Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa criticized local government officials for poor performance during a major meeting Thursday. The president spoke to more than 2,000 council members and executives at the Councils Indaba held in Bulawayo. He said reports of bad work and failure to do jobs properly continue to alarm him. The gathering focused on better services and improved local government performance. Council leaders from across the country attended the important conference.
Mnangagwa told officials they must deliver better results for Zimbabwe citizens. He listed key areas needing improvement such as housing projects and garbage collection. Road maintenance and street lighting also require attention from local authorities. The president stressed that proper management and good leadership matter for communities. He said councils must create better budget systems to manage their money and resources effectively.
The head of state reminded officials that budgets help control and organize available funds. He explained that money supports good ideas but cannot create them on its own. Local governments need clear plans before spending taxpayer money on projects. Mnangagwa urged council leaders to take better care of their workers. He said employee welfare should be a top priority for all local authorities across Zimbabwe.
The president ended his speech with a call for unity and service. He told attendees that everyone has duties to help their fellow citizens. Mnangagwa said there should be no divisions between different groups of people. All Zimbabweans must work together to build a stronger nation for future generations.
Mnangagwa told officials they must deliver better results for Zimbabwe citizens. He listed key areas needing improvement such as housing projects and garbage collection. Road maintenance and street lighting also require attention from local authorities. The president stressed that proper management and good leadership matter for communities. He said councils must create better budget systems to manage their money and resources effectively.
The head of state reminded officials that budgets help control and organize available funds. He explained that money supports good ideas but cannot create them on its own. Local governments need clear plans before spending taxpayer money on projects. Mnangagwa urged council leaders to take better care of their workers. He said employee welfare should be a top priority for all local authorities across Zimbabwe.
The president ended his speech with a call for unity and service. He told attendees that everyone has duties to help their fellow citizens. Mnangagwa said there should be no divisions between different groups of people. All Zimbabweans must work together to build a stronger nation for future generations.
