each child paid $ 1.50
WEDDING 112 Paid in advance Booking paid in advance
TOTALS 370 US $ 519.00
CHURCH BAPTISM
Mpopoma, Barham Green, Northend and Bulawayo swimming pools conducted
baptismal ceremonies during the month. Luveve swimming pool did not record any
baptismal. There were six churches that used the pools and recorded 1052 attendees and
revenue of US $ 255.
WEDDINGS
The Luveve swimming pool hosted a wedding this month that brought 112 spectators and
the fees was paid in advance.
BASSA GALAS
Bulawayo Amateur Swimming Association conducted two league galas on 15th
September 2023 and 29th September 2023 as well as a junior league gala on 30th
September 2023 bringing in revenue of US $230 and an attendance of 300 attendees.
REPAIRS AND MANTAINANCE
 Electrical workshop attendant the faulty starter and the mechanical workshop fixed
the leaking backwash pipe at Luveve pool.
 Mechanical workshops fixed the blower at Northend pool.
 Mechanical workshops welded and fixed the leaking filter tanks at Bulawayo pool.
 Mzilikazi workshop fitted new steel door and pump house at Northend pool.
 Mzilikazi painters painted the terraces, baby pool, pump house and flag poles at
Bulawayo pool and also various repairs were done at Mpopoma by Mzilikazi
workshops.
 There are a lot of repairs that are still outstanding at all the pools despite requisitions
made at the beginning of the year.
STAFF
The pool surroundings were not up to standard due to critical shortage of staff
STAFFING
POSITION GRADE AUTHORISED ACTUAL VARIANCE
SWIMMING 9 1 1 0
POOLS
SUPERINTENDENT
S\POOL 6 6 3 3
SUPERVISOR
S/POOL 4 6 2 4
ASSISTANT 1/
LIFEGUARD
S/POOL 3 5 3 2
ASSISTANT2/
GATE
ATTENDANT
CUBICLE 2 12 0 12
ATTENDANTS
LABOURERS 1 19 8 11
TOTAL - 49 17 32
DONATIONS
Mr. Hudgson of Paint and Allied donated his staff to help in the cleaning of toilets, changing
rooms and pool surroundings at Bulawayo Swimming Pool.

and noted.
(29) PARKS SECTION MONTHLY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Degradation in the Greater Bulawayo and Water Catchment Areas.
i. Water catchment.
Routine patrols were conducted by the ranger at the water catchment areas. There were
132 hand tools confiscated inclusive of 4 detectors. Nine (9) illegal miners were arrested
making a total of one hundred and forty (140) panners arrested and detector machines
confiscated since January to September 2023.The tools and the panners were handed
over to Esigodini ZRP for prosecution.
Greater Bulawayo (minerals and sand poaching)

Joint and extended patrols were conducted in the Greater Bulawayo. During these patrols
8 trucks were impounded for sand poaching.
A total of 37 tickets were issued to the various offenders for various offences, and 33
tickets had been paid for, with a sum of $3472 realized. There were still 4 outstanding
tickets worth $7571.
ii. Sale of Pit sand
At the 2 legal pit sand sites, 45 truck loads were recorded and a total sum of $530 was
realized from the sales.
iii. Auctioning of stray animals
An auction was conducted at Gum plantation pound centre on the 29th of September 2023
and a total of thirty-nine (39) livestock were sold and $2834.90 was realized from the
sale. On the 15th of September 2023 a donkey joint patrol was conducted and 109
donkeys were confiscated.
MONTHLY STATISTICS FOR LANDS INSPECTORATE
OFFENCE /ACTIVITY NO. RATE VALUE OF NO. OF VALUE OF

OF PAID UNPAID UNPAID
PAID TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS
TICK US$ US$
ETS
Soil Excavation
Wheelbarrow - $119.67 - 1 $119.67
Truck 1 - $400.00 6 $6215.64
1 - 300.00
1 - 240.00
1 - 240.00
1 - 240.00
1 - 240.00
Woodcutting
Scotchart 1 - $52.00 1 $1035.94
Dumping
Wheelbarrow - - - 1 $119.67
Other Activities
Tree Inspection - - - - -
Pit sand sales 53 $10.00 $530.00 - -
Grass harvesting permit - - -
Illegal grazing 18 $88.89 $1600.02 - -
Movement permit - - - - -
78 $3842.02 9 $ 7490.92
Total Value of Paid Tickets US$ - $3842.02

Total Value of Unpaid Tickets US$ - $7490.92
Hire of Amphitheatre RTGS $ - $6 256 625.27
Confiscated items
 Scanias 3
 Wheelbarrows 2
 Shovels 42
 Picks 31
 Crowbars 24
 Diggers 6
 Bicycles 2
 Hydraulic jack 1
 Wheel spanner 1
Total 112
Ncema Catchment Exhibits

 Shovels 52
 Picks 41
 Crowbars 32
 Metal detector 4
 Axes 9
Total 132
Veld Management
Grass Cutting
Roads and open spaces-kings kraal, Gwanda road, Victoria falls road.
Installations- BF stadium, City Hall, Tower Block, Centenary and Central Pack, Stores.
Halls- Sizinda, Magwegwe, Njube, Mpopoma
Clinics- Magwegwe, Emakhandeni, Tshabalala, Pelandaba, Njube
Libraries- Tshabalala, Nketa 7, Luveve, Magwegwe, Njube
Housing Offices - Nkulumane, Nketa 6, Luveve, Magwegwe, Pumula, Tshabalala
Other Installations- Mabutweni Depot, Ikhwezi Training Centre, Mpopoma/Nketa Park,

Nketa 6 Park, Njube Desert Ground, Gum Plantation, Stores, Mzilikazi H/Office,
Thorngroove Hospital, Centenary/Central Park.
Hedge trimming and tree trimming
Housing Offices- Magwegwe, Luveve, Pumula,
Clinics- Emakhandeni, Magwegwe
Libraries- Tshabalala, Magwegwe,
Hedge trimming and propagation.
Was done at -Tower Block, City Hall, Jairos Jiri, Registry, Byo Swimming pool, Ascot
Shopping centre, Central and Centenary Park
Tree and lawn propagation
Titivation of lawn at Centenary Park and Central Park was ongoing. No trees were
planted in the month of September and the number remained at 114 as from January to
September.
Challenges encountered
-borehole breakdown at Central Parks
-no recycled water in the city due to collapsed underground pipes
-shortage of machinery, only 2 tractors were working out of 12 tractors.
-manpower shortage
-veldt pastures had depleted due to the shortage of reclaimed water.
BF STADIUM
-General maintenance was ongoing
INSTALLATIONS
It was general maintenance at the following installations,
-City hall
-Tower Block, Mthwakazi Craft Centre
-Registry
-Northend Clinic
-BG Clinic
-Princess Margaret Clinic
-Khami Clinic
-Stores
-Thorngrove hospital
-Mzilikazi Clinic
-Stanley square
TRACTOR ANALYSIS
FLEET CONDITION COMMENT

NO.
1 605 RUNNER -
2 607 RUNNER -
3 628 NON-RUNNER AT ROADS WORKSHOP
4 689 NON - RUNNER AT ROADS WORKSHOP
6 692 RUNNER VERY OLD( needs constant attention)
9 719 RUNNER CENTRAL PARK( cannot use a mower)
12 706 NON - RUNNER AT ROADS WORKSHOP
Staff
General workers
Parks East Authorized 70 Actual 66 Variance -5

Contracts 16 Actual 13 Variance -4
Seasonal Actual 20 Variance 0
20
Parks West Authorized 75 Actual 44 Variance -31

Contracts 18 Actual 16 Variance -2
Seasonal Actual 29 Variance -1
30
TOTAL 230 191 -40
Lands Inspectorate
Rangers Authorized 74 Actual 54 Variance -20

Acting 4 Actual 4 Variance -
TOTAL 78 58 -20
Illegal occupation of Council land and stray animals
A clean-up and awareness operation would be conducted as from the 1st to the 7th of
October 2023
Animals impounded at Gum Plantation Pound:

- Cattle 43
- Calves 7
- Goats 3
- Donkeys 38
TOTAL 91
Council horses
- Stallions 3
- Females 3
- Colts 7
- Fillies 5
- Castrated 2
Total 20
City of Kings Horses
- Females 2
- Castrated 3
- Colts 1
Total 6
NB. A month old colt was fractured on the left leg. The Veterinary doctor attended to it and was
fast recovering at the Aisleby Farm.
Discussion ensued and Councillor M. Masuku raised concern about the bad state of the
Parks in high density areas. The parks were no longer being maintained, they seemed neglected.
What were the department’s plans in order to revive the parks?
Councillor N. Ndlovu raised concern about churches which were worshipping in bushy
areas around the city. Some were even using open spaces along main roads and constructing
illegal structures using plastic papers. Such open air worship was a health hazard as they were
no toilets and could result to disease outbreak.
The Acting Mayor (Councillor N. Khumalo) had observed that Council sold pit sand
only. She sought clarity on why Council did not sell river sand as well.
Responding to the above the Director of Housing and Community Services advised that
the department had no reliable tractor to cut grass. The two available tractors were very old and
hardly could not manage grass cutting. At times Council allowed residents to harvest grass for
stock feed. The challenge on Parks maintancence was non-availability of water. Most parks
were using reclaimed water which was no longer available. Available water was being
channelled to water Barbourfields, White City and Luveve Stadiums. Relating to open air
worship, he said the churches had been previously engaged and would pursue the matter further.
Recently Council removed the illegal church structures. The churches were encouraged to apply
for church stands from Council and construct churches. A detailed report would be submitted to
the Committee on illegal Church sites.

and noted.
_____________________________________
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CITY OF BULAWAYO

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED

Our Bulawayo Our Water, Our Water our Bulawayo

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

(1) CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON

*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘A’ Pages A to Z (xiv)

(2) REPORT OF THE FUTURE WATER SUPPLIES AND WATER ACTION

*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘B’

(3) REPORT OF THE HEALTH, HOUSING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘C’

(4) REPORT OF THE TOWN LANDS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE: MEETING

*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘D’

(5) REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON

*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘E’

(6) REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: MEETING

*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘F’

(7) REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING

*** Attached ANNEXURE ‘G’

(8) APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

NO. 3374 2023

MINUTES OF THE THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-

His Worship the Mayor (Senator, D. Coltart)

The Town Clerk

(3) Water supply

That the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting

(2) REPORT OF THE FUTURE WATER SUPPLIES AND WATER ACTION

That the report of the Future Water Supplies and

(a) Status of Water Resources (Item 1)

Councillor M. Moyo noted that the Committee‟s mandate was to

Councillor N. Ndlovu sought clarification on a number of issues

Councillor A. Ndlovu encouraged residents to consider rain water

Councillor F.T. Madzana sought clarity on the status of the

Councillor S. Moyo noted that the previous Committee 2018-2023

The Deputy Mayor (Councillor D. Mabuto) while appreciating the use

Councillor E. Ndlovu in response highlighted that the City had critical

The Mayor (Senator David Coltart) also explained that the

Gwayi/Shangani dam construction was reported to be at 74%. The

That the recommendations of the Future Water

(3) REPORT OF THE HEALTH HOUSING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

That the report of the Health, Housing and

(a) Cleansing Section (Item 2)

Councillor E. Ndlovu noted that about the ward delimitation exercise

In response, Councillor N. Khumalo highlighted that the issue of

That the recommendation of the Health,

(b) Health Inspectorate (Item 3)

Councillor M. Moyo applauded the Committee and the department for

Councillor A. Batirai concurred. There was also an increase of illegal

That the recommendation of the Health,

(c) Cemeteries/Cremations (Item 5)

Councillor E. Ndlovu noted that most of the City‟s roads leading to

Councillor S. Dube bemoaned the residents‟ behaviour. A number of

In response, Councillor S. Moyo highlighted that having pathways at

That the recommendation of the Health,

(d) Housing Administration Monthly Report – July 2023 (Item 10)

Councillor A. Batirai wanted to know what Council was doing about

Councillor N. Khumalo in response explained that Council was

That the recommendation of the Health,

Councillor A. Batirai noted with appreciation the donation of books by

The Mayor was concerned about the increasing number of school

That the recommendation of the Health,

That the report of the Health Housing and

Councillor A. Batirai was concerned about the illegal food outlets in