By Decide Nhendo
Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira has applauded the teamwork spirit that has been instilled by town clerk Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa to Masvingo City Council.
Speaking at the Town Clerk Achievements Celebrations at Charles Austin Theatre recently, Minister Chadzamira said Engineer Mukaratirwa’s teamwork spirit was clearly bearing fruits as depicted by lifetime achievements.
“We gather here to celebrate a remarkable achievement by our very own city of Masvingo team, led by Engineer Mukaratirwa. When he took the relm at Masvingo, he instilled teamwork and what we have witnessed for the past years has been truly exceptional.
“Through team work, Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa has fostered an organizational culture built on innovation, collaboration, and genuine commitments to the sustainable development of the city of Masvingo and the province at large,” said Chadzamira.
Chadzamira said Engineer Mukaratirwa’s ideas and devotion to his job was important to the city’s progress and development as a result the city had achieved great milestones and quality service delivery.
“Engineer Mukaratirwa’s vision, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication to duty has propelled the city of Masvingo to new heights.
“Under Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa’s leadership the city of Masvingo achieved some truly remarkable milestones with most achievements from 2021 to 2023 Masvingo’s water supply increased from 8 million to 10 million liters a day,” said Chadzamira.
Speaking at the celebrations Eng. Mukaratirwa said he was happy to be part of those celebrating, saying the achievement was not his alone, but it came from collective efforts from different stakeholders.
“I feel so humbled to stand before you today as we celebrate the achievements we have managed to scoop. I thank all stakeholders here present and this award belongs to us all together, as a province and we should take this pride of being recognized especially by the highest office of the land,” said Mukaratirwa.
Engineer Mukaratirwa said their task to provide quality services to residents was not an easy one as at times it could be time-consuming as they also have disagreements in council meetings.
“Service provision is not easy for us as council that’s why I said this award is ours together. I want to thank the previous council and the current one led by Mayor Aleck Tabe for the support they give us
“Sometimes when we get into council meetings we almost get to midnight discussing, sometimes we smile at each other, sometimes we also say harsh words to each other but ultimately fighting to offer citizens services they require,” said Eng. Mukaratirwa.
Masvingo City Mayor Aleck Tabe applauded Minister Chadzamira for his openness, saying he always hearkens to their pleas and suggestions as council which has resulted in Masvingo city’s progress.
“Honourable minister we thank you for listening to our pleas and suggestions and this has caused in our city being one of the best when it comes to service delivery; sir we urge you to keep your doors open to us,” said Tabe.
Tabe said council was going to fulfill all its intended projects with some already under the way.
“We have projects we are running like regravelling of roads including 4.1 Barrack Roads, Manhede Street, Mbudzi Main Road including others.
“The council is also aiming to upgrade Mucheke stadium to meet Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF), he said they were also going to work with Charles Austin to promote culture.
“We have already located an area along Mutare Road near Telone offices where we have already started to work on a park. So I am sure my council is going to work on these projects including others not mentioned for residents to have better lives,” said Tabe.
Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa won President Mnangangwa’s Award for the Best Town Clerk in Zimbabwe in 2023 of which the awards are run by the Government to recognize excellent performance in service delivery.
At the 64th edition of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Masvingo City Council won the most innovative creative local authority award which shows that the city is performing well in terms of providing services to residents.
