Harare, (New Ziana) – Chiredzi Rural District Council has invested heavily in education, health, water and sanitation projects across the Lowveld using its share of devolution funding, a move that has improved service delivery in the sectors.

In a post on its National Development Strategy (NDS1) on X, Government said the local authority channelled ZWG228 million towards social service delivery, prioritising school and clinic construction, as well as addressing the district’s perennial water shortages.

In the education sector, the council has accelerated infrastructure development to improve access for learners in remote communities. Among the flagship developments is Pahlela Secondary School.

Ten classroom blocks have been completed across the district, out of 16 targeted under devolution funding.

Healthcare delivery has also been boosted through new facilities and strategic partnerships. Rusununguko Clinic is nearing completion, developed through a smart partnership between the RDC and the Malilangwe Trust.

Five other clinics have been completed so far, while three are awaiting official commissioning.

Turkey Hut Clinic, said the Government has received a major facelift, enhancing access to quality health services.

Water provision continues to be a key priority for the Lowveld, where communities have long battled scarcity and to improve access, the council has drilled new boreholes and equipped them with solar-powered systems to guarantee reliable, clean water supply.

The council says the success of these projects reflects strong collaboration with local communities and the corporate sector, fostering shared responsibility and ownership in development.

Officials say the devolution programme has transformed service delivery in the district, bringing government closer to the people and accelerating development in areas previously left behind.

New Ziana