Differences in political ideologies and the perceived subjectivity to particular political party philosophies in Zimbabwe have led to a subjective and speculative perception over the objectivity of central government intervention in local government affairs on the one hand and the capability of local authorities to manage local affairs effectively with minimal central government supervision on the other hand. This have culminated into tensions between local government and central government with the latter considering central government intervention approaches, legally though, as too much to the detriment of good governance in local authorities. This paper therefore explores the legislative framework for local government in Zimbabwe, particularly central government coordination, supervision, control and direction of local government affairs and evaluates the implications of this intergovernmental relationship on the efficiency of local authorities.
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