Cluster wants exemptions on councilor vehicles

The Social and Community Affairs and Local Authorities budget cluster is proposing that government should start allowing councillors to purchase a motor vehicle duty free once every 5 years.

Presenting the cluster’s report in parliament, Savel Kafwafwa Co-Chairperson of the cluster said the proposal is coming following an observation that councilors are facing challenges in discharging their duties.

Speaking to MIJ Online, Kafwafwa said the councillors are facing do face mobility challenges and giving them an opportunity to import a vehicle duty free will help solve the problem.