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

UMP RDC officials today visited the new Black Granite Cutting and Polishing Plant currently under construction by Sino Africa Sunrise in Chimhodzi Area, Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe. This landmark investment is a significant step towards the attainment of Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and aligns with the Government's Rural Industrialisation agenda, which seeks to bring industries, jobs, and economic opportunities closer to rural communities. The project is already making a positive impact on local livelihoods, with the construction phase employing more than 100 local people from surrounding communities. Upon completion, the plant is expected to create even more employment opportunities while adding value to the district's abundant black granite resources. UMP RDC welcomes investments that promote local economic development, skills transfer, job creation, and sustainable growth for our communities. The Council remains committed to creating an enabling environment for investors and fostering partnerships that drive rural transformation. #Vision2030 #RuralIndustrialisation #UMPRDC #Investment #JobCreation #LocalEconomicDevelopment #UzumbaMarambaPfungwe

UMP RDC officials today visited the new Black Granite Cutting and Polishing Plant currently under construction by Sino Africa Sunrise in Chimhodzi Area, Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe. This landmark investment is a significant step towards the attainment of Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and aligns with the Government's Rural Industrialisation agenda, which seeks to bring industries, jobs, and economic opportunities closer to rural communities. The project is already making a positive impact on local livelihoods, with the construction phase employing more than 100 local people from surrounding communities. Upon completion, the plant is expected to create even more employment opportunities while adding value to the district's abundant black granite resources. UMP RDC welcomes investments that promote local economic development, skills transfer, job creation, and sustainable growth for our communities. The Council remains committed to creating an enabling environment for investors and fostering partnerships that drive rural transformation. #Vision2030 #RuralIndustrialisation #UMPRDC #Investment #JobCreation #LocalEconomicDevelopment #UzumbaMarambaPfungwe