Devolution funds bring new clinics and schools to Umzingwane
Umzingwane district in Matabeleland South province has spent the bulk of its devolution funds on constructing clinics and schools to reduce distances walked by patients and pupils as it works to bring services close to the people. Some of the money has been used to fund the rehabilitation of roads and bridges. Read more
Devolution spurs key infrastructure projects in Bulilima
Government has over the past years availed $84 million in devolution funds to Bulilima Rural District Council which has been used to develop key infrastructure such as schools and Plumtree’s water supply system among other projects. With social amenities and infrastructure development being some of the major pillars of National Development Strategy (NDS1), Bulilima RDC […]
Umguza RDC to demolish illegal structures
UMGUZA Rural District Council (RDC) has ordered 15 companies and individuals to immediately demolish structures at Rangemore which were allegedly not approved by council. Council chief executive officer Collins Moyo said the structures were constructed in contravention of the Regional Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 29:12] of 1996 and Umguza RDC land use by-laws […]
Government reviews perfomance-based contracts
GOVERNMENT will on 16 March review performance contracts for cabinet ministers among other senior civil servants and chief executive officers for parastatals and local authorities. The Second Republic introduced the Performance Based contracts in 2021 as part of efforts to ensure that citizens get the best from public bearers. Readmore
Madora now for local amacimbi harvesters only: Council
MANGWE Rural District Council in Matebeleland South Province has issued drastic measures to mopane worms(amacimbi/ madora) harvesters which will see outsiders no longer allowed to harvest the popular delicacy in areas under its jurisdiction. Individuals who intend to harvest amacimbi should have a valid permit from the council while traditional leaders and council employees would […]
Rural District Councils hold 4th AGM
The country’s 60 rural district councils under their umbrella body the Association of Rural District Councils in Zimbabwe (ARDCZ) last week held their fourth Annual General Meeting where they among other things discussed budgets and issues affecting members. The meeting was held at Flamboyant Hotel in Masvingo. Readmore
