Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has pledged to upgrade the city’s infrastructure and services, outlining initiatives to enhance healthcare, sports, and revenue collection. Speaking at the 194th Ordinary Council Meeting, Mafume announced plans to improve medical services at city clinics, with a $2 annual fee for access, backed by ZB Bank.
The city aims to establish a maternity ward, station ambulances at Mbare and Tariro Hospital, and renovate the National City Sports Centre. Mafume also addressed concerns over wetlands preservation, affordable rentals, and corruption in billboard advertising.
He emphasized efforts to increase revenue collection, citing low earnings from billboards, and vowed to tackle corruption. Mafume also updated on progress with joint ventures, traffic lights, and road maintenance, assuring a better future for Harare residents.
