Mutare flags Defence ministry as highest debtor  

THE Defence ministry has been flagged as the highest debtor of Mutare City Council, with a number of government ministries and entities also owing the local authority millions of United States dollars, which is affecting service delivery in the eastern border city. 

This was revealed in the city’s half-year performance report released by town clerk Blessing Chafesuka. 

The half-year performance review takes stock of the six-month performance while informing the city’s 2026 planning and getting reviews on how the local authority’s budget performance can be improved, and getting feedback on service delivery matters. 

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