By Correspondent
Harare City Council has proposed a US$548m budget for 2025 focusing mainly on waste management and addressing perennial water challenges.
Finance Chairperson Costa Mande presented the budget this week.
In his speech Mande said the two issues are fundamental human rights and essential.
“Thus, a significant portion of the budget is dedicated to upgrading and expanding the City’s water supply systems, ensuring access to potable water.
“In parallel, we are committed to enhancing our sanitation infrastructure to prevent disease and promote public health.
Mande said they will aim to collaborate with Central Government more.
“This integration aims to improve service delivery and align with the national vision of becoming an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
Key interventions already done under the the Call to Action include ERP System adoption to improve financial management and reduce revenue leakage.
The total budget to achieve 2025 targets is as follows:
