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“Corruption a major factor hindering progress on the provision safe clean water in Chitungwiza” NAYO Zimbabwe

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By Llyod Takawira
Corruption has been noted as the major drawback to the provision of water in the dormitory town of Chitungwiza . This was highlighted during the Youth against corruption workshop that was hosted by National Association of Youth Organizations (NAYO) Zimbabwe in Unit H in Chitungwiza.

Mr Chaparadza , the ZOPA representative lamented that councillors have misplaced priorities as they go for personal pleasures neglecting their mandate. ” Today’s councillors are only known for having more wives, buying expensive cars and building posh houses forgetting the residents who elected them “Youths drawn from various walks of life in attendance were a number of issues were discussed among them, protection of wetlands which look well in the availability of water .

School going children who attended the workshop, said at most they fail to attend school looking for water a situation which is worrisome . Participants at the same workshop also noted that water is a fundamental human right hence the council must make frantic efforts to provide water. Ward 15 councillor Mr Jabulani Mtunzi said that Chitungwiza population is growing hence there was a need for the municipality to have a dam of its own to address the water the situation.

The youths also discussed the unavailability of water and sanitary wear for women and girls. The youths also discussed how they can be taught to make reusable sanitary wear for girls and women . Guest of honour at the event was Chitungwiza Mayor Councillor Lovemore Maiko who thanked participants and said such engagements are critical.

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