Richard Moyo from Matabeleland North has put local authorities on notice. He says they block investors despite all the hard work done by the government to bring money into Zimbabwe. Moyo talked straight with local leaders yesterday in Bulawayo. He made it clear he feels disappointed about the roadblocks investors face when they deal with certain councils.
These local groups need to help reach Vision 2030, which aims to make Zimbabwe richer as a nation. But Moyo pointed out some councils actually work against this goal. They create paper jams and red tape that scare away people ready to invest their cash. He told them directly, "We hear endless complaints from investors we send your way. Many of you travel with us abroad looking for investment, but when those same investors come back, they face delays that make no sense."
Moyo explained this behavior goes against President Mnangagwa's policy of staying open to business. His office follows this approach faithfully. He asked, "Why can't people access your offices easily? Our main job is helping citizens, and I won't allow anyone to wreck progress." Moyo promised future meetings would expose councils that don't cooperate. "We'll start naming those who fail to support investment, and we'll take steps to fix it."
He expressed concern that many councils didn't even collect half their expected income last year, leading to terrible services for local people. Moyo pushed councils to think of fresh ways to gather the money they need. He also highlighted problems with how councils manage their finances and warned them against breaking policy rules and legal requirements. "Some councils ignore our laws. You must report finances properly or face serious results."
Moyo challenged these authorities to make Matabeleland North the leader in changing the economy. The area has plenty of natural resources—timber, wildlife, and farmland. "We represent the face of our province, and we should make it shine again as a center of growth," he stated. He asked directly how many local groups had kept their financial statements current and met their legal duties.
He urged councils to team up with the Economic Affairs office to grow investment. "This department exists to create better conditions for economic growth and jobs through partnerships with all local authorities," Moyo explained. The province should focus on programs that boost local businesses, support new ventures, and create jobs for residents. He encouraged local leaders to offer land for investment and focus on building better roads and facilities.
Moyo suggested working with private companies on projects like fixing roads. "We can do amazing things together for the people of Matabeleland North," he said. The minister looked forward to working with local groups to boost growth across the province. He praised some local authorities who already work hard to improve services and help the economy, which makes life better for regular citizens.
Moyo reminded everyone about President Mnangagwa's clear message: "No Compromise on Service Delivery." He pushed councils to align their work with national development goals. Every council must commit fully to providing good services and driving growth to reach Vision 2030," he emphasized. During their meeting, local groups shared updates about current projects and talked about the challenges they face in their areas.
These local groups need to help reach Vision 2030, which aims to make Zimbabwe richer as a nation. But Moyo pointed out some councils actually work against this goal. They create paper jams and red tape that scare away people ready to invest their cash. He told them directly, "We hear endless complaints from investors we send your way. Many of you travel with us abroad looking for investment, but when those same investors come back, they face delays that make no sense."
Moyo explained this behavior goes against President Mnangagwa's policy of staying open to business. His office follows this approach faithfully. He asked, "Why can't people access your offices easily? Our main job is helping citizens, and I won't allow anyone to wreck progress." Moyo promised future meetings would expose councils that don't cooperate. "We'll start naming those who fail to support investment, and we'll take steps to fix it."
He expressed concern that many councils didn't even collect half their expected income last year, leading to terrible services for local people. Moyo pushed councils to think of fresh ways to gather the money they need. He also highlighted problems with how councils manage their finances and warned them against breaking policy rules and legal requirements. "Some councils ignore our laws. You must report finances properly or face serious results."
Moyo challenged these authorities to make Matabeleland North the leader in changing the economy. The area has plenty of natural resources—timber, wildlife, and farmland. "We represent the face of our province, and we should make it shine again as a center of growth," he stated. He asked directly how many local groups had kept their financial statements current and met their legal duties.
He urged councils to team up with the Economic Affairs office to grow investment. "This department exists to create better conditions for economic growth and jobs through partnerships with all local authorities," Moyo explained. The province should focus on programs that boost local businesses, support new ventures, and create jobs for residents. He encouraged local leaders to offer land for investment and focus on building better roads and facilities.
Moyo suggested working with private companies on projects like fixing roads. "We can do amazing things together for the people of Matabeleland North," he said. The minister looked forward to working with local groups to boost growth across the province. He praised some local authorities who already work hard to improve services and help the economy, which makes life better for regular citizens.
Moyo reminded everyone about President Mnangagwa's clear message: "No Compromise on Service Delivery." He pushed councils to align their work with national development goals. Every council must commit fully to providing good services and driving growth to reach Vision 2030," he emphasized. During their meeting, local groups shared updates about current projects and talked about the challenges they face in their areas.
