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CHRA conducts a clean-up campaign in Mabvuku
Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA)
May 18, 2010

The residents of Mabvuku-Tafara, in conjunction with CHRA and Lafarge Cement, conducted a clean-up campaign in Mabvuku on Friday, the 14th of May 2010. The clean-up campaign was aimed at removing the dumpsites that had sprouted at Kamunhu and Matongo Shopping centres. The dumpsite at Matongo had actually been detected to contain the typhoid bacteria.

The campaign started at 10 am with the CHRA CEO, Mr. F.B Mangodza, giving the welcoming remarks. Mr. Mangodza told residents who had come to participate in the clean-up campaign that CHRA is committed to serve the interests of residents and it was in that context that the Association had mobilised resources together with other stakeholders to conduct the campaign. Inspector Madzimure from the City of Harare thanked CHRA, Lafarge and the residents for their commitment to keep the suburb of Mabvuku-Tafara clean. He also said that the City of Harare would continue to work together with residents so as to improve service delivery. A representative from Lafarge encouraged residents to adopt good waste management practices and avoid throwing litter everywhere.

The clean-up campaign saw the two dumpsites at Kamunhu shopping centre being cleared. About 75% of the huge dumpsite at Matongo was cleared and the process took more than four hours. The dumpsite could not be completely cleared due to time constraints. CHRA intends to re-engage the dumpsite again so as to clear the place completely. The Association also intends to engage the City of Harare to allow residents to use the cleared space as a flea market so as to avoid the sprouting of another dumpsite. CHRA is also in discussion with partners and stakeholders to facilitate the purchase of rubbish bins that will then be placed at these shopping centres for use by residents.

CHRA remains committed to advocating for good, transparent and accountable local governance as well as lobbying for quality and affordable municipal services on a non partisan basis.

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