Government bans lavish spending by councils
Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR GOVERNMENT has banned foreign trips, out-of-town retreats and luxury vehicle purchases for local authorities owing workers salary arrears and statutory debts. The measures are aimed at enforcing financial discipline among councils grappling with salary arrears and outstanding statutory payments, with authorities directed to prioritise employees’ welfare and essential service delivery over… To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the bu
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Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR GOVERNMENT has banned foreign trips, out-of-town retreats and luxury vehicle purchases for local authorities owing workers salary arrears and statutory debts. The measures are aimed at enforcing financial discipline among councils grappling with salary arrears and outstanding statutory payments, with authorities directed to prioritise employees’ welfare and essential service delivery over…
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- 76 words · 1 min read
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- October 25, 2026
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