The City of Masvingo, through the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund, successfully hosted a swimming gala at Junior High School, bringing together young swimmers from primary and high schools for a day of exciting competition, teamwork and sporting excellence.

The event was graced by the Deputy Mayor Alderman Daniel Mberikunashe, whose presence highlighted the City’s commitment to promoting youth development and sporting excellence.

The gala saw participants competing in freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke across various age categories.

Congratulations to our top-performing schools:

Kwekwe Primary School emerged as the leading primary school with an impressive 24 medals, comprising 11 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze medals.

Junior High School topped the high school category with 30 medals, comprising 19 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze medals.

The day concluded with an exciting fun relay race, where schools fielded teams of two boys and two girls, showcasing unity, teamwork and the spirit of healthy competition.

The City of Masvingo extends its sincere appreciation to our sponsors for making this event a success: Express Energy, Honey Comb (Mr Mazambani), HR Stationery, Chicken Inn, Junior Group of Schools, Kingdom Blue Funerals and Ecosure.

The Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund is City of Masvingo’s charity fundraising initiative, which aims to be cheered to the less fortunate during the festive season.

#OurCity #OurHeritage #OurGuide

City of Masvingo’s commitment to service delivery excellence and transformative leadership received prestigious recognition at the 2026 Zimbabwe Chamber of Commerce Provincial Awards, held last night at Urban Lifestyle in Masvingo.

In a remarkable celebration of leadership and institutional excellence, His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe, received the Public Service Excellence Award in recognition of his dedication to serving the people of Masvingo.

Town Clerk, Eng. Edward Mukaratirwa, was honoured with the 2026 Business Leader of the Year Award, while the City of Masvingo emerged as the first runner-up in the Local Authorities category.

These accolades are a testament to the City’s visionary and servant leadership, collective dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to improving service delivery and the quality of life of Masvingo residents.

The achievements also reflect the collective efforts of Council leadership, management and staff in advancing the City’s vision of becoming an industrialised, world-class metropolitan city by 2030.

Congratulations to Mayor Tabe, Eng. Mukaratirwa and the entire City of Masvingo Council, management and staff on these outstanding achievements!

Makorokoto! Amhlophe! Congratulations!

As part of #Pinkoctober, the City of Masvingo joined residents at Mucheke Stadium for a Breast Cancer Awareness Programme aimed at raising awareness, promoting early detection and encouraging women to prioritise their health and well-being.

The event was graced by Guest of Honour, Councillor Sharon Murombedze, who emphasised the importance of regular breast cancer screening, recognising warning signs early and dispelling common myths and misconceptions surrounding the disease.

The gathering also provided a platform for unity, solidarity and community resilience, as participants shared their traumatic experiences and reflections following the recent hailstorm disaster. Their heartfelt testimonies underscored the importance of supporting one another, promoting emotional healing and building stronger, more resilient communities.

Free on-site counselling, breast cancer screening and general health checks were also provided through the City of Masvingo’s Health Services Department and several partner organisations.

The City of Masvingo continues to encourage women, families and the wider community to champion women’s health, break the stigma surrounding breast cancer and make early detection a priority.

Let us build a community where every woman feels valued, supported and empowered to prioritise her health.

Early detection saves lives. Knowledge empowers. Together, we are stronger.

Renovations are underway at Tanaiwa Hostels in Mucheke, where 10 hostels are being extended and converted into apartments with indoor toilets.

The City of Masvingo, in partnership with Dialogue on Shelter, is providing materials for the renovations. The initiative forms part of a broader programme targeting 56 hostels, aimed at improving living conditions for vulnerable members of the community.

Previously, residents relied on communal toilets. Upon completion, each renovated hostel will have its own indoor toilet and additional living space, enhancing privacy, dignity and comfort.

The initiative underscores City of Masvingo’s commitment to promoting decent, safe and dignified housing for all residents as it works towards building a better, more inclusive city in line with Vision 2030.