By Staff Reporter
The Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Bikita Rural District Council (RDC).
In a letter seen by TellZim News dated January 2, 2025, directed to the Council Chairperson, the Minister approved the appointment of Chibi RDC Human Resources and Admin officer Archibald Ncube as the new Bikita RDC CEO.
“I have approved the appointment of Ncube with the effect from the date of appointment as the substantive CEO for Bikita RDC in terms Section 66 (1) of the Rural District Councils Act chapter [29: 13]. In the event that he declines, the offer should be extended to Savory Chikomwe and should all of them fail to fill the vacant post for some reasons, the post should be re-advertised,” reads the letter.
However, both the council Chairperson Thomas Mataga and Ncube could not confirm the appointment as both their cell numbers were unreachable by time of writing.
Masvingo Permanent Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa confirmed the development.
“I can confirm the appointment, I received the communication,” said Dr Pazvakavambwa
Arnold Mtuke was the acting CEO since the death of former CEO Peter Chibi who committed suicide in March 2024.
The appointment is expected to bring sanity to the district which had seen little to no development for a couple of years now following allegations of abuse of office among other scandals involving the late CEO.
