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, 60% to 75% 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 collaboration between villagers from Ward 30 Zibagwe Rural District Council under Chief Ntabeni and the local authority with its devolution funds has resulted in
Over 200 local and international investors will converge for the Mazowe District Business and Investment Conference tomorrow, which seeks to showcase investment opportunities in Mashonaland
Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC) procured a US$178,250 grader, which was delivered to the local authority last Friday. Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC) Chief Executive
Gutu Rural District Council (RDC) commissioned the recently completed Muchekayaora Clinic and two staff houses easing travelling distance people were travelling to access health services.
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