CONTACT DETAILS:
The Town Secretary
Ruwa Local Board
PO box 153
Ruwa
Telephone : 0273213 – 2638/3295/2854/3205/2854/ 2471/ 2988
Email: ruwatown@gmail.com
KEY FACTS, GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS
Ruwa under Harare metropolitan Porvince established 25 years ago and is located 25km from the capital Harare. It was established as a Growth Point 1986 in terms of the Acts, Income Tax Chapter [23:06] and Sales Tax Chapter [23:08]. It has various beauties, amenities and opportunities coupled with a rich history. It was granted the Local board status through a warrant in 1990.
Key Town Facts
Capital: Ruwa
Official Languages: English and Shona
Currency: Multi Currency System
Dialling Code: +263 273 213
Population (2012est.): 2012 Census (56330) projected to date+/- 78 000
Population Growth Rate (2012): 10%
Literacy Rate: 98%
SUMMARY INFORMATION ABOUT RUWA
MUNICIPAL STATUS GRANTED IN : Local Board
POPULATION ESTIMATE : 56330
AREA (total surface area) : 3188 ha :
CLIMATE : Warm
RAINFALL : Region 2
ROAD NETWORK
TARRED : Tarred
WORK FORCE OF MUNICIPALITY : 224
HOUSING UNITS:
LOW DENSITY : 3117
MEDIUM DENSITY : 3871
HIGH DENSITY : 16155
NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: [PUBLIC AND PRIVATE]
SECONDARY : 3
PRIMARY : 12
VOCATIONAL : 4
NUMBER OF HOSPITALS ` : 1
NUMBER OF CLINICS : 2
NUMBER OF PRIVATE MEDICAL FACILITIES : +16
WARDS : 9
COUNCILLORS : 9
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Project Name | Description | Location And Land Aspects |
Water supply and sanitation | 1. Construction of 10mgg water reservoir | · Ward 9 land is available |
Solid waste management | 2. Construction of a refuse dumpsite for refuse removal and recycling | · 5km from town centre |
Factory shells and home Industries | 3. Construction of factory shells | · Ward 7 land is available in |
Shopping mall | 4. Construction of a shopping mall | · Ward 7 Lot A of oaks land is available |
Flea markets | 5. Construction of flea market stalls | · Ward 3 land is available |
Industrial stands | 6. Over 1000 stands available | · Tarisa Industrial Park |
Market stalls | 7. Construction of a wholesale market along Mutare road | · Ward 1. Land is available |
Town centre | 8. Loat A of Oaks | · 100 ha land available |
Cultural village | 9. Construction of a cultural village | · 3.5 ha Land available in Timire park |
1. REASONS TO INVEST IN RUWA
Availability of land in form of shopping space and industrial space, two way divided highway, proximity to Harare international airport , Railway line, less congestion, green environment. The community is friendly, less of red tape embracing the ease of doing business. Young population giving prospects for many business opportunities in education, recreation facilities.
- APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERATION
- Nonrefundable application fee of $30
- Complete application form issued by the local authority
- Business investment plan