Government is on a massive drive to drill boreholes in all
urban centres and they have started with Glen View in Harare to alleviate water
shortages.
The programme, which is being spearheaded by the District
Development Fund (DDF) department of water, began a week ago and is expected to
reach a target of 15 boreholes by next week.
The development followed the statement by Zanu-PF National
Political Commissar, Cde Victor Matemadanda, who visited Glen View South constituency
last month and told residents that President Mnangagwa had acquired drilling
machines from Belarus.
Addressing hundreds of ZANU-PF supporters in Glen View
South yesterday ahead of the by-election scheduled for September 7, Secretary
for Finance Cde Patrick Chinamasa said addressing the issue of water shortages
was critical.
“ZANU-PF is the only party which has got people at heart.
President Mnangagwa is making frantic efforts to ensure that the people of
Zimbabwe live a better life. As the Government, we are aware of the challenges
that people are going through especially on water and sanitation, among other
things. So these boreholes will go a long way in solving water problems in this
area and automatically deal with cholera outbreaks,” said Cde Chinamasa.
Cde Chinamasa called on the people of Glen View to vote for
ZANU-PF because of its sound policies.
He castigated MDC-Alliance for disturbing the peace being
enjoyed in the country by calling for violent and illegal demonstrations.
“Let us all come out in numbers on 7 September and vote for
ZANU-PF, which has the capacity to deal with challenges in the country.
“What MDC is capable of is calling for demonstrations. They
don’t even think of developing their respective constituencies. But Zanu-PF,
which is led by our visionary leader Cde Mnangagwa, is always making strides to
stimulate robust development in the country on a non-partisan basis,” said Cde
Chinamasa.
“Right now, MDC is insisting on conducting demonstrations
countrywide with no apparent reason, never take heed to them. They disturb
people’s daily programmes. Have you ever asked yourself why they are calling
for demonstrations while President Mnangagwa is pushing for developmental
programmes? It’s a testimony that ZANU-PF is the only party that is pushing for
development,” he said.
“We will also engage the Ministry of Local Government to
stop developments on open spaces which are being spearheaded by MDC
councillors. This is increasing the chances of water-borne diseases and should
stop,” he said.
The election will see ZANU-PF candidate Cde Offard Muchuwe
battling against eight other candidates among them Vincent Tsvangirai of the
MDC-Alliance. Herald
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