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Zimbabwe bans luxury spending by indebted councils

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The Zimbabwean government is banning local authorities from foreign trips, retreats outside their areas and luxury vehicle purchases. The restrictions are intended to make indebted councils prioritise salary payments, statutory obligations and essential services, Daily News reports.

The Zimbabwean government has banned foreign trips, retreats held outside towns and the purchase of luxury vehicles by local authorities with salary arrears and statutory debts. The measure aims to impose financial discipline on municipal councils and other indebted local authorities, according to Zimbabwean newspaper Daily News.

The local authorities concerned must prioritise paying employees and providing essential services over non-essential spending, Daily News reports.

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