New guidelines for Councillors’ induction

GWERU — Newly-elected councillors will undergo a 14-day induction, some few days after being
sworn in at their respective local authorities, the government has announced.
Local Government and Public Works ministry secretary Zvinechimwe Churu sent a circular recently
to town clerks, secretaries, and chief executive officers to prepare those concerned.
“Please be advised that the ministry is rolling out the first phase of the induction training as detailed
in my letter of August 11, starting on September 7.
“The induction is expected to be concluded within 14 days. In the meantime, you can proceed to
swear in the councillors of your respective local authorities in terms of sections 47 and 30 of the
Urban Councils Act and Rural District Councils Act, respectively.
“You are advised not to have your first meeting until the induction is completed, bearing in mind
that the main objective of the induction is to introduce all elected councillors to the local
government system before they conduct elections for mayors, chairpersons and chairpersons of
committees of council.” Vungu Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer, Alex Magura read the
circular during the swearing in ceremony.
Returning councillors Mbusi Tobias Ndlovu of Ward 1 and Angelina Muganyi of Ward 17 are tipped
to occupy the council chairperson and deputy chairpersons’ position.
Ward 14 council election was differed to a later date following the death of incumbent councillor
Muyambo Mutangai. The date for the by-election is yet to be announced.
The councillors who were sworn in are: Mbusi Tobias Ndlovu, Elias Mbiba, Edmore Gangarabwe,
Thomas Machaya, Nyika Parirenyatwa, Ngema Another Sibanda, Bhekimpilo Sibanda, Venencia
Magama, Salistone Paradza, Sonny Chitarata, Justine Mushonga, Yeukai Paradza, Nobert Makechi,
Sindani Mpofu, MacMillian Bhepe, Angelina Muganyi, Nyaradzo Dapu and Nkosana Sibanda.
Proportional representation councillors (women’s quota) are Petronella Mpala, Shupi Rosemary
Murwisi, Clara Ngwenya, Enesta Nhongo and Flatta Nyama.