Marondera council splurges on luxury cars

THE cash-strapped Marondera municipality is planning to splash more than $200 000 on six double cab vehicles for its top directors at a time service delivery is on a downward spiral.

The local authority recently invited tenders for the vehicles, a move that has angered residents who accused the council of misplaced priorities.

“Tenders are invited from registered companies in possession of a certificate of incorporation, current tax clearance certificate and registered with the procurement regulatory authority of Zimbabwe for the supply of 6x brand new double cab vehicles…,” read the tender advert.

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