SYDNEY MUBAIWA
CHIVHU- The Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has commissioned a new fleet of service delivery equipment for Chikomba Rural District Council.
The commissioned equipment comprises 20,000-litre water bowser, a fire tender, and a refuse compactor, in a move set to transform waste management, water supply, and emergency response across the district in a bid to improve the local authority’s service delivery mandate.
In his remarks during the ceremony held at Chikomba RDC premises, Garwe said the acquisition of the equipment aligns with national development goals in line with the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) and Vision 2030.
“This development is in line with the National Development Strategy 2 and Vision 2030, which prioritises improved service delivery and infrastructure modernisation across all communities.
“We are leaving no place and no one behind,” he said.
He urged council officials to maintain the fleet in good shape and ensure it benefits all communities equitably.
“The commissioned equipment must serve the people of Chikomba diligently. There should be no compromise on quality and no excuses for poor service delivery going forward,” he added.
The local authority has previously demonstrated commitment to infrastructure development, having procured a borehole drilling rig using devolution funds and a grader from council coffers in 2023.
The district, strategically located along the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge highway, serves as a gateway to South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia, making efficient service delivery critical for the transit town of Chivhu.
Speaking during the ceremony, Chikomba RDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bullen Chiwara said the local authority is consistently prioritising service delivery improvements, with the district previously completing Mpatsi Clinic using devolution funds and implementing various developmental projects.
The new fleet will be managed by the Local Authorities Technical Support Unit (LATSU), which allows struggling local authorities to hire equipment at nominal fees, ensuring maintenance and sustainability.
