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New Masvingo municipality female councilors who were sworn in on September 8 2023 said they are ready to represent and include women in projects and policies as they are ready to commence their term without looking at their political backgrounds.
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)’s Esther Zishiri who got into council on a women’s quota ticket said she will focus on representation of women, whom she said were key players in bringing food on the table for their families.
“I will focus on empowering women because women work hard to look after children providing for them and their husbands.
“We will make sure that we come up with projects like sewing and market places that target women to empower them to be able to provide for their families,” said Zishiri.
Sharon Marombedze of Zanu PF who also got in through women’s quota echoed the same sentiments and added that her duty requires her to take off the political jacket and focus on representing all people despite political background to ensure development.
“I am happy that I was accorded a chance to represent people, mainly women and my approach will be different for I will not look at political differences but focus on development for all,” said Marombedze.
Alaica Time of CCC said she will push for policies that protects women from the harsh economic conditions and the patriarchal society to ensure their safety.
“I promise to work with all women and make sure that we craft policies that shield them from the economic hardships and emancipate them to ensure that they are protected from injustices and societal ills like gender based violence,” said Time.
Ward 2 councilor Shantiel Chiwara who secured her ticket to council through ballot said she was going to put effort to help youth and women by creating opportunities for them to be able to have better lives which will translate to the betterment of Masvingo as a city.
“I am going to try in my position to create opportunities for youth and women recognizing their existence creating opportunities for them to have better lives despite their political affiliation,” said Chiwara.
