*HCC Freezes Exorbitant Executive Salaries Amid Corruption Allegations* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajK5EjDeOMygRZPPb0v Mayor of Harare Jacob Mafume says City Council has frozen the payment of hefty salaries to its top executives, pending negotiations with employees, amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement within the local authority. The decision comes after it emerged that the highest-paid executive’s salary, including perks, could reach a staggering US$30,000 per month, sparking outrage among residents and civic leaders. Speaking to journalists after a full council meeting yesterday, Mafume said city council is taking a new twist to restore transparency within the administration. “We have paused all scandalous salaries until negotiations with the employees,” said Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume. “Such type of salaries are unprecedented and unparalleled within the country and any sector.” The city council has also vowed to prioritize the refurbishment of district offices, implement an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and repair critical infrastructure like the Amalinda pipeline. The move is seen as a bid to restore transparency and accountability within the city’s administration, which has been marred by corruption allegations. A Commission of Inquiry into Harare City’s affairs has uncovered excessive spending on foreign trips, high-end vehicles, and sports facilities. The city’s financial woes have resulted in poor service delivery, with residents complaining about uncollected refuse, potholed roads, and erratic water supplies. *Afro Gazette*