{"id":34115,"date":"2021-02-03T14:43:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T12:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/?p=34115"},"modified":"2021-02-03T14:12:18","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T12:12:18","slug":"chamisa-maintains-harare-council-control-as-loyalist-appointed-city-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/chamisa-maintains-harare-council-control-as-loyalist-appointed-city-mayor","title":{"rendered":"Chamisa Maintains Harare Council Control As Loyalist Appointed City Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span><b>By Robert Tapfumaneyi<\/b> &#8211; THE Nelson Chamisa led MDC Alliance has retained control of the Harare City Council after Ward 9 councillor and party loyalist Stewart Mutizwa was Tuesday appointed acting mayor by acting Local Government Minister Jenfan Muswere.<\/p>\n<p>This follows the recent suspension of incumbent city premier, Jacob Mafume who faces corruption charges.<\/p>\n<p>Mutizwa beat Zivai Mhetu of the rival MDC-T in a recent chamber election which was later overruled by Muswere.<\/p>\n<p>The acting minister however went on to appoint Mutizwa as acting mayor on the strength of the city father\u2019s popularity with fellow councillors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has come to my attention that the meeting, which had been scheduled for the 14th January 2021, failed to convene as it lacked a quorum,\u201d wrote Muswere in his letter of appointment on Mutizwa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has also come to my attention that the initial meeting for a similar purpose, as directed by Honorable J. Moyo in his letter dated 24 December 2020, failed to acquire quorum on the scheduled day before 29th December.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, I am informed that you had been voted for the appointment as Acting Mayor by 11 out of 14 councillors who attended the scheduled meeting of the 29th December 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, in line with the Urban Councils Act, I hereby exercise the mandate of the minister to appoint an Acting Mayor by appointing you Stewart Mutizwa as Acting Mayor of Harare.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His appointment comes after Mafume and his deputy, Luckson Mukunguma were both suspended by Local Government Minister July Moyo.<\/p>\n<p>The two are facing corruption charges linked to the alleged allocation of residential stands to their relatives and friends. They are currently out on bail.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to his appointment, Mutizwa said he would issue an official statement Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am yet to take up the position. Yes, the appointment is made but a process of council is yet to be done to formally receive and endorse as council,\u201d he told NewZimbabwe.com Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOtherwise, I will be giving my statement Thursday after the process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mutizwa becomes the third mayor to run the affairs of the capital city since the 2018 elections after Hebert Gomba and Mafume.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. By Robert Tapfumaneyi &#8211; THE Nelson Chamisa led MDC Alliance has retained control of the Harare City Council after Ward 9 councillor and party loyalist Stewart Mutizwa was Tuesday appointed acting mayor by acting Local Government Minister Jenfan Muswere. 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