Councillors call for 50% debt write-off

BULAWAYO councillors are calling for a 50% debt write-off for ratepayers or two months exemption from paying bills to cushion them against the harsh economic conditions.

According to the latest full council minutes, ward 9 councillor Charles Moyo said residents were indebted to council as a result of the deteriorating state of the economy.

“Discussion ensued and councillor Moyo was concerned about the ongoing water disconnections, residents were already indebted to council due the current economic situation Zimbabwe was going through, saying disconnecting water during this period would have a negative impact on council,” the minutes read.

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