Mavhunga told Parliament that the liberation board is responsible for looking into the issue of funds for war veterans

Speaking during a parliamentary session last week, Ndudzo explained the advantages of implementing the electronic cadastre.

He said the strategies included the refurbishment of Insiza pipeline and Ncema treatment works filter rehabilitation.

“During price guideline implementation will bring [together] all stakeholders, farmers, input suppliers and also contractors.

Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions western region chairperson Ambrose Sibindi said the previous policy unnerved foreign investors.

Chinhema made the call during a Press briefing on Wednesday, ahead of the union's congress that started today in Bulawayo.

He urged the city council not to block all the intersections so as to allow freer movement of traffic.

Madzivanyika said schools like Mbizo, Manunure, Chana, Dambudzo and Emthonjeni were conducting lessons under trees due to lack of facilities.

The project, which entails drawing water from the Zambezi to Bulawayo, has missed numerous deadlines many years after it was mooted.

Mitch Tafirenyika, who was a member of the crack team assigned to arrest suspected armed robbers, was convicted for murder by the High Court sitting in Gweru last week.

When contacted for a comment, Bulawayo acting spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said they were yet to get the details of the robbery.

Mpofu said council had laws which considered the completion of residential developments, but it had relaxed those laws due to the prevailing economic hardships in the country.

Town clerk Christopher Dube said one Mr Mhlanga has been misrepresenting himself as a council legal affairs officer to demand payment for some alleged legal fees.