Fredrick Moyo
Stray pigs have invaded Zaka’s popular growth point Jerera, with business people around the centre crying foul accusing Zaka Rural District Council (RDC) of ignoring their plea to take care of the pigs.
Speaking to TellZim News Albert Mazvanya, a businessman who owns a canteen at Jerera growth point expressed concerns as council is not taking action about the issue.
“Over 25 pigs have invaded our community and they are affecting our day to day business as they turn bins upside down looking for food.
“I personally wrote a letter to council complaining over the issue but they are not even taking action and it has been days now but they are doing nothing about it,” said Mazvanya.
Another business owner Sarah Munemo who owns a motel in the area said the pigs are destroying their properties and may trigger health challenges in the community.
“The pigs are destroying our property, they even destroyed my fence, they even mess my veranda on a daily basis. I cook using firewood outside and now I am worried about my health as they also invade my cooking place. Council should take action as the pigs should not be moving around,” Munemo.
When contacted for comment Zaka RDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Majaura said they held a community engagement meeting and they are in the process of holding a stakeholder meeting to resolve the issue.
“Community engagement was done, now we are left with stakeholder engagement before the veterinary department act on the issue,” said Majaura.
The community have been left frustrated by the pigs’ invasion as they are affecting their day to day business.
