Chi-town offers residents ‘early Xmas’ gift

The cash-strapped Chitungwiza Municipality has extended an early Christmas gift to its residents by asking debtors to pay at least 50% of their rates arrears and have the remainder written off.

The municipality said in a statement at the weekend the offer, valid between September 30 and November 30, would not apply to residents with outstanding water bills.

But, the city warned legal action would be taken against those with outstanding bills by end of the two-month grace period.

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