Latest efforts by Harare City Council to recruit a new town clerk have hit another snag following clashes between the Mayor, Clr Bernard Manyenyeni, and the Local Government Board (LGB) over the board's intention to interview candidates who were not shortlisted for the post. Harare had trimmed down successful applicants to nine, of whom three were shortlisted for the position of Harare City Council town clerk.
MDC-T legislator Dr Tapuwa Mashakada, who is also economic advisor to MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai, scored 1 534 points in interviews. Also shortlisted for the job is council's human capital director Dr Cainos Chingombe and current Gweru Town Clerk Mrs Elizabeth Gwatipedza, who scored 1 394 points and 1 228 points, respectively.
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