{"id":1100,"date":"2025-09-16T10:36:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewasupost.co.zw\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2025-09-16T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:36:35","slug":"mutare-city-council-seeks-usd-2-8-million-loan-for-infrastructure-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewasupost.co.zw\/index.php\/2025\/09\/16\/mutare-city-council-seeks-usd-2-8-million-loan-for-infrastructure-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Mutare City Council Seeks USD 2.8 Million Loan for Infrastructure Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Fanuel Chinowaita<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Town Clerk Blessing K. Chafesuka <\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MUTARE, 16 September 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The City of Mutare has applied for a USD2.8 million loan<\/strong> from the Ministry of Local Government, with plans to channel the funds towards critical infrastructure projects across water, sewer, roads, and community facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the 2025 Half-Year Performance Report<\/strong> presented by Town Clerk K.B. Chafesuka<\/strong> yesterday at Mutare Hall, the loan application, approved by council last year, is now awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If granted, the money will be allocated as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • USD1,064,416<\/strong> \u2013 Reduction of Non-Revenue Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD247,792<\/strong> \u2013 Sewer rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD277,326<\/strong> \u2013 Road rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD225,000<\/strong> \u2013 Road construction plant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD95,465<\/strong> \u2013 New market construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD150,000<\/strong> \u2013 Chikanga Sports Complex rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD140,000<\/strong> \u2013 Refuse compactor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD100,000<\/strong> \u2013 Road equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • USD500,000<\/strong> \u2013 Fuel service station construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Council argues the loan is necessary to address longstanding service delivery gaps, particularly in water and sanitation, road maintenance, and recreational facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThe loan will help us rehabilitate sewer lines, improve water efficiency, and support road works that have been chronically underfunded,\u201d Chafesuka said in the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The construction of a fuel service station is also expected to generate revenue and reduce operational costs for the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, the proposal comes at a time when Mutare is still servicing a USD2.25 million loan<\/strong> used for projects such as Sakubva Stadium turf, road rehabilitation, and procurement of fire equipment. As of June 2025, USD244,585.94 remained outstanding<\/strong> on that loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Critics have raised questions about whether the City can sustainably manage additional borrowing given its growing receivables, which reached ZWG587.8 million<\/strong> by June, largely due to non-payment by government departments and parastatals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Economist observers note that while the projects are critical, reliance on loans could further strain the City\u2019s finances if revenue collection does not improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The loan application now rests with the Ministry of Finance, whose approval will determine whether the projects move forward this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If approved, the injection of funds could accelerate service delivery improvements and help modernize Mutare\u2019s infrastructure. If denied or delayed, however, residents may have to endure further setbacks in water, road, and sewer services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Council insists the projects are \u201cnecessary investments\u201d that will pay off in the long term, but analysts warn that without stronger revenue collection and debt recovery, the City risks overextending itself financially.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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