Today, City of Masvingo  received visitors from Germany celebrating 40 years of the twinning arrangement between Kernen City of Germany and City of Masvingo. 

The arrangement saw the coming up of craft centre, upgrading of Batanai Old People’s Home, Alpha Cottages Children Home, Kernen Park, Runyararo Clinic, and donation of ambulances among other developments.

The event was attended by His Worship, the Mayor Cllr Aleck Tabe, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Daniel Mberikunashe, councillos, Masvingo Kernen Association and Council management.

The team also had an excursion to all Council facilities they funded.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Hon Monica Mutsvangwa this week officially opened Chesvingo Safe Market, amid pomp and fanfare.

The Safe Market which houses 80 traders was constructed in a tripartite partnership of City of Masvingo, International Labor Organization and Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development. 

Officially opening the Safe Market,  Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Hon Monica Mutsvangwa commended City of Masvingo for being the only local authority in the country which has managed to attract and lure partners to the city for projects which benefit residents. 

Newly officially opened market has Sheds, one stop GBV centre – Msasa project, Zimbabwe Republic Police post, early childhood development centre and ablution facility backed by a solar powered borehole.

The event was graced by the Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Ho Ezra Chadzamira, Masvingo City Councillors, government officials, stakeholders, residents and beneficiaries

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The Charles Austin Theatre today celebrated the City of Masvingo Town Clerk, Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa for winning the President’s Award for Performance Excellency in Service Delivery 2023 Best Performer in the Government of Zimbabwe Town Clerks/CEOs of Urban Local Authorities’ Category.

The City was recognized for budget execution, client satisfaction, compliance, provision of social services, service delivery innovations, projects and improved environmental management.

Speaking during the celebration, the Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Hon Ezra Chadzamira applauded the Town Clerk for steering the ship well and managing to end the water woes the city had been facing for some time.

“The Masvingo City Council Leadership drives innovation, fosters an exceptional culture and champions social responsibility. The Council works and achievements are in line with the President Cde. Dr E D Mnangagwa’s vision 2030 and mantra of leaving no one and no place behind. For these achievements and more, Eng Mukaratirwa won His Excellence President E D Mnangagwa’s Award for the Best Town Clerk in Zimbabwe. Council inspire many with these achievements and we are honoured to share in your joy. As we celebrate success we also acknowledge the support of the key stakeholders who have contributed to this illustrious journey’, he said.

Local artists showcased a lot of talent from choreography, mass displays, theatre, contemporary musical, costumes and makeup, staging, art and craft, abstract art, paintings and sculpturing.

The Charles Austin Theatre presented the Town Clerk with a painting of his headshot.

Among those at the ceremony were the Permanent Secretary for Masvingo Province and Devolution, Dr. A Pazvakavambwa, Masvingo Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe, Councillors, DDC, senior government officials, Council management, local artists, business community, government departments, sister local authorities, local schools, both Council owned and Government owned.