ZERO DRUG ABUSE – OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Chivi Rural District Council stands firmly against drug and substance abuse in our communities.
Drug abuse destroys:
Young lives
Families
Futures
Community productivity
As we work towards the goals of National Vision 2030, we cannot afford to lose our greatest resource — our youth

March 2026 is International Zero Waste month and, in that spirit, the Chivi community lets come together and be part of the mandatory Clean Up day on Friday the 6th of March. Zvehutsanana Zvinotangira pamba. Lets all respond to the National Call. Chivi inocheneswa nevene vayo

*Hon Garwe Commissions Service Vehicles in Chivi*

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, has commissioned a fleet of service vehicles and equipment in Chivi District, in a move set to significantly improve service delivery and local governance.

The commissioning ceremony marked a major step in the Government’s efforts to enhance development at grassroots level, in line with the “Call to Action: No Compromise to Service Delivery” launched by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on 1 November 2023.

Speaking at the event, Minister Garwe said the initiative reflects the Second Republic’s commitment to accelerating development and improving the quality of life for citizens, particularly in rural communities. He emphasized that the programme is anchored on the national Vision 2030 agenda of building an empowered and prosperous upper-middle-income society.
The commissioned equipment includes a VTZ front-end loader, a Red Lion fire tender, a 20 cubic metre HOWO tipper truck, 40 motorcycles for councillors, and two service vehicles. The fleet is expected to strengthen road maintenance, disaster response, and administrative efficiency in the district.
Minister Garwe highlighted that the acquisition of the equipment was made possible through a combination of devolution funds and internally generated council resources, demonstrating accountability and effective utilisation of public funds.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the handover of motorcycles to councillors, which is expected to greatly improve their mobility and effectiveness. With some wards covering distances of more than 60 kilometres, the motorcycles will enable councillors to better engage with communities, monitor development projects, and respond promptly to citizens’ needs.
“This is about empowering our local leadership structures and ensuring that no community is left behind,” said Minister Garwe.
The commissioning of the Red Lion fire tender was described as a crucial development in strengthening disaster preparedness in Chivi, a district prone to fires, road traffic accidents, and other emergencies. The addition of road construction equipment is also expected to improve infrastructure, facilitating economic growth and access to services.
Minister Garwe also commissioned two service vehicles acquired through internal council funding, which will support project supervision and enhance service delivery.
He commended councillors for their dedication and urged them to make full use of the new equipment in serving their communities. He also expressed gratitude to the Government of Zimbabwe for its continued support under the leadership of President Mnangagwa.
The event was hailed as a game changer for Chivi District, signalling a new phase of development and reinforcing the Government’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable service delivery.