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.

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.

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.

Postpartum mothers at Mazorodze Maternity Home received a generous donation to support prenatal preparation from the Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union.

The timely donation which dovetails with the women’s month as the world celebrates International Women’s Day, wi contribute in promoting women’s health awareness and provide essential services.

Items donated include:

1. Diapers

2. Cotton wool

3. Spirit

As part of ongoing efforts to promote a healthier environment, the City of Masvingo on the 7th of March responded to the President’s clarion call and joined forces with Masvingo Rural District Council in a clean-up campaign at Bhani shopping center.

The initiative aimed to tackle poor waste management and its link to disease outbreaks such as cholera and typhoid.

Held every first Friday of the month, the campaign brought together dedicated government ministries, tertiaty institutions, schools and community members who cleaned the shopping centre, ensuring proper waste disposal.

Permanent Secretary in the office the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution – Masvingo, Dr Pazvakavambwa, who attended the event, emphasized the need for residents to maintain a clean environment to prevent diseases.

The role of a clean environment in disease prevention cannot be overlooked.

City of Masvingo has held a belated national tree planting day at Dikwindi Primary School under the theme; ‘Trees and Forests for Ecosystem Restoration and Improved Livelihoods ‘, targeting 2000 trees in the year 2025.

Schools will be pivotal in achieving this goal, as the project seeks to collaborate with schools in the planting and nurturing of tress.

The project seeks to engage schools in planting and caring for trees, aiming to foster a sustainable, greener Masvingo.

The tree planting exercise not only strengthen Masvingo’s climate resilience but also illustrate the impact of Nature-Based Solutions in addressing climate changes, building a sustainable future for Masvingo and the country.

The event was attended by distinguished guests, including the Assistant DDC, Mr. Madziva, His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe, Councilors, Town Clerk, City of Masvingo Management, staff, representatives from government ministries, teachers, parents and school children.

We are excited to announce the School Health Program, designed to promote the health and well-being of our students!

Program Objectives:

– Provide regular health check-ups and screenings

– Offer health education and counseling

– Promote healthy habits and lifestyles

– Support students with chronic health conditions

Benefits for Students:

– Improved health outcomes

– Enhanced academic performance

– Better attendance and reduced absenteeism

– Increased self-esteem and confidence.

The school health program is essential for promoting the health, well-being and academic success of school aged children. By investing in school health program, we can help build a healthier more productive and successful future generation

On the 20th of February 2025, the City of Masvingo management celebrated employees’ and overall institutional performance.

Eight ( cleansing services employees were rewarded for their commitment to service delivery dovetailing with the President’s clarion call: ‘ No Compromise to Service Delivery’.

To achieve this, and improve on service delivery, Council employees uphold discipline at workplace, hard work, promote teamwork and continuously learn from each other.

‘Quality Work: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development ‘

The City of Masvingo has been working on improving educational infrastructure, including construction of Rujeko Secondary School.

Council is currently constructing three (3) more classroom blocks to cope with the increased enrolment of pupils. The blocks under construction have reached 90% physical completion.

The new classroom blocks will feature cutting edge facilities, including smart classrooms and multimedia learning spaces.

The construction of the classroom blocks is an important step toward improving education in the community. It demonstrates a commitment to providing students with better learning environments and addressing the challenges posed by population growth and overcrowded schools.