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Coltart meets US ambassador to discuss investment, governance
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BULAWAYO - Mayor David Coltart on Tuesday met United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont to discuss investment opportunities and ongoing governance reforms in the city.
Coltart said the City of Bulawayo had recently adopted a Code of Ethics Policy as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in local governance.
He also revealed that council is engaging potential investors in the United States with the aim of establishing call centres in Bulawayo — a move expected to boost employment.
Ambassador Tremont noted that around 1,700 people are already employed through American call‑centre operations in Harare, highlighting the sector’s potential for job creation.
Coltart said Bulawayo offers a competitive advantage for such investments, citing lower rental costs compared to other urban centres.
The US envoy said American companies had expressed interest in expanding investments into Bulawayo and Zimbabwe more broadly, adding that she is scheduled to meet local companies during her visit.
The discussions also covered plans to upgrade informal‑sector infrastructure and address water‑supply challenges in the city.
Coltart reiterated that Bulawayo remains committed to improving service delivery despite financial and resource constraints.
Coltart said the City of Bulawayo had recently adopted a Code of Ethics Policy as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in local governance.
He also revealed that council is engaging potential investors in the United States with the aim of establishing call centres in Bulawayo — a move expected to boost employment.
Ambassador Tremont noted that around 1,700 people are already employed through American call‑centre operations in Harare, highlighting the sector’s potential for job creation.
The US envoy said American companies had expressed interest in expanding investments into Bulawayo and Zimbabwe more broadly, adding that she is scheduled to meet local companies during her visit.
The discussions also covered plans to upgrade informal‑sector infrastructure and address water‑supply challenges in the city.
Coltart reiterated that Bulawayo remains committed to improving service delivery despite financial and resource constraints.
Source - Byo24news
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