Refuse collection schedule for 03/04/25
Eastvale
Target Kopje to Mucheke F
Mucheke D
Clipsham
KMP
Runyararo South West
City Centre
Rank
Garikai Chitima
Moving beyond rhetoric to action
The City of Masvingo is transitioning to an integrated solid waste management system with an engineered landfill at Cambria farm and establishment of an infectious diseases hospital.
Councillors and Council management this week toured a waste management site at Geo Pomona and City of Harare’s Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital to get an insightful and informative initiative allowing a better understanding of key aspects of public health, environmental sustainability, and waste management.
The tour was vital for identifying the processes, and encouraging collaborative solutions with key expects.
The tour aimed to educate Councillors and Council officials about waste management practices and how hospitals handle infectious diseases, focusing on the importance of sanitation, public health, and environmental responsibility.
Geo Pomona Waste Management CEO and chairman, Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya led the tour together with the City of Masvingo’s Chamber Secretary, Mr Vitalis Shonhai.
Refuse collection schedule for 02/04/25
Old Railway
Rujeko C
Christian to Mboroma street
City Centre
Rank
Garikai Chitima
City of Masvingo Junior Council Selected
The City of Masvingo held Junior Council selection on the 28th of March 2025 with 15 students from different schools within Masvingo’s municipal boundaries taking the reigns.
The mandate of the Junior Council, is to advocate for the rights and welfare of children, promote youth participation in decision-making, and enhance youth skills through capacity building. They also bridge the gap between the Council and children from Masvingo urban.
They also function in the following,
Advocacy and Protection of Child Rights:
Junior Councils are child-led, apolitical organizations that focus on advocating for the realization, advancement, and protection of child rights.
Addressing Child-Specific Issues:
They address issues affecting children in their areas of jurisdiction, such as school dropouts, child abuse, HIV/AIDS, child-friendly budgeting, and child participation.
Youth and Child-Friendly Environment:
Junior Councils aim to create a Zimbabwe that is youth and child-friendly at both senior and junior local government levels.
Capacity Building and Skill Enhancement:
They enhance youth skills through capacity building initiatives, empowering young people to become active participants in their communities.
Lobbying and Networking:
Junior Councils lobby and advocate for the rights and welfare of children, working with civil society organizations (CSOs), the government, and development partners.
Promoting Democracy and Leadership:
Junior Councils aim to develop leadership abilities in students, promote democracy as a way of life, and establish and uphold high standard.
Refuse collection schedule for 26/03/25
Old Railway
Rujeko C
Christian to Mboroma street
City Centre
Rank
Garikai Chitima
Refuse collection schedule for 25/03/25
Heavy Industry
Rujeko B
4.1 Brigade
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo Teachers
City Centre
Garikai Market
Rank
3 Rooms
ZBS houses
Clovely
Airport
Sewage Works
Council embarks on dog registration exercise
In the best interest of public health and rabies control, Masvingo City Health Department will be carrying out a door to door dog registration exercise
Advantages of licensing your dog
– Upholding public health and safety through control and management of dogs.
– Helps to prevent and control rabies.
– Support of animal health.
– Complying with Animal By-laws.
What is required of dog owners?
– Dogs are to be kept at a home where there is a lockable gate, intact fence or durawall.
– All dogs must be licenced.
– Only keep a maximum of three dogs in the low density and two for high density area.
– Provide dog kennel for sheltering the dogs
– All dogs must be vaccinated and hold a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
– All dogs must be on a leash when outside the yard.
– Only keep permitted breed.
NB: Inserted by the Health Services Department
Refuse collection schedule for 22/03/25
Uphill Township
Pangolin
R houses
Rank
Light Industry
Mucheke
City Centre
Garikai Chitima
City of Masvingo: Health Standards for Restaurants and Takeaways
The City of Masvingo is committed to ensuring that all food maintain the highest quality so as to preserve the well-being of our community.
Below are the essential requirements for operating a food outlet in our city.
Premises & Facilities
Cleanliness & Sanitation:
All floors, walls, ceilings, and equipment must be kept clean at all times. A cleaning schedule must be designed and followed at all times and the schedule must be displayed at all times
Ventilation:
Adequate ventilation systems should be in place so as to prevent the build up of smoke, fumes, and cooking odours. An extractor fan over cooking area is a must
Were natural ventilation is minimal air conditioners must be used
Waste Disposal:
Number of bins will be calculated as per waste generation rate.
Pest Control:
Effective pest control systems must be put in place to prevent infestations. liaison must be done with department
Kitchen & Food Preparation Area
Safe Water Supply:
All outlets must have access to running tap water and a backup storage tank. Borehole water must be certified by Government analyst before use
Hygiene enabling equipment
Water heating system for proper hygiene, cold and hot water must be tapped.
Double industrial Stainless-steel sink for washing.
Stainless steel working tables.
Refrigeration as recommended by a health inspector
Industrial gas or electric stove must be provided
Pantry for dry food storage
Cupboards for storing equipment.
Hand washing basin for clients
Hygienic Environment:
Drainage inspection holes must be cleaned daily
Surrounding areas must be dust free
Grass must be kept short always
Always keep Surrounding environment free from litter
Sanitary Facilities:
Adequate toilet facilities for both male and female.
All toilets must have handwashing basin
Staff and patrons’ toilets must separate
Personal Hygiene & Cleanliness
Wear clean uniforms, including headgear.
Maintain short, clean nails and minimal jewelry.
Wash hands always
Health & Medical Requirements
Food handlers must undergo regular medical check-ups, with updated medical forms and lab results attached to the forms.
Let’s work together to uphold the highest health standards in Masvingo!
For more details, contact the City of Masvingo Health Department
Refuse collection schedule for 21/03/25
1st to 6th street
Rhodhene
Hillside
Zimre
City Centre
Garikai Chitima