By Correspondent
Government has reiterated its plans to put Mayors and Council Chairpersons through more Chitepo School of Ideology programs going forward.
This was revealed by the Minister of Local Government Daniel Garwe as he gave his speech during the first orientation course at Rainbow Towers.
“The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, through its mandate of monitoring, supervising, and capacitating local authorities in Zimbabwe conducts routine and custom-made training programmes for staff and policymakers in local authorities.”
“In this regard, the ministry will be rolling out a three-phased councillor induction program.
“(This is) where mayors, chairpersons and councillors will be equipped for their role as stewards of their respective councils.
“It is critical to note that during this process, the ministry notes the wide political dichotomy that exists among policymakers and staff.
“As well as the narrow appreciation of basic but fundamental aspects of the nation’s history, identity and policy.”
Garwe’s promise serves to reinforce arguments by critics that the ZANU PF government wants to indoctrinate the Councillors.
Meanwhile, a push to block the program by the Chitungwiza Residents Trust (Chitrest) appears to have failed.
Chitrest, through lawyer Harrison Nkomo, wrote a cease and desist letter to the Ministry this week.
It argued that the lectures are unconstitutional and sought to have them stopped.
