Kwekwe officials are locked in a $50 million spending plan for next year that bumps things up from the current $47 million setup, and the whole thing needs sign-off from the national government before it kicks in. Council rep Alex Senge laid out the numbers at a town meeting, and the budget targets better services while trying not to crush residents with fees during rough economic times.
The plan throws money at stuff like building classrooms at Mbizo 21 Primary, fixing water infrastructure, and upgrading valves across the city. Revenue collection apparently jumped from 60 percent to 63 percent after some reforms, and officials say they want to cut interest rates on late bills from five percent down to three percent, based on complaints people raised.
Senior citizens over 70 could score a 70 percent property discount, free clinic visits, and zero parking charges if the proposal gets approved. Business fees might drop to help the local economy, even though that could hurt revenue from bus permits and licensing.
The plan throws money at stuff like building classrooms at Mbizo 21 Primary, fixing water infrastructure, and upgrading valves across the city. Revenue collection apparently jumped from 60 percent to 63 percent after some reforms, and officials say they want to cut interest rates on late bills from five percent down to three percent, based on complaints people raised.
Senior citizens over 70 could score a 70 percent property discount, free clinic visits, and zero parking charges if the proposal gets approved. Business fees might drop to help the local economy, even though that could hurt revenue from bus permits and licensing.
