By TellZim Reporter
In a bold move to improve health service delivery, Zvishavane Town Council is constructing a state of the art clinic, which will be the first council owned health facility in the mining town.
Zvishavane Town Council Chairperson Takarangana Keta confirmed the development to TellZim News, stating that construction, which started earlier this year, is at an advanced stage.
“We have used our internal funds to construct a council clinic since we had none. Construction started in May and we are now at roofing level with roofing sheets installed already,” said Keta.
Keta said funding for the project came from council coffers, as devolution funds have not been disbursed yet. The project has a budget of ZiG $834,000.
“We budgeted for this clinic under devolution funds but they were not disbursed; nevertheless, we proceeded with the little funds paid by ratepayers and we are succeeding. We budgeted ZiG 834,000 and we have already used ZiG 662, 000,” said Keta.
Keta said construction was anticipated to be completed in December and the clinic will serve three wards and the peri-urban area.
“Construction of the clinic is expected to be completed by December, while furnishing and procurement will be budgeted for in 2026. The clinic will have a catchment area of around 70,000, serving people from wards 4, 6, 7 and the peri-urban area, including Kosoro and Makuvasine. Currently, the people are getting services from Zvishavane District Hospital and Mandava Clinic, which is also owned by government,” said Keta.
Keta said the development is part of the local authority’s efforts to meet municipality standards, as it was previously short of having a clinic and a Public Relations (PR) Department.
“We are a town council, but we have met some of the standards for a municipality but were short of these two, a clinic and PR department hence we are working towards that. We are also in a mining community, hence we want to maximize our potential,” said Keta.
He said the project was also part of the local authority’s broader infrastructure plan, as they constructed a primary school last year.
“Last year we established a primary school, Highlands Council Primary, which currently has Grade One to Three. In 2026, we are expanding our enrollment from ECD A to Grade 4,” he said.
The clinic, which will include a maternity wing and has 12 rooms excluding ablution facilities, is sitting on approximately 2,000 square metres.
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