In a vibrant display of community and camaraderie, the City of Masvingo recently participated in a series of friendly sports matches involving Council staff and various teams at Neshuro growth point on Saturday the 3rd of May 2025.

The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote employee wellness, team-building for improved service delivery.

Matches were held in soccer, netball, chess, tug of war and volleyball, bringing together staff members and communities. The games were not just about competition, but about unity, fitness, and fun.

Council plans to make the friendly matches a regular activity, reinforcing a culture of engagement and holistic well-being.

The City of Masvingo joined the rest of the country in observing the National Clean-Up Campaign, reinforcing its commitment to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

Councilors, council officials, staff, local residents, community organizations, and business partners came together to clean streets, open spaces, and public facilities in the central business district.

Cleanliness is not just a one-day event but a lifestyle. This campaign is a reminder that people share the responsibility to maintain a healthy environment for current and future generations.

The clean-up covered areas including Garikai Fruits and Vegetables Market, Chimusana bridge and Chikato Police Station area, with active participation from business partners, government officials, and support groups.

The city encourages all residents to continue observing monthly clean-up days and to adopt sustainable waste management habits in their homes and workplaces.

In a show of transparency and commitment to good governance, the City of Masvingo Executive and technocrats officially signed performance appraisal documents before the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe, at a brief ceremony held at the Civic Centre Offices on the 30th of April 2025.

The performance appraisals reflect the executive’s accountability in meeting key targets and service delivery benchmarks as outlined in the Council’s strategic plan.

The Mayor commended the executive for upholding professional standards and leading by example in fostering a performance-driven culture.

The process affirms Council’s dedication to accountability and delivering quality service to residents and ratepayers.

This event marks a positive step toward strengthening internal performance management systems and ensuring that leadership remains focused on results that benefit the residents and rate payers.

The City of Masvingo was honored to welcome the Honorable Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Dr Garwe, his Deputy Minister, Hon Mavhunga and Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Hon. Chadzamira to its exhibition stand during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair under the theme “Industrialization: Crafting an Integrated Economic Landscape.”

The Minister took time to tour the stand, engaging with council representatives and viewing displays that showcased the local authority’s strides in infrastructure development, service delivery innovation, and investment facilitation.

Key highlights included investment opportunities in the city which include; commercial real estate boom, industrial expansion, clean energy future and warehousing.

The visit was a moment of pride for Council reaffirming its commitment to supporting national development goals and enhancing partnerships with government ministries.

The City of Masvingo recently launched a comprehensive health education campaign aimed at raising awareness and promoting healthier lifestyles among school children across the city.

The campaign, which will be rolled out in all local schools, is part of the council’s ongoing efforts to ensure a healthier future for the community.

The first school which benefited from the campaign is Masvingo Christian College. Issues discussed included, drug and substance abuse, prevention of teenage pregnancies and adolescence and menstrual hygiene.

The primary goal of this initiative is to educate young people about key health issues, including hygiene, mental well-being, physical activity, and the prevention of common diseases.

By empowering students with knowledge about health practices, Council aims to cultivate a generation that values wellness and adopts healthier habits that will last a lifetime.

In a decisive move to support families affected by the perennial floods, council has allocated 10 residential stands to the severely affected flood victims in Davis Mugabe Street as part of ongoing recovery efforts.

The serviced residential stands are being allocated in phases beginning with the first 10 severely affected, followed by 15 which were moderately affected and eventually 14 which were least affected.

This resolution aims to provide displaced families with a permanent solution to their housing challenges, allowing them to rebuild their homes and restore stability.

The council’s resolution to allocate stands to flood victims is a significant and compassionate step in the ongoing recovery process. It offers displaced families a fresh start and a sense of security, allowing them to rebuild their homes and their lives.

In a move aimed at supporting local sports development, the City of Masvingo has offered Wangu Mazodze Football Club free access to Mucheke stadium for training sessions.

This gesture underscores council’s commitment to promoting sports, fostering community engagement, and providing local teams with the necessary resources to succeed.

The initiative allows the football club, which has been an integral part of the community, to make use of one of Council’s sporting facility without the burden of additional costs.

By waiving the usual fees for stadium access, Council aims to provide the club with a high-quality environment to train, enhance their skills, and prepare for upcoming competitions.

In a proactive move to better understand the state of local healthcare services, the Health, Housing and Environmental Services committee today embarked on a tour of Council clinics.

The tour aimed to assess the infrastructure, services provided, and the general conditions of the healthcare facilities to ensure they meet the needs of the community.

The councillors engaged with healthcare staff, and patients. The objective of the tour was to gather first-hand information about the current challenges faced by Council clinics and to discuss potential improvements. This included the condition of medical equipment, staff requirements, patient satisfaction, and general infrastructure needs.

The councillors’ tour of Council clinics is a positive step toward strengthening healthcare services in the community. By listening to both healthcare professionals and patients, Council is taking a proactive approach to ensuring that clinics continue to provide high-quality, accessible, and efficient healthcare to all residents. The lessons learned from the tour will play a key role in shaping future improvements and making healthcare more responsive to the needs of the community.