Bubi RDC seeks ward data for levies

Bubi Rural District Council is demanding ward databases ahead of the 2027 budget to calculate per-capita development levies, as required by Section 96 of the Rural District Councils Act, Southern Eye reported. The move aims to shift from household-based charges to per-capita rates for fairer revenue collection. However, the council's push for accurate data exposes the widespread reliance on outdated records in rural districts. Accurate data is essential for fair revenue collection and service delivery. Many local authorities still rely on paper records from decades ago, leading to inequitable levy distribution. The council hopes that per-capita levies will generate more revenue than current household-based rates. The core vulnerability: the council's push for accurate data exposes the widespread reliance on outdated records in rural districts, undermining revenue collection and service delivery across Zimbabwe's local authorities.