The convention brought together 650 residents in the association’s leadership from the 29 wards of Bulawayo. The thrust of the convention was to evaluate the activities of the association in the last 2 years and elect substantive leadership since the last executive council was interim. The convention was officially opened by the Minister of State in Prime Minister, Honorable Godern Moyo and was attended by 17 councilors, 9 Members of Parliament and 3 Senators from the city of Bulawayo. Amongst the issues discussed in the convention include high tariffs from ZESA, Telone and Bulawayo City Council. The association also looked into the issues of HIV/AIDS and the role of the community in combating the scourge and the role of the association in fighting environmental degradation. Emphasis was also put in strategies that ensure the participation of previously disadvantaged groups like women, youths and the disabled. Elections for the new executive council were conducted by Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (ZESN). Most of the office bearers in the previous executive council were retained and mandated to continue leading the association.
For more on the convention and results visit our website:www.bprazim.org