By Munashe Chokodza
The City of Harare has once again missed an opportunity to improve its sporting facilities after the Housing Committee, chaired by Councillor Blessing Muroyiwa, rejected a proposal to partner with FC Porto Dragon Force Harare T/A Gea Sports for the refurbishment of Jakana Open Ground.
According to minutes from the committee’s meeting, the Director of Housing and Community Services had recommended granting authority for the partnership. However, the report was later withdrawn. The minutes read:
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The Committee had before it a report (dated 27th November 2024, circulated with the agenda) from the Director of Housing and Community Services, recommending approval of a partnership with FC Porto Dragon Force Harare T/A Gea Sports for the refurbishment of Jakana Open Ground.
At the request of the Director of Housing and Community Services, and with the concurrence of the Committee, the report was withdrawn.
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This decision further underscores the city’s ongoing struggles to develop and maintain sporting infrastructure, leaving athletes and communities without adequate facilities.

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The City of Harare said no to fixing a sports ground called Jakana Open Ground. They had a chance to work with FC Porto Dragon Force Harare to make it better, but they said no. Even though the Director of Housing wanted to say yes, the housing committee said no. This means that the city is still having problems making and keeping good places for sports, which is not good for athletes and communities. They missed a chance to make things better.

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