The City of Masvingo is pleased to provide an update on ongoing construction projects aimed at enhancing service delivery and infrastructure development:

1. Runyararo Clinic Maternity Ward Construction

– Status: 95% physical completion

– Current work: Roofing underway

– Expected handover: Within the next month

2. Truck Stop Offices and Ablution Block

– Status: 70% complete

– Foundations and walling done; roofing stage

– Purpose: To improve amenities for long-distance truck drivers and promote road safety

3. Community Swimming Pool

– Status: 60% complete

– Pool shell complete

– Benefit: Promoting recreation and youth engagement

4. Drain Lining and re-gravelling in Residential Areas

– Status: Ongoing in phases

– Areas covered: Ward 5 and Ward 7 completed

– Objective: To improve stormwater management and reduce flooding risks

Council appreciates the community’s support and patience during the implementation of these projects and remains committed to transparency and quality service delivery.

The City of Masvingo is proudly participating in the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2025 edition, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, tourism attractions, and investment opportunities.

This premier tourism event provides a platform for Council to promote key tourism assets such as Great Zimbabwe heritage site, Shagashe Game Park , Gymkhana Recreational and Game Park, recreational facilities and Lake Kyle.

Investment opportunities up for grabs in the city include; 26.7 Ha available for new CBD expansion, industrial land, warehouses and logistics hub and priority projects like water augmentation phase 2 and 3MW solar plant.

Through this exhibition, Council aims to attract both local and international investors, highlight ongoing development projects, and position the city as a vibrant, sustainable, and tourist-friendly destination.

Stakeholders and visitors are invited to visit the City of Masvingo exhibition stand in Masvingo province pavilion and engage with officials on available opportunities, partnerships, and future tourism initiatives.

City of Masvingo has commenced the construction of a modern truck stop facility aimed at improving the transit experience for freight operators and enhancing road safety.

The truck stop, strategically located along a major Beitbridge – Harare highway near Exor, will provide:

– Secure parking for heavy vehicles,

– Ablution facilities,

– Rest areas for drivers,

– Offices for logistics coordination,

– Basic maintenance services.

This development is part of the Council’s broader infrastructure improvement plan and is expected to ease congestion, reduce roadside parking, and support economic activity linked to transportation and logistics. The project also creates local employment and contributes to improved service delivery.

The City of Masvingo has introduced youth-friendly clinics as part of its efforts to provide essential services and support to the community.

City’s Health Services Department today had an engagement with adolescents at Mucheke Hall, aiming at identifying their needs and priorities and to educate them on drug and substance abuse as well as sexual reproductive health.

Youth friendly clinics are expected to equip the youth with knowledge on access to healthcare, education, and social services.

This initiative reflects the council’s broader mission to promote education, healthcare, and social welfare programs in the city.

The City of Masvingo is pleased to report steady progress on the construction of the new maternity ward at Runyararo Clinic, aimed at improving maternal and child health services. The project, which began two months back, has now reached 75% physical completion.

Progress Highlights:

– Foundation and structural works are almost complete.

Upon completion, the facility will include:

– Fully equipped delivery rooms

– Postnatal and antenatal wards

– Sanitation facilities

This project demonstrates Council’s commitment to accessible and quality healthcare. The maternity ward is expected to be completed and operational by year end.

Further updates will be shared as the project progresses.

The City of Masvingo is proudly participating in the Diaspora Trade and Investment Indaba at Haytt Regency Hotel in Harare, showcasing a range of strategic investment opportunities available within the city.

Led by the City’s Economic Development Office, the delegation engaged with diasporans eager to contribute to national development and explored avenues for investment in real estate, tourism, infrastructure, and smart city innovations.

During the indaba, Masvingo positioned itself as a growing urban economy with investor-friendly policies, readily available commercial and industrial land, and a clear development vision underpinned by its Master Plan and local economic development strategy.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the City’s Economic Development Officer, Mr Godfrey Mutsiveri, emphasized the critical role of diasporans in building sustainable urban economies; ‘Masvingo is open for business. We are inviting our brothers and sisters abroad to be part of the city’s transformation story at the new central business district through investment partnerships that create jobs and uplift livelihoods,’ he said.

The City of Masvingo used the platform to strengthen networks, share investment literature, and engage in one-on-one discussions with potential investors. The indaba reaffirmed Council’s commitment to inclusive development and to unlocking diaspora potential in driving local economic growth.

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe, Director Health Services, Ms Suzanne Hazel Madamombe and Ministry of Local Government and Public Works official, Mr David Maurikira recently undertook an official visit to Middlesbrough, Council’s twinning city in the United Kingdom.

The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including urban governance, environmental management, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development.

City of Masvingo delegation made a courtesy visit to the Ambassador in Uk, Colonel( Retired) Christian Katsande. They also had a pleasure to meet Councillor John Kabuye (labor) Newport ward and Councillor Janet Thompson ( labor) Ayresome ward council representatives for the Middlesbrough City Council accompanied by Middlesbrough City Alliance coordinators

During the visit, the Mayor met with Middlesbrough civic leaders, toured key municipal facilities, and engaged with Zimbabwean diaspora communities. The exchange provided a platform for sharing best practices and exploring new opportunities in education, culture, and local economic development.

The Mayor expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended and emphasized the value of international partnerships in enhancing local service delivery and promoting sustainable development.

The two cities reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration under the twinning agreement.