About Us
About us
Gutu Rural District Council is a rural local authority established in terms of subsection (1) of Section 8 of the Rural District Councils Act, Chapter 29:13. Council consists of 41 elected councilors and 3 appointed councilors seconded to the Town Board Committee. The Council is chaired by a Councilor N. Zambara and the Vice Chairperson is Councilor Mannie.
VISION
A Provider of Quality Service Delivery by 2030.
MISSION
To exercise good governance through provision of quality socio-economic services to our clients in a sustainable manner.
MANDATE
Public and social services provision in full compliance with National statutes and constitution of Zimbabwe
Core Values
- Transparency and
Accountability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Proffessionalism
- Efficiency and Effectiveness
- Equal Opportunity
Employer
- Environment
Sensitivity
Our Clients
- Business Community
- Land Developers
- Financial Institutions
- Informal Sector
- Farmers
- Residents
Population Dynamics
Mpandawana town consist of ward 33 and 34 and has a population of 30 000 people based on the last population census in 2012. These originate from various residential suburbs namely Old location, Hwiru, Gonville, Munhende, Gutu surbubs, Chomfuli, Mess camp and Mpandawana Extension.
District’s economy
The District has direct road and rail links with the major urban centers as well as the neighboring countries of South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. It hinderland is enriched with natural resources which includes gold and tantalite as well as rich farmlands under crop and livestock production. These resources make Gutu the home of light industries as well as major marketing, residential and educational centre. Surrounding sceneries, well preserved ancient ruins (Kubiku) and large dams also make Gutu an attractive tourist destination
District’s Employment
The District has high poverty level which means that most households have limited access to employment opportunities, housing, food, health care and other basic needs. As a result, the District’s economy is largely depended on informal sector activities which include vending, flea markets, welding, dressmaking, hair dressing, repairs, carpentry and market gardening. This scenario accounts for the citizen’s inability to pay for services provided council and thus compromising council’s capacity to provide efficient and reliable services to residents. Under these circumstances, council is challenged to pursue a vigorous local economic development strategy to create employment, income generating and entrepreneurship opportunities for the citizens.
Educational Facilities
Gutu Rural district Council has, 124 primary schools and 74 secondary schools. Sandon Academy offers both Campridge and ZIMSEC, whilist the rest schools offer ZIMSEC.
LOCATION
Mpandawana Town is located in Gutu District (Masvingo Province of Zimbabwe. It is bordered by Chikomba District in the extreme North, Buhera District in the North East,Bikita to the East, Masvingo District to the South and Chirumanzi Disrtict in the Midlands Province to the West.
