The City of Masvingo is currently exhibiting at the 106th edition of the Masvingo Agricultural Show, which is taking place at Masvingo Showgrounds, under the theme, “Promoting Development for Economic Growth”.

During the annual event, the city’s exhibition stand highlights a variety of local investment and tourism prospects to attract stakeholders.

Key opportunities presented at the show have included:

Tourism: Masvingo promotes attractions such as the Great Zimbabwe heritage site, Shagashe Game Park, and Lake Kyle.

Expansion projects: The city advertises land available for the expansion of its central business district, industrial sites, and warehousing/logistics hubs.

Development projects: Masvingo seeks investors for key infrastructure projects, such as its water augmentation program and the establishment of a solar power plant.

The event highlights the importance of investment and job creation in the city, with a focus on unlocking investment potential for economic recovery

Key highlights at the City’s Pavilion aim to promote economic development and provide a platform for businesses to invest in Masvingo.

By exhibiting at the show, the City of Masvingo is aiming to attract investors, promote local businesses, and showcase the city’s investment potential.

The City of Masvingo is proudly participating in the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2025 edition, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, tourism attractions, and investment opportunities.

This premier tourism event provides a platform for Council to promote key tourism assets such as Great Zimbabwe heritage site, Shagashe Game Park , Gymkhana Recreational and Game Park, recreational facilities and Lake Kyle.

Investment opportunities up for grabs in the city include; 26.7 Ha available for new CBD expansion, industrial land, warehouses and logistics hub and priority projects like water augmentation phase 2 and 3MW solar plant.

Through this exhibition, Council aims to attract both local and international investors, highlight ongoing development projects, and position the city as a vibrant, sustainable, and tourist-friendly destination.

Stakeholders and visitors are invited to visit the City of Masvingo exhibition stand in Masvingo province pavilion and engage with officials on available opportunities, partnerships, and future tourism initiatives.

In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, City of Masvingo joins the global community in raising awareness about childhood cancers, supporting affected families, and promoting early detection and treatment.

Throughout September, City Health Services Department will:

– Host awareness campaigns in communities,

– Distribute educational materials on signs and symptoms of childhood cancers.

– Provide screenings and support services at all Council Clinics.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to seek early medical attention if their children show unusual symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, persistent fever, swelling, frequent headaches and vomiting, fatigue, paleness, or easy bruising.

Council clinics will be open to provide guidance, screening and referral support.

Together, we can fight childhood cancer, and give every child the chance to live a healthy and happy life, early detection saves lives

City of Masvingo has commenced the construction of a modern truck stop facility aimed at improving the transit experience for freight operators and enhancing road safety.

The truck stop, strategically located along a major Beitbridge – Harare highway near Exor, will provide:

– Secure parking for heavy vehicles,

– Ablution facilities,

– Rest areas for drivers,

– Offices for logistics coordination,

– Basic maintenance services.

This development is part of the Council’s broader infrastructure improvement plan and is expected to ease congestion, reduce roadside parking, and support economic activity linked to transportation and logistics. The project also creates local employment and contributes to improved service delivery.

The City of Masvingo has introduced youth-friendly clinics as part of its efforts to provide essential services and support to the community.

City’s Health Services Department today had an engagement with adolescents at Mucheke Hall, aiming at identifying their needs and priorities and to educate them on drug and substance abuse as well as sexual reproductive health.

Youth friendly clinics are expected to equip the youth with knowledge on access to healthcare, education, and social services.

This initiative reflects the council’s broader mission to promote education, healthcare, and social welfare programs in the city.

The City of Masvingo is pleased to report steady progress on the construction of the new maternity ward at Runyararo Clinic, aimed at improving maternal and child health services. The project, which began two months back, has now reached 75% physical completion.

Progress Highlights:

– Foundation and structural works are almost complete.

Upon completion, the facility will include:

– Fully equipped delivery rooms

– Postnatal and antenatal wards

– Sanitation facilities

This project demonstrates Council’s commitment to accessible and quality healthcare. The maternity ward is expected to be completed and operational by year end.

Further updates will be shared as the project progresses.

The City of Masvingo is proudly participating in the Diaspora Trade and Investment Indaba at Haytt Regency Hotel in Harare, showcasing a range of strategic investment opportunities available within the city.

Led by the City’s Economic Development Office, the delegation engaged with diasporans eager to contribute to national development and explored avenues for investment in real estate, tourism, infrastructure, and smart city innovations.

During the indaba, Masvingo positioned itself as a growing urban economy with investor-friendly policies, readily available commercial and industrial land, and a clear development vision underpinned by its Master Plan and local economic development strategy.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the City’s Economic Development Officer, Mr Godfrey Mutsiveri, emphasized the critical role of diasporans in building sustainable urban economies; ‘Masvingo is open for business. We are inviting our brothers and sisters abroad to be part of the city’s transformation story at the new central business district through investment partnerships that create jobs and uplift livelihoods,’ he said.

The City of Masvingo used the platform to strengthen networks, share investment literature, and engage in one-on-one discussions with potential investors. The indaba reaffirmed Council’s commitment to inclusive development and to unlocking diaspora potential in driving local economic growth.

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Aleck Tabe, Director Health Services, Ms Suzanne Hazel Madamombe and Ministry of Local Government and Public Works official, Mr David Maurikira recently undertook an official visit to Middlesbrough, Council’s twinning city in the United Kingdom.

The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including urban governance, environmental management, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development.

City of Masvingo delegation made a courtesy visit to the Ambassador in Uk, Colonel( Retired) Christian Katsande. They also had a pleasure to meet Councillor John Kabuye (labor) Newport ward and Councillor Janet Thompson ( labor) Ayresome ward council representatives for the Middlesbrough City Council accompanied by Middlesbrough City Alliance coordinators

During the visit, the Mayor met with Middlesbrough civic leaders, toured key municipal facilities, and engaged with Zimbabwean diaspora communities. The exchange provided a platform for sharing best practices and exploring new opportunities in education, culture, and local economic development.

The Mayor expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended and emphasized the value of international partnerships in enhancing local service delivery and promoting sustainable development.

The two cities reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration under the twinning agreement.