The Nampula Municipal Council announced on Saturday (10) that it will begin purchasing solid waste produced in the city’s neighbourhoods, a measure aimed at addressing the chronic problem of rubbish collection while simultaneously generating income for residents, according to the newspaper O País.
The initiative was announced by the Mayor of Nampula, Luís Giquira, during the ceremony marking the promotion of more than 20 Municipal Police officers. The mayor explained that the project represents an innovative approach to ensuring greater urban cleanliness, while at the same time returning part of the revenue generated by the municipality to citizens.
“The city of Nampula needs to recover the image it once had as a reference in terms of organisation and sanitation,” said Luís Giquira, stressing that the new strategy places residents as active participants in solid waste management.
The municipal leader also noted that the economic valorisation of collected waste represents an opportunity for community engagement, allowing neighbourhood residents to exchange waste for financial compensation, with a price list to be announced in due course. The measure forms part of a broader package of urban reforms.
At the same event, Giquira called for firmer action by Municipal Police officers, particularly in combating informal trading and the improper use of public roads. He argued that a stronger police presence on the streets could help increase municipal revenues, in addition to promoting greater order and smoother traffic flow.
The ceremony, held in the city of Nampula, marked the first promotion of Municipal Police officers since Luís Giquira assumed the presidency of the municipality.
