City of Harare to Despose old and outdated equipment

Councillor Costa Mande, Chairperson of the Finance and Development Committee, revealed that council is undergoing an exercise to dispose of outdated equipment.

This move aims to clear out obsolete machinery and vehicles that are no longer operational, some of which date back 1990

Speaking to the media after touring to see the condition of the vehicles and the environment around Harare Mande said old equipment its no longer of use in the council.

“As you can see behind me ,we have a lens compactor that was once in use but is now obsolete.unfortunately it’s no longer of use to us and we plan to dispose of it along with other oudated equipment,”he said.

“We’ve identified several vehicles, some dating back to 1990, that are still in our possession but are no longer operational. Our goal is to dispose of these vehicles and equipment in the coming months,he further said.

Mande further told the media that after disposing of the old machines, the council plans to acquire new and modern equipment to enhance service delivery and improve efficiency.

In addition to what we’ve seen today, we also have other equipment stored at our central stores, waste management facilities, and other departments, including office cars previously used by the Chamber Secretary and Finance Department. These will also be up for disposal in the near future,” He said.

Meanwhile, Harare residents have expressed doubt about the city council’s service delivery record. Many are questioning the effectiveness of the council’s operations and wondering if the planned disposal of outdated equipment will truly translate into improved services for the community.

“Why wait until they are dilapidated & cannibalized. They fetch better value when sold in good time,” said Kumbirai Dembetembe

“Thats totally madness chii chinotengeswa ipapa scrap yoga yoga.(Thats totally madness what is sold in scrap every year), he said.

“After you guys has stolen striped these equipments parts,”She said.

Harare City Council has indeed been grappling with challenges related to accountability, transparency, and corruption among officials, ultimately affecting service delivery to residents. The council has acknowledged its failures, including inadequate waste management, water supply issues, and poor road maintenance.