Citizens urged Parliamentary Portfolio Committee members to prioritize social services in the 2026 National Budget at a consultation meeting on Monday. Samantha Sibanda from the National Association for the Care of the Handicapped requested dedicated disability funding across all government departments while advocating for increased social protection payments from $8 to $50. She pressed officials to support educational institutions in manufacturing assistive devices for people with disabilities.
Hopley resident Nelson Chako emphasized the need for rehabilitation centers to address substance abuse problems while highlighting water shortages. Munyaradzi Chimivara called for expanded health funding to offset the withdrawn of donor support for condom procurement. Livison Hannock described dangerous conditions for children traveling to distant schools from Hopley across the Harare-Beitbridge highway.
Acting committee Chairman Tanatsiwa Mukomberi confirmed constitutional obligations require public consultation on budget matters. The committee plans to submit compiled recommendations to Parliament after completing consultations at Epworth Community Hall.
Hopley resident Nelson Chako emphasized the need for rehabilitation centers to address substance abuse problems while highlighting water shortages. Munyaradzi Chimivara called for expanded health funding to offset the withdrawn of donor support for condom procurement. Livison Hannock described dangerous conditions for children traveling to distant schools from Hopley across the Harare-Beitbridge highway.
Acting committee Chairman Tanatsiwa Mukomberi confirmed constitutional obligations require public consultation on budget matters. The committee plans to submit compiled recommendations to Parliament after completing consultations at Epworth Community Hall.
