Mafume in surprise committees reshuffle

HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume is allegedly plotting wholesale changes to the troubled council’s top leadership amid allegations that he wants to surround himself with loyalists that will not challenge controversial decisions.

Mafume yesterday informed councillors ahead of today’s full council meeting that they have to choose their six preferred committees as part of the reshuffle in what has been described as an ambush.

In a notice to councillors yesterday, Mafume gave them until midday to submit their lists before today’s meeting.

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