Refuse collection schedule for 21/03/25
1st to 6th street
Rhodhene
Hillside
Zimre
City Centre
Garikai Chitima
City of Masvingo commemorates World Oral Health Day
The City of Masvingo today joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Oral Health Day under the theme,’ A Happy Mouth … A Happy Mind’ at Mucheke Clinic.
The commemorations focused on the intricate link between oral health and mental well-being, highlighting the importance of a healthy mouth for overall happiness and quality of life.
The campaign aimed at raising awareness about how poor oral health can negatively impact mental health and encourage people to prioritize their oral health.
This is the second year of the three-year “A Happy Mouth is…” campaign, which aims to simplify oral health and make it accessible to everyone.
The nurses imparted knowledge on health education on oral health, that is the importance of frequent brushing teeth, alternatives to oral care, flossing and need for regular oral health checkups.
Refuse collection schedule for 20/03/25
Eastvale
Target Kopje to Mucheke F
Mucheke D
Clipsham
KMP
Runyararo South West
City Centre
Rank
Garikai Chitima
Refuse collection schedule for 19/03/25
Old Railway
Rujeko C
Christian to Mboroma street
City Centre
Rank
Garikai Chitima
Refuse collection schedule for 15/03/25
Uphill Township
Pangolin
R houses
Rank
Light Industry
Mucheke
City Centre
Garikai Chitima
Refuse collection schedule for 14/03/25
1st to 6th street
Rhodhene
Hillside
Zimre
City Centre
Garikai Chitima
City of Masvingo gets US$15k donation
The City of Masvingo’s Runyararo Clinic has received a donation of medical equipment worth US$15 000 from Kernen City – Germany to boost health care service delivery in the city.
The donation was channeled towards procurement of a heavy-duty Autoclave machine, 6. 5 KV solar system and 10 000 litres tank for water reservoir.
His Worship, the Mayor Cllr Aleck Tabe received the donation and applauded the twinning arrangement between City of Masvingo and Kernen City which dates back from 1985.
The Mayor also received a heavy-duty washing machine and a heavy-duty dryer which was also donated by Kernen City earlier.
Through this relationship, City of Masvingo managed to construct Runyararo Clinic, Alpha Cottages with funds donated from Kernen City.
Present during the handover ceremony were representative of Kernen City – (Germany), Middlesbrough City – (UK) virtually, councilors, management and health services staff.
14 students benefit from Council’s scholarship grant
His Worship, the Mayor Cllr Aleck Tabe handed over uniforms and stationery to the 14 students who were awarded City of Masvingo scholarship grant, demonstrating a commitment to the development of human capital and investing in future success of Masvingo community.
The students on full scholarship programs were drawn from low-income families both in Council and government schools.
The scholarship helps break down financial barriers, offering students a chance to pursue education which may not have been an option without financial assistance. Thus, enhancing educational equity, by providing students from different socio-economic backgrounds with equal opportunities. Ensuring that all students, regardless of their financial status, have the chance to succeed.
Council scholarship is a valuable tool for promoting education, fostering social mobility, and contributing to the economic development of local communities. It offers students the financial support they need to pursue higher education and training, while also benefiting the community by creating a more educated and skilled workforce.
Such scholarship programs can have a lasting positive impact on both students and society as a whole.
Refuse collection schedule for 13/03/25
Eastvale
Target Kopje to Mucheke F
Mucheke D
Clipsham
KMP
Runyararo South West
City Centre
Rank
Garikai Chitima
Refuse collection schedule for 12/03/25
Old Railway
Rujeko C
Christian to Mboroma street
City Centre
Rank
Garikai Chitima