Paddy Zhanda stirs hornet’s nest

Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion chairperson Paddy Zhanda caused a stir in Bulawayo on Wednesday after he blocked contributions aimed at addressing the city’s water woes during a 2013 National Budget consultative meeting at the Small City Hall.

Report by Nqobile Bhebhe

The 60 residents in attendance were angered by Zhanda’s stance and maintained that the water crisis be factored into the National Budget since it was unique and required government attention.

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