By Ben Manyenyeni|  Harare City Council Salary Cost Debate .

Let me start by quoting my former minister Saviour Kasukuwere blasting me:

“Who do you think you are? You think you are an executive mayor! Why are you wanting to cut people’s salaries? Ibvai apa endai munoita basa!”

I have been red-flagging this matter since 2014. There is no political will to fix this matter.

The two key issues here are equally compelling: the City cannot afford them and the figures are AT LEAST double the remuneration for similar jobs.

These salaries were granted by former minister Ignatius Chombo in March 2013 some 6 months before this current council was elected.