Consultation or coercion? Why Murewa RDC levy demands urgent review

RECENT developments in Murewa have brought Zimbabwe’s system of local governance under renewed scrutiny.

The 2026 levy structure introduced by Murewa Rural District Council (RDC) requires individuals aged 18 and above to pay US$3 annually, while those aged 17 and below are charged US$1.

On paper, these amounts may appear modest.

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