Senior officials at Harare City Council fear for their jobs after investigators released a harsh report about the local government. President Emmerson Mnangagwa created a five-person team to examine how the municipality operates. Retired High Court judge Justice Maphios Cheda led the investigation team. The commission discovered widespread corruption and poor management during public hearings. Top officials and some council members were identified as the main problems.
The investigation revealed shocking salary details for city workers. The town clerk received $27,000 each month and could earn up to $30,000 with benefits. The lowest-paid executive made $15,000 monthly despite terrible public services. City directors took expensive foreign trips costing $124,000 without proper documentation of their salaries. They also bought luxury vehicles worth $1 million during election time.
The Local Government Board never approved these excessive benefits and spending. Justice Cheda told reporters the findings showed serious problems with how certain senior officials behaved. A government source said the commission results point toward major leadership changes at the city council. One council worker described widespread panic among managers who face exposure for corrupt activities.
The Combined Harare Residents Association wants accountability for the misconduct. Director Reuben Akilli demanded that responsible officials lose their positions. He argued that residents suffer because of the poor administration and corrupt practices. The community pays higher costs due to mismanagement at the local authority level.
The investigation revealed shocking salary details for city workers. The town clerk received $27,000 each month and could earn up to $30,000 with benefits. The lowest-paid executive made $15,000 monthly despite terrible public services. City directors took expensive foreign trips costing $124,000 without proper documentation of their salaries. They also bought luxury vehicles worth $1 million during election time.
The Local Government Board never approved these excessive benefits and spending. Justice Cheda told reporters the findings showed serious problems with how certain senior officials behaved. A government source said the commission results point toward major leadership changes at the city council. One council worker described widespread panic among managers who face exposure for corrupt activities.
The Combined Harare Residents Association wants accountability for the misconduct. Director Reuben Akilli demanded that responsible officials lose their positions. He argued that residents suffer because of the poor administration and corrupt practices. The community pays higher costs due to mismanagement at the local authority level.
