…as business world chip in with donations
Emmanuel Chitsika
Masvingo City Council’s efforts to ensure a clean environment received a major boost as the corporate world chipped in with various donations set to complement efforts of the Environmental and Health section on July 7.
Various organizations donated assortment of equipment set to improve solid waste management which has been a challenge to the local authority.
Receiving the equipment during a belated World Environment Day commemoration held at Town House, Masvingo deputy Mayor Councillor Wellington Mahwende expressed gratitude to the corporate world and challenged other organizations in the city to join the band wagon.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to you organizations for coming in handy towards our efforts to ensure the city is kept clean and smart. I would also like to express council’s wish for more players to join the initiative such that next time when we gather for a similar commemoration, more gifts will be donated.
“I would also like to congratulate those who managed to scoop some awards that are schools and some of our health clubs for spearheading a clean environment as a way of ensuring cleanliness reigns supreme in Masvingo. I heard all of you did well, but at the end we need to have the best out of the good and those are the ones who have won,” said Mahwende.
His sentiments were echoed by council chairperson of the Health, Housing and Environmental Services Committee chairperson councillor Against Chiteme who challenged residents to work hand in glove with council in their efforts to keep the city clean.
“As the chairperson, I also urge you residents to play your role towards ensuring a clean environment by ridding our city of litter and make use of proper waste disposal facilities as a way of supporting our efforts towards that initiative,” said Chiteme.
Among those organizations that donated metal bins, bin liners and brooms are mobile operator Econet, Regency group of hotels’ Chevron, Family Pharmacy, Safe N Loyal pharmacy, Delta Corporation, ByWord Motors, Forestry Commission, Great Zimbabwe Realtors, Junior group of companies while New Start donated an assortment of medication.
Ward 1’s Smart club got a trophy after coming out tops in the health club categories while two schools Helen Macghie (previous winners) came second in schools category while Masvingo Christian College came in first position and got a floating trophy for their efforts.
