Town clerk ill, fails to report for duty

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BULAWAYO City Council Town Clerk Middleton Nyoni failed to report for duty at the end of his leave in August, as he was reportedly outside the country seeking medical attention.

BULAWAYO City Council Town Clerk Middleton Nyoni failed to report for duty at the end of his leave in August, as he was reportedly outside the country seeking medical attention.

Staff Reporter

Nyoni has been away from work since the beginning of August.

In a confidential report, the municipality said Nyoni had elected to take a two-phased leave for the period covering August 1 to 21 and November 10 to 28.

“Unfortunately, the town clerk was not in a position to resume duty on August 22 2014 as expected due to illness,” a confidential report reads.

“He was, therefore, on sick leave.”

However, the nature of his aliment and the country where he sought treatment were not disclosed.

Chamber secretary Sikhangele Zhou has been the acting town clerk for several weeks now.

According to a confidential report, the council has sought updates from Nyoni’s family.

“Efforts were being made through his family members to assist in getting information about his condition,” the report reads.