BCC celebrates centenarians

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is set to honour people aged 100 years and more, as it celebrates long life, acknowledges their wisdom and respects them for contributing to the development of the country’s second largest city.

BCC senior public relations officer, Nesisa Mpofu described the programme as a community initiative, where the local authority has partnered independent organisations to celebrate those aged 100 years and above.

“Members of the community, through the Bulawayo Shoe Box project, approached council to partner with them in celebrating the elderly,” she said.

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