Rural District Councils have a need for consultation, research and guidance, whether in preparing their long term plans and carrying out their daily duties. The Association of Rural District Councils (ARDCZ) plays a crucial role in providing such information and advice.
The ARDCZ is a body corporate recognised by the Rural District Councils Act 29:13 which forms the legal basis of rural self-governance in the country. It was established in July 1993 following the abolition of the dual and racially based system of Rural Councils and District Councils that had formed Zimbabwe’s rural local government system since before independence.
Zimbabwe has a population of around 16 million people. Of this population, approximately 65% to 70% live in rural areas. The 60 Rural District Councils (RDCs) are responsible for the welfare and the general socio-economic development of these people.
Every single day these same councils make decisions that impact significantly on the lives of their respective citizens. Councillors and Council Officials spend much time and effort on consulting and working together with ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and a great number of local organisations in order to serve their mandate.
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VILLAGERS in Hwange have expressed satisfaction over ongoing development projects that are easing perennial water challenges and creating economic opportunities in the area. Read more…
The Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (Rida) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving rural road networks in Binga North as the development of a 40-kilometre stretch
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THE World Food Programme (WFP), working with World Vision Zimbabwe and the government, is targeting more than 83 000 people in Mberengwa district with food
MBERENGWA Rural District Council (RDC) is targeting to construct two state-of-the art health facilities in two wards before the end of the first quarter. Read
