Churches in Kwekwe are calling on the city council to revise their billing approach, asking to be charged at residential rates rather than under commercial tariffs.
Leaders argue that as non-profit organizations focused on community support and spiritual guidance; churches shouldn’t be treated as businesses.
The request has sparked a conversation about how public utilities categorize organizations that don’t generate profit, with churches asserting that the higher rates limit their ability to serve their congregations effectively. Church leaders say that, at a time when many are struggling financially, every dollar saved on utility bills can be redirected to help those in need.
