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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Masvingo City is the capital of Masvingo Province and plays a significant role in national and international tourism as the gateway to the iconic Great Zimbabwe archaeological site, Lake Mutirikwi, and Tugwi-Mukosi Dam. Its strategic location makes it a launchpad for south-eastern Zimbabwe’s transfrontier development interactions, given its shared borders with Mozambique and South Africa.

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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.

Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Hon Ezra Chadzamira has encouraged the residents of Masvingo to mantain clean environments to enhance tourism potential, attract investment and boost economic growth. 

Speaking at the National Clean Up exercise at Runyararo Clinic today, Hon Chadzamira said cleanliness is an essential aspect of societal progress and development. 

He said cleanliness is closely intertwined with economic development. 

” Clean and well maintained cities provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Companies are most likely to invest in areas that offer a clean and healthy living and working environment for their employees. A clean city like Masvingo should be able to attract industries, promote entrepreneurship and enhance employment opportunities, thus driving economic growth.

“Cleanliness also plays a significant role in tourism and hospitality industry.  Tourists are more inclined to visit destinations that are known for their cleanliness, hygiene and environmental sustainability. 

” Companies also consider cleanliness and quality of life factors when choosing locations for their operations A clean and healthy living and working environment is essential for attracting industries, promoting entrepreneurship, and enhancing employment opportunities. I am happy that Masvingo has efficient waste management systems, sustainable practices and has managed to construct an engineered landfill”, he said.

Cleanliness has a direct impact on productivity and efficiency in various sectors. 

The clean up exercise was attended by government departments, businesses community, residents and schools.

City of Masvingo is dedicated to improving the educational infrastructure in the city, leading to the construction of Rujeko Secondary School which opened its doors to students on February 14, 2022.

The school which was officially opened by the then Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon. July Moyo is still under construction and is achieving notable progress. To date it boasts of 7 finished blocks and 3 blocks with an expected time of completion set for December 2024.

As the construction progressed, the community came together to support the project. The School Development Committee (SDC) procured material for the construction of a science lab which will be complete before year end.

The students of Rujeko Secondary School are thrilled with their new learning space and Council is proud of its investment in the future of the community.

The City of Masvingo has been selected as one of the 7 local authorities to benefit from government to government bilateral relations through a GIZ and GGLA project worthy 3 million Euros.

City of Masvingo is going to be one of GIZ’s pilot project to test good governance, delivering services to the citizens in an accountable and transparent way.

The project funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is aimed at improving the institutional framework, gender-equitable, transparent and accountable governance in Zimbabwean local authorities  as approved. 

There is going to be a deliberate concentration in the way local authorities function dovetailing with the national policies, vision 2030 and call to action – no compromise to service delivery. 

Focus is going to be on non revenue water management,   inclusive and transparent budgeting, financial reporting monitoring and evaluation,  GIS, waste management and general training of councillors on soft skills, service delivery oversight and public finance oversight for Improved service delivery.

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Up to 18 road projects are set to be implemented in the neighbourhoods of Masvingo city in the year 2024 under the ERRP 2 program.

The program seeks to do routine maintenances of 30km spot gravelling, 80km pothole, 50km drain clearing and 2km drain concrete lining among other activities.

Main targeted roads include Zviitirei street, (sisk-Christian college link), Mushuku street, Aquamarine, Shezhu, Manhede, KMP main road, Samson Mundondo, Mbudzi main road, 4.1 Barrack road, S Makuyana, J Chauke, Garisanai, Haka, Ndira, Nyaradzo, Chirandu, Davis Mugabe and Save crescent.

The city’s infrastructure project aims at developing the public transport sector and ease traffic flow in Masvingo urban.  

According to the program, the city will have will have a length of 162 kilometres of roads upgraded in four phases by 2024. 

Under phase one, 30km will be gravelled, phase two, 6.4km spot dumping, phase 3, pothole patching, phase 4, 5.6 km drain clearing on the current road network.

Construction works shall involve drain lining, rehabilitation of roads across the city, upgrading, repairing and renovating them among other activities

The ERRP2 project aims at fostering urban mobility and public transportation.

There are deliberate efforts to transform Masvingo into a recreational and environmentally friendly city that is full of life and opportunities for residents and visitors. 

From beautification of roundabouts, establishment of themed and amusement parks, to development of tourism projects and outdoor sporting places and scenic sites, the City of Masvingo will never be the same. 

The current recreational project along Mutare road before Caravan Park is one of several Council’s recreational projects that is being developed to create more green and recreational parks that will turn the city into a healthy and sustainable habitat for the growing urban population. 

The recreational project define the culture and values of the city, giving visitors a feel of the Great Zimbabwe through stonework and chevron partners. 

Council is confident that the plans to create more green and recreational parks will help turn the city into a healthy and sustainable habitat for the growing population. 

The park will feature walkways, cycling routes, nature viewareas, bird hides, colourful indegenious trees, manicured gardens and picnic areas among other facilities that a modern park would have.