A spokesperson, Bernadette Tamba, said the decision for an ultimatum, although painful, was necessary. She said at a meeting last week that residents had failed to take advantage of Chiredzi’s pro-poor policies, which among others, encouraged people to propose a pay plan, should they encounter difficulties.
Both chairmen of the Chiredzi Residents Association, Hatinahama Munyaradzi and Josphat Tizirai who leads a splinter group, urged residents to settle their debts.
Chamber Secretary, Charles Muchatukwa, said timely payment of bills will improve service delivery.