Ministry Establishes Technical Support Unit, Commissions Equipment

September 1, 2025
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Ministry Establishes Technical Support Unit, Commissions Equipment

In its quest to accelerate the implementation of the Call to Action – No Compromise to Service Delivery Blueprint, which was launched by His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa in November 2023 as one of the vehicles towards achieving Vision 2030, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works (MLGPW) recently unveiled a new technical arm in the ministry. The Local Authorities Technical Services Unit (LATSU) will be housed within the Ministry.

July 24, 2025
Economic Development Planning
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Ict Ministry Donates 250 Starlink Kits To Local Authorities

The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services has moved to improve network efficiency at local authorities through a donation of 250 Starlink kits to the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works.

May 13, 2025
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Minimum Standards For Service Delivery Set

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter – Herald Online CABINET has approved minimum standards for local authorities that will guide them towards improving service delivery in tandem with the national development aspirations.

April 30, 2025
Economic Development Planning
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Be Innovative, Local Authorities Urged

LOCAL authorities must think outside the box and come up with means of raising funds for capital projects instead of waiting for the disbursement of devolution funds.

April 30, 2025
Economic Development Planning
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Gwanda Unveils Investment Incentives

The Municipality of Gwanda has launched a comprehensive set of strategic economic incentives aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating growth in key sectors such as agro-processing, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and manufacturing. This initiative is part of the town’s broader vision to transform Gwanda into the economic hub of Matabeleland South Province.

April 30, 2025
Economic Development Planning
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Gwanda Unveils Investment Incentives

The Municipality of Gwanda has launched a comprehensive set of strategic economic incentives aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating growth in key sectors such as agro-processing, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and manufacturing. This initiative is part of the town’s broader vision to transform Gwanda into the economic hub of Matabeleland South Province.

April 28, 2025
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Bulawayo Capitalizes On Zitf Market City Opportunities

The Chronicle – Zimpapers Writer Bulawayo Mayor, Councilor David Coltart, says the local authority took advantage of the just-ended 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to aggressively market the abundant investment opportunities in the second largest city

April 2, 2025
By-laws
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Municipal Police To Get Arresting Powers

Sikhumbuzo Moyo – The Chronicle reporter Municipal police across the country will soon be granted arresting powers once amendments to the Urban Councils Act are finalized.

March 26, 2025
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Leveraging Social Media For Improved Service Delivery

By Sani Mbofana Social media has become an integral part of modern life, offering unparalleled opportunities for citizens to engage with government agencies and service providers. However, in Zimbabwe, social media platforms are often dominated by hate messages and divisive political rhetoric, rather than constructive, developmental dialogue and civic engagement. As a nation, we are […]

November 13, 2024
Economic Development Planning
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Gender Links Successfully Holds Zimbabwe 2024 Sadc Protocol Summit

By Chris Musekiwa The Zimbabwe 2024 SADC Protocol @Work Summit and Awards kicked off Monday at the Cresta Lodge in Harare. Organized by Gender Links Zimbabwe, the three-day Summit, being held under the theme: Promoting Gender Inclusive Governance and Economic Development, involved all the 92 local authorities of Zimbabwe comprising 32 urban and 60 rural […]

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