Harare’s $41 billion budget approved

BY CATHERINE MUCHIRI
GOVERNMENT has approved Harare City Council’s $41 billion budget for 2022 that will see increases in rates and tariffs, council spokesperson Michael Chideme confirmed yesterday.

Chideme said the budget was hinged on improving water provision and service delivery and would be supported by devolution funds.

“We are improving all areas of service delivery which include garbage collection and clearance of dumps, water delivery, public lighting, roads, health and all municipal services,” Chideme said.

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