Refuse Collection- 21/02/2023
- Chesvingo -ZBS
- Industry
- Teacher’s College
- 4 Brigade
- 41 Brigade
- Rujeko B
- CBD
- Polytechnic College
Water supply, Pipe bursts & Sewer Blockages-20/02/2023
WATER SUPPLY
- Today most areas received water but with low pressure.
PIPE BURSTS
- There are no reports of pipe bursts.
SEWER BLOCKAGES
Today we have the following reports to be attended in 24 hours;
- Chitima Market Toilets
- Members in Christ Church, Chesvingo
- Nzembe Street, Rujeko
- Kupfura Street, Rujeko
- Mapfunde Street, Rujeko
- Mukwakwa Street, Rujeko
- Flametree Street, Rujeko
- Zimre Park
- 24 Hour Medical Centre, Zimre
- Ndangariro Street, Pangolin
- Shakashe Valley, Eastvale
CHOLERA PREVENTION ALERT
What is cholera?
Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated by bacteria known as Vibrio cholera.
Symptoms
Profuse watery diarrhea, “rice water stools”.
vomiting,
thirst,
leg cramps,
Restlessness or irritability.
Five basic prevention steps
- Be sure you drink and use safe water.
- Drink treated or bottled water
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Before, during and after preparing food
- Before and after eating food and feeding your children
- After using the toilet
- After diaper change
- After taking care of the sick
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly
- Use toilets
- Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it.
- Cook food well, keep it covered, eat all food while still hot
- Eat food that has been thoroughly cooked and is still hot.Be sure to thoroughly cook food especially shellfish.
- Avoid eating raw vegetables
- Clean up safely
- Clean food preparation areas and kitchenware with soap and treated water and sanitise.
- All toilets to be cleaned and sanitized
- After cleaning safely dispose soapy water in the drain, food premises to use disposable wipes for cleaning.
Visit any of the City Health Clinics for assistance if any symptoms develop
Weekend refuse collection
18-02-23
- Zimuto R Street
- Pangolin
- Mucheke A -Mustafa Area
- CBD
19 -02-23
- CBD
- Runyararo West
20-02-23
- Rujeko A
- Mucheke A -Chikato Area
- CBD
Water supply, Pipe bursts & Sewer blockages- 17/02/223
WATER SUPPLY
- All areas received water today.
PIPE BURSTS
- Roundavale (‘R’) affecting Mucheke A.
SEWER BLOCKAGES
The following reports are to be attended in 24 hours;
- Mambo Street, Mucheke
- Mharapara Street, Majange
- Zunguza Street, Sisk
- Building Brigade Street, Majange
- Majange Street, Runyararo West
- Zaka Street, Mucheke
- Chibi Street, Mucheke
- Mudekunye Street, Mucheke
- Shato Street, Rujeko
- Alliance Church
Good Governance is Key to National Development
The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, Legal Department is facilitating an eight-day By – Law Drafting and Training workshop for the City of Masvingo at Management Training Bureau (MTB) Council Management and Technical Team from 12 to 19 February 2023 in Harare.
The workshop’s main objective is to train participants to draft by – laws as they are the basis for the Council operations as well as regulation of activities in the City.
Speaking during the official opening of the workshop, the City of Masvingo Town Clerk, Eng. Edward Mukaratirwa said the seriousness of this workshop can not be re – emphasised as it is the basis for the Council operations as well as regulation of different activities in the City.
‘These by – laws are important as they form the basis for revenue collection and also for maintenance of law and order in the area under the Council’s jurisdiction’, he said.
He further highlighted that the exercise is set to benefit residents and ratepayers of Masvingo.
Speaking on the first day of the workshop, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, Deputy Legal Advisor Mrs Kudzai Tshuma called on workshop participants to draft by – laws in the best interest of the residents and ratepayers in line with the principles of good corporate governance.
Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, Deputy Legal Advisor Mrs Kudzai Tshuma commended City of Masvingo for the successful crafting of by – laws in the year 2022 and also for its diverse composition, noting that collective experience of participants and success in the local governance is essential to the growth of cities in line with the Vision 2030.
Compliance and drafting of by – laws is in line with the Urban Councils Act.
Eng. Edward Mukaratirwa, reiterated and reaffirmed the City of Masvingo’s commitment to delivering on its mandate as enunciated by the parent ministry and the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1).
By – Laws on discussion include; Air Pollution, Informal Trading, Regulation of derelict unoccupied and dangerous buildings, encroachment and projections on properties, prohibition of use of commercial shop and industrial properties for residential use.
Among those who are attending the workshop are officials from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, the City of Masvingo Town Clerk, Eng Edward Mukaratirwa, Chamber Secretary, Mr Vitalis Shonhai, Acting Director of Housing and Social Services, Mr Simbarashe Mandishona, Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms Suzanne Madamombe, Finance Director, Mr Danister Jori, Deputy Director Engineering Services, Eng Kudzai Mbetu, Chief Internal Auditor, Mrs Dorcas Makusha and the City of Masvingo By – Law drafting technical team.
Water supply, Pipe bursts & Sewer blockages-16/02/2023
WATER SUPPLY
- All areas received water today.
PIPE BURSTS
- There are no reports.
SEWER BLOCKAGES
The following reports are to be attended in 24 hours;
- Fifth Street, Sisk
- Mharapara Drive, Majange
- Ruponeso Street, Mucheke
- Mudekunye Street, Mucheke
- 2xRunyararo North West
- Tongogara Street, Pangolin
- Shato Street, Rujeko
- Goronga Street, Pangolin
- Alliance Church
Public Notice _ Licensing
Grace period for license renewals is ending on Friday 17 February 2023. Please make sure that you are fully licensed to avoid penalties. All staff working in food establishments should have valid medical exam certificates. NB Provision of refuse recepticles is mandatory for all premises.
Covid19 vaccination campaign week
Covid19 vaccination campaign week 13 to 17 February 2023. Target group 12 years and above. During the campaign integration of EPI services will be done. Girls aged 10 yrs and above will also be receiving their first dose of HPV (human papiloma vaccine) to prevent cancer of the cervix.
Refuse collection-15/02/2023
Rujeko C
Christian school to Mboroma street
CBD
Mucheke A -Mucheke Hall, Old railways