By Staff Reporter
CHIREDZI – The Chiredzi Rural District Council (RDC) has been officially recognized for its exceptional partnership with commerce, receiving the award for the “Most Collaborative Local Authority with the Business Community” at the recent Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) awards ceremony.
Speaking to TellZim News following the accolade, Chiredzi RDC Chief Executive Officer Ailes Baloyi attributed the win to a unified effort across the entire council structure
He stated that the award was a direct result of collaborative work between the local authority itself, its managers, councilors, and all council workers.
“The award is a result of collaborative efforts at Chiredzi RDC. We work together as a team, the management, workers and the councilors,” said Baloyi.
Baloyi emphasized that the council had cultivated a strong and productive working relationship with its stakeholders, particularly the business community.
He said the award was especially meaningful as it formally acknowledges the critical partnership between the council and one of its most important stakeholder groups.
“We forged win-win collaborations with the business community, and that promoted the close working relationship between us and the business community. Our relationsip benefits both sides that why it is easy to support each other,” Baloyi explained.
He further detailed the council’s proactive approach, which includes several initiatives and promotions designed to support and stimulate local business.
The CEO also highlighted that the local authority boasts a portfolio of investment opportunities, a strategy that simultaneously attracts more business to the district.
He said the collaborative spirit was translating into tangible development and said the business community working in partnership with the local authority was currently building new shopping complexes, which he said was a direct contribution to the area’s ongoing growth and economic progress.
