Rural District Councils have a need for consultation, research and guidance, whether in preparing their long term plans and carrying out their daily duties. The Association of Rural District Councils (ARDCZ) plays a crucial role in providing such information and advice.
The ARDCZ is a body corporate recognised by the Rural District Councils Act 29:13 which forms the legal basis of rural self-governance in the country. It was established in July 1993 following the abolition of the dual and racially based system of Rural Councils and District Councils that had formed Zimbabwe’s rural local government system since before independence.
Zimbabwe has a population of around 16 million people. Of this population, approximately 65% to 70% live in rural areas. The 60 Rural District Councils (RDCs) are responsible for the welfare and the general socio-economic development of these people.
Every single day these same councils make decisions that impact significantly on the lives of their respective citizens. Councillors and Council Officials spend much time and effort on consulting and working together with ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and a great number of local organisations in order to serve their mandate.
Local Authorities in Manicaland received an allocation of nearly ZiG1.8 billion under devolution funding in the 2025 national budget to drive significant infrastructural development and
The Mhondoro Ngezi Rural District Council recently commissioned the Circle G water supply project which draws water from Munyati to a higher point. Read More
The Second Republic continues demonstrating its commitment to strengthening local authorities, with Tongogara Rural District Council receiving a fire tender under the Belarus facility. Read
Matoranjera High School has been upgraded to be first boarding institution for Makonde Rural District Council, aiming to enhance learning outcomes in the community. Read
In the arid district of Mwenezi, smallholder farmers in the Climate Resilient Livelihoods (CRL) project are turning drought into opportunity through innovative water management and
One hundred and twenty-two small-scale farmers in the Marula area under Mangwe District in Matabeleland South have ventured into naturally cured virginia tobacco, boosting the
