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flag Zimbabwe’s local councils underperformed in 2025 due to weak revenue collection and aging infrastructure.

flag Zimbabwe’s local authorities were the weakest performers in the 2025 government performance review, with most urban and rural councils failing to meet targets due to poor revenue collection, 45% non-revenue water, aging infrastructure, and widespread non-payment of rates. flag Only 22% of mayors and council chairpersons met goals, while 68% fell short within acceptable variance. flag Rural councils mirrored these results, with slight improvements in average ratings from 2024. flag The performance contract system, launched in 2021, aims to boost accountability and service delivery under President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, but persistent structural challenges remain.

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