Harare, (New Ziana)- The Government will disburse the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) over the next two to four months to ensure that all Members of Parliament receive their allocations in time to implement community projects, Finance Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube has said.
Responding to questions in the National Assembly, Prof Ncube said the Treasury had already made progress in releasing part of the funds and would push to disburse the remainder before October.
“I can assure that in the next couple of weeks we are making some further releases on the CDF, so that we really push as much as possible. I think between now and October because beyond October, it may be difficult for Members to complete their projects,” he said.
Prof Ncube noted that the CDF, which provides MPs with funding to implement development initiatives in their constituencies, remains a critical resource for constituency level service delivery.
“We will try by all means in the next two to four months so that every Member gets their CDF. We have done much better this year than in the previous two years,” he said.
He praised the progress made in some constituencies, citing positive feedback from MPs who have used the funds effectively. “For instance, the Hon Member who was speaking to me a while ago was telling me about the good work they are doing in their constituencies using CDF funding,” he said.
The CDF has played a key role in financing small-scale infrastructure projects such as classroom blocks, clinics, boreholes, and road repairs. Delays in disbursement in previous years have however often affected project timelines.
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