Chombo launches Gwanda mayor investigations

Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo has appointed a four-member team to investigate suspended Gwanda mayor, Lionel De Necker.

Newsday is in possession of Chombos letter to deputy director of the Urban Local Authorities, a Mr Hungwe advising him of his appointment as chairperson of the team.

The letter dated April 19 reads: Following the suspension of the mayor for Gwanda municipality; Councillor De Necker; (Ward 10) on April 04 2012 on allegations of deliberate defiance of a ministerial directive, I hereby appoint you as chairperson of the investigation team in terms of section 311 (2) of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15).

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