Rushwaya was reportedly allocated a business stand at Mhandamabwe business centre along the Masvingo-Bulawayo highway in unclear circumstances. The council had agreed with the residents that no-one from outside the district should be given either a business or residential stand in Chivi ahead of locals.
However, the council gave Rushwaya the stand when dozens of local business people wanted the same land. Chief Madamombe has since led the chorus to have the deal reversed.
In a petition handed to governor Maluleke this week, the Chivi residents are questioning why the agreed principle was flouted.
“We ask you to intervene in this issue because as residents we feel short-changed,” reads part of the petition. Maluleke this week confirmed receiving complaints from the Chivi community but refused to give details.
“The letter was handed to my office by people from Chivi but I am yet to read its contents,” said Maluleke. Rushwaya intends to develop a filling station, food court and supermarket on the stand.
Chivi District Administrator, Bernard Hadzirambwi, has defended the move, arguing that they gave Rushwaya the stand because she was developing a big project. He said giving Rushwaya the stand was in line with the council’s policy to lure both local and foreign investors to the district.
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The decision does not add up! There is need to follow agreed protocols at all times particularly when a community resource is involved. Its called transaparency and accountability. The traditional authorities needed to be consulted before this deal was finalised. It sounds like there is a lot behind this deal. Musauraya nyika hama dzangu. Its our heritage.