BCC hints on 42% tariffs increase

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed a 42% adjustment of all tariffs across the board, a development that will make residents in the high-density suburbs part with an average ZWL$40 per month for water.

Presenting the $454 million supplementary revenue budget for 2019 yesterday, BCC finance and development committee chairperson, Silas Chigora said council was aware of the plight of residents, and had to balance level of service delivery and tariff affordability.

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