THIS past weekend (24 and 25 March 2012), Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) held two constituency peace rallies and two consultative meetings. The peace rallies, which were held in Luveve and Pelandaba constituencies were aimed at inculcating a culture of peaceful co-existence among residents with different political and social beliefs in order to prevent violence in Bulawayo in the wake of possible elections this year or early next year. The two peace rallies brought together representatives from major political parties including ZAPU, MDC T and MDC to discuss peace building issues with residents. ZANU PF had also been invited to the meetings, but did not attend.
The two consultative meetings, which were held in Mpopoma and Nketa were meant to discuss service delivery issues at ward level and give residents a platform to discuss issues affecting them with their councillors. The councilors for the wards were present and gave residents feedback on service delivery issues such as refuse collection, road maintenance, availability of stands and water provision.
Attendance for the meetings was as follows:
| Ward | Date | Activity | Venue | Attendance |
| Pelandaba (13) | 24/ 03/ 12 | Peace Rally | Iminyela Hall | 68 |
| Luveve (15) | 25/ 03/ 12 | Peace Rally | Beit Hall | 171 |
| Nketa (25) | 25/ 03/ 12 | Consultative Meeting | Mgiqika Pry School | 122 |
| Mpopoma (9) | 25/ 03/ 12 | Consultative Meeting | Mpopoma Hall | 74 |
Regards
Information Department
Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association
Bus. Tel: +263 9 61196
Cell: +263 772 516 729
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