By Meditation Mposi
Masvingo City Council has resolved to buy councilors motorbikes, which will facilitate their movement in their respective wards.
The local authority will spend approximately US$30 000 to purchase 12 Honda 125cc motorbikes for the 12 councilors.
This was revealed in the Finance and General Purpose Committee meeting held on January 2025.
“A proposal was presented to buy Honda 125cc Motorbikes for Councilors at an average price of USD2 500 for each councilor which translates to USD 30 000 excluding His Worship the Mayor who has an official vehicle for use on official business,” read the minutes.
It was also resolved that the motorbikes will come at a loan basis where the loan will be recovered over the period of their term of office.
“It was reported as per circular from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works dated September 26 on councilors allowances and perks, councilors were to be availed with a five year motorbike loan facility.
“The circular clarified that Council would purchase motorbikes and recover the money from councillor over the period covering their term of office,” read the minutes.
