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 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.
CLOSE to 200 kilometres of roads in Mhondoro-Ngezi district have been repaired by council using Government’s allocation of devolution funds and the Emergency Road Rehabilitation
The Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing July Moyo has approved Gutu Rural District Council (RDC)’s $844 million budget for 2022, The
THE government’s devolution programme is playing a pivotal role in enhancing access to health care facilities in Chegutu Rural with three clinics being constructed in
PROVIDING quality health care services to communities as enshrined in the country’s Constitution remains for Chegutu Rural District Council, as it continues to construct clinics
Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC)’s $1,1 billion budget for 2022 has been approved by the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing July
PARLIAMENTARY Portfolio Committee on Local Government chairperson Miriam Chikukwa , yesterday urged Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to timeously release devolution funds to local authorities. Read