City of Masvingo is participating at the “Digitalise Zimbabwe Expo,” showcasing digital advancements and commitment to smart city innovations and e-governance. 

Key initiatives and participations include:

1. Smart City Vision: The city promotes its master plan with a focus on smart city innovations and investor-friendly digital infrastructure.

2. E-Health Records: The City Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Childcare, is implementing the Impilo Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and issuing secure biometric Health IDs to facilitate paperless service delivery and telemedicine.

3. E-governance & E-payments, displaying a migration to e-governance systems, e-payment platforms, and e-support centers for public queries.

4. Local Innovation Support: The City hosted its own SMEs Indaba and Expo in July 2025, where exhibitors, including those in digital solutions, showcased local innovations to promote business growth and networking.

The push for digitisation is part of a broader national “Smart Zimbabwe 2030 Masterplan” aimed at transforming various sectors of the economy through technology.

City of Masvingo today integrated gender-based violence (GBV) awareness initiative with the national clean-up day, during the annual 16 Days of Activism period (November 25 to December 10) running under the theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls” focusing heavily on digital awareness and general advocacy.

The awareness event was held at Croco Motors, combining the practical efforts of the national clean-up with educational sessions on the health dangers of improper waste disposal and GBV awareness messages.

The core of the campaign involved general advocacy and raising awareness through various platforms, including social media and community engagement, promoting messages like “zero tolerance to GBV” and encouraging communities to support survivors.

This initiative involved collaborations with various organizations, such as Adult rape clinic, EMA, health clubs, N. Richards, Bakers Inn and ZESA, to amplify the message and provide support resources. The campaign emphasized the importance of knowing and accessing available resources for survivors, such as the Adult rape clinic.

The combination of the campaign is a strategic approach to leverage existing national mobilization efforts (like the monthly clean-up day) to reach a broader audience with crucial human rights and health messages simultaneously.

His Worship, the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe today officially handed over trophies and money prizes to the winning teams of the Mayor’s Cup (Masvingo United and Shine Shine Queens). Wangu Mazodze and Masvingo Queens also received silver medals and money prizes.

This gesture marked the successful conclusion of a series of charity sporting events aimed at raising resources for the annual Christmas Cheer Fund.

In his remarks, the Mayor expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and stakeholders who contributed to the success of the tournament. He highlighted that the initiative goes a long way in supporting vulnerable members of the community, particularly during the festive season.

This event showcased the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and social responsibility, which the City of Masvingo continues to promote through community-driven programs.

The newly established Masvingo truck stop along Beitbridge – Harare road just after Exor Shopping Centre now at 85% physical completion, has been designed to help alleviate the pressure on local infrastructure and provide a space where truck drivers, men and women can refuel and refresh as they continue their vital deliveries across the country.

The Beitbridge – Harare highway remains one of the country’s largest truck-delivery lifelines, and while there are rest stops for truck drivers along the 583.9km route, there appeared to be a gap in the City.

New truck stop is set to provide a safe and convenient space where large vehicles can park and refuel and also where truck drivers can buy food away from the CBD, thus decongesting the town.                  

With space for 70 heavy vehicles up to 22-meters in size parking overnight and parking space for 30 light vehicles to park comfortably, the new stop will have a 24-hour store for easy access to food and beverages, a gazebo area so truckers do not have to eat in their vehicles, and a shower and change room facility for drivers to refresh after a long journey.

The new truck stop will have four male shower areas and a separate two shower area for women.

The stop will continue to expand, with a series of other services set for development, including setting up a truck washing service.

The City of Masvingo today successfully hosted the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fundraising Schools Swimming Gala, bringing together local schools for a vibrant day of sports, cheer, and charity at Junior High School.

The event, held under the banner of supporting the less privileged members of Masvingo community during the festive season, saw enthusiastic participation from several primary and secondary schools across the city. 

Schools that participated include:

1. Victoria High School 

2. Junior High School 

3. Junior Primary School 

4. Vurombo Primary School 

5. Shakashe Primary School 

6. Dikwindi Primary School 

7. Rujeko Primary School 

8. Runyararo Primary School 

10. Francis Aphiri Primary School 

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe and the Provincial Education Director Mrs Mhike who graced the occasion as guest of honour both applauded the learners’ competitive spirit and the gala’s noble goal, raising funds to support vulnerable groups through the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund.  

In his remarks, the Mayor commended schools for their participation, sponsors for making the event possible and highlighted the importance of unity and social responsibility, while the Provincial Education Director underscored the role of sport in holistic education and community building.  

Sponsors of the event include:

1. Chicken inn

2. Junior High School 

3. Kingdom blue funeral services

   4. Honey Comb

5. First Pack

The swimming gala not only showcased young sporting talent but also strengthened collaboration between Council, the education sector, and the wider business community.

City of Masvingo has officially launched the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund, marking the beginning of a heartfelt initiative aimed at bringing joy and relief to vulnerable members of the community during the festive season.

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe emphasized the importance of unity, compassion, and community support during the online launch.

The Fund seeks donations in cash or kind to provide food hampers, clothing, and other essentials to the elderly, orphans, people with disabilities, and underprivileged families.

The Mayor encouraged local businesses, NGOs, and individuals to partner with council in making a tangible difference this festive season.

“Let us stand together in the spirit of Ubuntu and give hope where it is needed most,” he said.

Fundraising activities include, swimming gala at Junior High School on the 18th of October 2025 at 9:00 am, Half Marathon on the 1st of November 2025 from Civic Centre Gardens at 6:am, Golf Tournament on the 21st of November 2025 at Masvingo Golf Club at 9:00 am, Mayor’s Cup Challenge, date to be announced and dinner, date and venue to be announced. 

Contributions to the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund can be submitted at the City of Masvingo offices or through official banking details below:

Account Name: ZB Bank

Branch : Masvingo

ZWL Account: 4407-094505-200

USD Account: 4407-0945505-405

City of Masvingo is proud to announce the successful completion of the maternity wing construction project at Runyararo Clinic. 

This milestone marks a significant step in the Council’s ongoing efforts to improve maternal and child healthcare services in line with its service delivery mandate.

The newly completed maternity wing shall be fully equipped with:

– Delivery beds and post-natal care facilities  

– A waiting area for expecting mothers  

– Clean water supply and improved sanitation  

– Medical equipment to support safe deliveries  

Impact:  

This development is expected to:

– Improve access to safe delivery services  

– Reduce maternal and infant mortality rates  

– Ease pressure on referral hospitals  

– Promote institutional deliveries within the community  

Council commits to provision of quality health service delivery for all

The City of Masvingo’s health services department in conjunction with Ministry of Health and Child Welfare is conducting a measles-rubella vaccination campaign from the 6th to the 10th of October 2025, at schools, residential areas, shopping centres and all health facilities.

All children 6 months to 59 months will receive the measles-rubella vaccine and Viramin A Supplementation to boost immunity and protect their health.

The City of Masvingo has commenced a comprehensive road rehabilitation exercise aimed at improving accessibility and safety in residential areas. The program, which includes regravelling of key feeder roads, is part of Council’s ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery and infrastructure development.

Maintaining road infrastructure is key in ensuring smooth mobility for residents, emergency services, and refuse collection.  

This regravelling program is in line with Council’s commitment to responsive service delivery. The program under ERRP2 is targeting roads that have deteriorated due to rains and increased traffic.

Residents in in Runyararo West and Hillside have welcomed the development, expressing gratitude to the Council’s commitment to excellent service delivery. 

The road rehabilitation exercise is being implemented using ERRP2 resources and forms part of the Council’s broader infrastructure improvement plan.