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Sallomy Matare Municipal Reporter
Mhondoro-Ngezi Rural District Council has generated $15 million revenue against an expenditure of $12 million, the chairman Alderman Ephraim Chengeta’s report has revealed. According to the third quarter report, the overall budget performance was at 78 percent.

“We managed to collect $15 180 770 in the revenue and expanded a total $12 908 688 composed of overheads $1 530 295, capital expenditure $5 453 383 and recurrent expenditure $5 925 010.
“The budget performance is at 78 percent,” Alderman Chengeta said in the report.

Mhondoro-Ngezi chief executive Mr Itai Mawonde said they have been facing challenges regarding the procurement of goods.
Procurement of goods and services has been a thorn in the flesh as suppliers are demanding payment upfront and variations have been the order of the day.

“Suppliers have not been forthcoming with items, so far we have not received vehicles and equipment worth $1 814 040,” he said.

Mr Mawonde said despite the harsh economic situation prevailing in the country, the council has managed to thrive in improving service delivery by procuring goods worth more than $1,5 million.

“We have procured building materials worth $277 271, furniture worth $59 580 for new offices, 19 motorbikes worth $152 400 for staff and councillors.

“Five cubic meters tipper truck was purchased at the value of $390 000 for ferrying ore at the gold mill.
“We also bought two tractors worth $744 431 and farming implements worth $273 850.
“Paints for Manyewe Clinic and Turf 2 Primary were purchased at the cost of $29 891,” Mr Mawonde said.

He said the council managed to pay for an excavator and one double cab vehicle awaiting delivery.
Mr Mawonde said the council also made some developments in the quarter under review, including among others, renovations and development of Turf 2 Primary School, Gweshe Clinic, Chigondo Clinic, Msasa Clinic, Kadhani public toilet and Etina Secondary School.

He also said the 2020 budget was already under review as it has been eroded by the current economic crunch that the country is facing.

“The macroeconomic situation has not improved and has been exacerbated by the interbank exchange rate which changes every time, making planning very difficult.

“Our 2020 budget has already been eroded and it now needs to be revisited in most areas,” he said.
Mr Mawonde said they will review the budget in January according to the prevailing situation.

“The good thing is that council resolved to increase or decrease charges depending on what will be prevailing come 1 January 2020.”