*Breaking News* *Glen View South MP Hon. Grandmore Hakata Passes Away* 24January 2025 *By Charles Hami* Tributes are pouring in for Glen View South Member of Parliament, Hon. Grandmore Hakata, who passed away yesterday at the age of 56. According to his relative, Mr. Moses Hakata, the late MP had been admitted to Arundel Private Hospital on Sunday for treatment of a swollen left leg, high blood pressure, and diabetic complications. His leg was amputated on Tuesday, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his condition around 5 pm yesterday. > `Follow The BGG News on WhatsApp:` https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaZpsH71noz7ubzdaY2y As the nation mourns the loss of Hon. Hakata, his legacy as a champion of community development and participatory governance continues to inspire. Last month, Hon. Hakata and Shandira Glen View South's implementation of local development participatory initiative on complementing City of Harare's service provision and infrastructural development faced criticism from a City of Harare general hand employee and misguided elements. However, Hon. Hakata, his Personal Assistant, Vongai Nyahuwe and the entire Shandira Glen View South grouping persevered, demonstrating their commitment to community-led initiatives. In a poignant coincidence, The BGG News spoke to City of Harare's Town Clerk and Cllr Clemence Maimba yesterday, prior to Hon. Hakata's passing, to discuss the council's policy on collective involvement of residents in council services and infrastructural development. The Town Clerk, Eng. Mabhena Moyo emphasized the importance of community ownership, urging residents to take pride in their city's infrastructure. Cllr Maimba noted that local initiatives are welcome, particularly in light of the financial challenges faced by City of Harare and other local authorities. Hon. Hakata's passing has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many paying tribute to his tireless efforts to promote participatory governance and community development. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire and motivate others to follow in his footsteps.