About ARDCZ
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.
Rural District Councils
Zimbabwe has a population of around 13 million people. Of this population, 75% to 80% 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.
Latest News & Updates
Push Devolution agenda: President
Opening the Second Local Authorities Councillors Indaba, the President stressed the critical role rural and urban local councils had to play in empowering communities at
Women demand quota system in councils
WOMEN have demanded the quota system to be implemented at council level to help increase their participation in local governance. Makoni Rural District Council ward
Rural District Councils win Buy Zimbabwe awards
Many Rural District Councils (RDCs) are proud winners of the Buy Zimbabwe Awards. They received their awards sponsored by Zimbabwe Consolidated Mining Company and Zinara
Mhondoro-Ngezi’s Binya Road opened to traffic
Mhondoro-Ngezi Rural District Council has opened the 4,6- kilometre Binya Road to traffic after successful rehabilitation and upgrading of the road. Construction of the road
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