Govt approves BCC 2017 budget

GOVERNMENT has approved Bulawayo City Council’s standstill $105 451 120 budget for 2017, but urged the local authority to reduce its debt overhang and strive to attain a 30:70 salary/service provision ratio requirement.

Council spokesperson, Nesisa Mpofu confirmed the development yesterday.

“The revenue budget, which is pegged at $105 457 120, is a standstill budget with no tariff increases, while the capital budget is pegged at $48 109 346.

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