The City of Masvingo’s Runyararo Clinic last week launched a free Tuberculosis (TB) screening campaign as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and strengthen early disease detection within communities.

The campaign was aimed at encouraging residents to get screened early and access treatment in time, while also raising awareness about tuberculosis, a disease that remains preventable, detectable and curable when identified early.

Health officials urged members of the public, particularly those experiencing symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss, to make use of the free screening services being offered.

Speaking on the importance of the programme, Ms Nyevero Nzvura highlighted that early screening not only improves chances of successful treatment but also helps reduce the spread of TB within households and communities.

The screening exercise will be rolled out at selected locations across Masvingo to ensure services are accessible to as many residents as possible. In addition to screening, healthcare professionals will provide education on TB prevention and management, including the importance of completing treatment, practicing good hygiene, maintaining proper ventilation, covering coughs, and wearing masks where necessary.

“Together, Yes We Can End TB” remains the campaign’s call to action as the city continues to promote healthier and safer communities for all.

The City of Masvingo today successfully hosted the Intermunicipal Schools Ball Games, bringing together young sporting talent from across Zimbabwe in a vibrant showcase of teamwork, discipline and sporting excellence.

Participating local authorities included City of Masvingo, City of Kwekwe, City of Harare, City of Mutare and Ruwa Local Board, with learners competing across various ball sport disciplines in a spirit of unity and healthy competition.

Following an exciting day of competition, the overall winners were announced as:

1st Place – City of Mutare

2nd Place – City of Masvingo

3rd Place – City of Harare

Congratulations to all participating teams for their dedication, sportsmanship and outstanding performances. The tournament continues to demonstrate the important role of sport in nurturing talent, building friendships and strengthening intermunicipal relations.

The City of Masvingo has commenced the servicing of residential stands at the Rujeko D Housing Scheme, marking a significant step towards addressing the city’s housing demand and expanding access to serviced residential land.

The project includes the installation of essential infrastructure such as water and sewer reticulation systems, road construction, and storm-water drainage facilities to ensure the stands are ready for construction and occupation.

Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet responsible for the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Portfolio in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mr. Zvinechimwe Ruvinga Churu, together with Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary, Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa, today toured the Multipurpose Courts as part of preparations for the upcoming National Disability Expo.

The visit provided an opportunity for the senior government officials to assess the state of readiness of the venue and review ongoing preparations ahead of the national event, which is scheduled to take place from 24 to 26 June 2026.

The expo is expected to bring together stakeholders from across the country to promote disability inclusion, empowerment, and access to opportunities for persons with disabilities.

During the tour, officials received updates on the infrastructure, accessibility features, and logistical arrangements being put in place to ensure the successful hosting of the expo. The assessment focused on creating an inclusive environment that accommodates the needs of all participants and visitors.

The City of Masvingo today hosted an Induction Workshop for the Inter Cities Social Sports Festival aimed at equipping members of the local authorities task force with the knowledge and technical guidance required for the successful organisation and management of the Inter-Municipal Games.

The workshop brought together representatives from participating local authorities, sports coordinators, organising committees, and other key stakeholders involved in the implementation of the festival.

Induction provided an important platform for collaboration, orientation, and strengthening coordination ahead of the highly anticipated sporting event.

Addressing participants during the workshop, facilitators highlighted the importance of the Inter-Municipal Games in promoting employee wellness, teamwork, networking, and unity among local authorities. Participants were encouraged to work together in the spirit of cooperation and professionalism to ensure the smooth running of the games.

The workshop focused on familiarising participants with the technical guidelines governing the games, reviewing operational procedures, and discussing the standards expected of all participating councils. Special attention was also given to orienting newly participating local authorities joining the festival for the first time.

The induction workshop was guided by the following objectives:

* To give all council members a clear understanding of the technical guidelines that govern the Inter-Municipal Games.

* To orient new local authorities joining the festival for the first time.

* To ensure that all participating local authorities meet the required standards when organising and taking part in the games.

* To review the existing 2026 technical guidelines and update any information that is no longer relevant.

* To promote unity and cooperation among all participating councils in the implementation of the games.

*To prepare the festival council with the knowledge needed to successfully organise and manage the games.

Participants expressed appreciation to the City of Masvingo for organising the induction workshop, describing it as informative and essential in preparing councils for the upcoming Inter Cities Social Sports Festival.