Innocent Sibonginkosi Ncube
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BULAWAYO \u2013 City councilors in Bulawayo have demanded stronger enforcement of the dog tie-up order, warning that stray dogs remain a serious public menace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The local authority, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Department of Veterinary Services, and the SPCA, launched an operation last month\u2014but some officials argue the measures are insufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under current Council bylaws, properties under 2,000 square metres may keep only two dogs, while larger properties are limited to four. All dogs must be vaccinated, licensed, and confined within secure fencing\u2014not allowed to roam freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calls for Tougher Enforcement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ward 25 Councilor Aleck Ndlovu expressed frustration over reckless dog owners, stating that more enforcement is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe dog tie-up order was issued, but some people are very reckless with their dogs,\u201d Ndlovu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStray dogs cause fear, especially among children. Only 21 notices have been issued\u2014this is not enough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ward 8 Councilor Edwin Ndlovu acknowledged the efforts of the authorities, praising the shooting of 40 stray dogs in the past month. However, Ward 28 Councilor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlov dismissed this as inadequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cForty dogs is too little compared to the level of menace,\u201d Ndlov said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe should engage community groups to help shoot dogs in high-density suburbs if the responsible department has failed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concerns Over Dangerous Dogs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Councilor Ndlov also raised concerns about pitbulls, following a recent incident where a child was killed by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no clear policy regulating dangerous dogs. What is the challenge?\u201d he questioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As debates continue, residents await stricter measures to curb the stray dog crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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