Headline: 🤝 PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS: Marondera RDC & Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank Sign Landmark MOU Today, 5 May 2026, Marondera Rural District Council took a bold step toward economic transformation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB).The ceremony, held at the Council Offices following a formal Council Resolution, was led by MRDC CEO Mr. Tichafara Gundo and ZWMB Head of Retail Banking Ms. Clarah Mukosera, in the presence of Council Directors.What this means for Marondera residents:🏠 Housing Support: ZWMB will bring ready-to-fund residents to access housing stands provided by Council.💰 Revolving Fund: Council will avail LED (Local Economic Development) funds to be managed by ZWMB to support MSMEs, women-led enterprises, and cooperatives.📈 Financial Empowerment: Access to credit, financial literacy training, and "Mukando" digitization.🌐 Digital Innovation: Introduction of Agency Banking and the AllWomen.africa marketplace to connect local producers to international buyers.This partnership ensures our 10% LED budget allocation works directly for the community—creating jobs, reducing poverty, and building household resiliency.#maronderardc #ZwMB #EconomicEmpowerment #LocalEconomicDevelopment #devolution #Zimbabwe