Chegutu Rural District Council

Chegutu Rural District Council Stands for Integrity

Today, our Councillors and management team signed the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) Integrity Pledge—a formal commitment to upholding ethical practices, transparency, and good governance in all our operations.

As public officials entrusted with serving our community, we recognize that integrity is the foundation of effective local government. This pledge reinforces our dedication to accountability and zero tolerance for corruption.

Together, we are building a Council that our residents can trust.

📢 We're Exhibiting at the Chegutu District Agricultural Show! 🌾

Chegutu Rural District Council is proud to be part of the Chegutu District Agricultural Show!

Visit our stand to learn more about our services, initiatives, and how we're working to strengthen our community. We look forward to connecting with residents, farmers, and stakeholders.
Fully paid up? Bring your current Chegutu RDC statement to our stand and collect your free gift!"Eheee tine magunanzi enyu ka 😃
See you there! 🤝
Chegutu Rural District Council

🏃🏾‍♂️🎉 A Proud Moment for Ward 14 and Chegutu RDC! 🎉🏃🏾‍♂️

We are beyond proud to celebrate our very own Councillor Charles Mugwagwa of Ward 14, Chairperson of Social Services at Chegutu Rural District Council, who took on the challenge of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon — and delivered an outstanding performance! 💪🏾🔥

Tackling the gruelling 42 km full marathon, Councillor Mugwagwa finished:

🥇 19th out of 146 participants in his category 🏅 55th out of 508 runners overall

In his own words:

"These results show that I was number 19 out of 146 participants in my category, while overall I was number 55 out of 508 runners who did 42 km. These results are good and earned me both Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans qualifiers with very good seeding."

This remarkable achievement has officially earned him qualification for two of the world's most prestigious ultra-marathons — the legendary Comrades Marathon 🇿🇦 and the iconic Two Oceans Marathon 🌊 — both with excellent seeding! 🌟

Councillor Mugwagwa continues to inspire the people of Ward 14 and the entire Chegutu community — proving that leadership goes beyond the Council chambers. It's about discipline, endurance, resilience, and leading by example. 🙌🏾

Please join us in congratulating Councillor Mugwagwa on this incredible milestone. Chegutu RDC salutes you! 👏🏾🇿🇼

🌍💧 Chegutu RDC Launches District WASH Master Plan (2026–2030) 💧🌍

A Bold Step Toward Sustainable Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Service Delivery

Chegutu Rural District Council (CRDC) yesterday, Thursday, 02 July 2026, officially launched its District WASH Master Plan (2026–2030) at a landmark ceremony held at the Council's Head Offices just before the Full Council meeting. The launch marks a defining moment in the District's journey toward inclusive, resilient, and sustainable WASH service delivery for every ward and community.

The Master Plan — developed through an intensive, evidence-based process that began in 2024 — is the product of strong collaboration between Council, development partners, government line ministries, traditional leaders, civil society, and community representatives. Special recognition goes to Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and other partners whose technical and financial support made the development of this Plan possible.

🔑 What the Plan Delivers Over the next five years, the WASH Master Plan will guide Chegutu RDC to: ✅ Expand equitable access to safe drinking water across all wards ✅ Strengthen sanitation and hygiene services in households, schools & health facilities ✅ Promote climate-resilient WASH infrastructure ✅ Improve operations, maintenance & management of WASH systems ✅ Enhance coordination, accountability, and community participation ✅ Mobilise resources and attract sustainable investment into the sector

🤝 A Shared Vision, A Shared Responsibility Speaking at the launch, Council leadership emphasised that the Plan is "a living framework — a single source of truth" that aligns all stakeholders behind one district vision. It shifts the district from fragmented, project-based interventions to a coordinated, results-driven, and community-centred approach to WASH.

Development partners reaffirmed their commitment to walking the journey with CRDC, noting that the Plan positions Chegutu as a model district for locally-led WASH planning in Zimbabwe.

📢 A Call to Action Chegutu RDC extends its sincere appreciation to WHH, cooperating partners, government ministries, traditional leaders, community members, and all stakeholders who contributed to shaping this Plan. Delivering it, however, will require all of us.

Together, let us build a Chegutu where every household, every school, and every clinic enjoys safe water, dignified sanitation, and healthy hygiene practices — every day.

💧 Water is life. Sanitation is dignity. Hygiene is health. 💧

Visit Chegutu Rural District Council at ZITF 2026

Chegutu Rural District Council is proud to participate in the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair under the theme: "Connected Economies, Competitive Industries."

We invite stakeholders, investors, and members of the public to visit our exhibition stand located in the Marquee Tent to explore opportunities for collaboration and development.

📍 Location: Marquee Tent, ZITF Grounds
🎯 Theme: Connected Economies, Competitive Industries

We look forward to engaging with you.

🏁 Chasing Milestones along the Mupfure! 🏃‍♂️💨
​We are thrilled to announce the successful hosting of the Chegutu RDC Half Marathon! From the scenic banks of the Mupfure River to the finish line, our community showed up with incredible energy.
​Whether it was the 5km fun run, the 10km challenge, or the grueling 21.1km half marathon, every participant brought their A-game!
​🌟 A Special Shoutout!
​We are bursting with pride for our very own Councillor Charles Mugwagwa (Ward 14)! Not only did he represent the Council on the track, but he also clinched 2nd Place in the 21.1km race! 🥈🏅 Huge congratulations, Councillor, on your well-deserved medal and for leading by example.
​🙏 With Thanks to Our Partners:
​This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of:
​Charles Stewart (Sponsor)
​Eves Wellness (Management)
​CMdesigns
​The Chegutu RDC team was on the ground at our official water point, ensuring every runner stayed hydrated and motivated to reach the end! 💧✨
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🌟 Excellence in Leadership, Recognized! 🌟

​The Chegutu Rural District Council family is beaming with pride and extends its warmest, heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dan M. Zvobgo, on winning the prestigious Outstanding CEO in Mashonaland West award! 🏆

​This significant regional recognition is a powerful testament to Mr Zvobgo's visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and commitment to driving sustainable development and exceptional service delivery across our district.

​This is fantastic news for our district and a true reflection of his tireless dedication and vision for better service delivery. It's a privilege to serve alongside such inspiring leadership.
​Well deserved, Mr. Zvobgo! Let’s keep working! 🤝
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​Join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement! 🤝

✅ WE BROUGHT IT HOME! ✅
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Chegutu Rural District Council has been awarded Top Performing Rural Local Authority!
This award is not only a testament to our dedicated staff and leadership but also to YOU—our community, whose feedback, cooperation, and trust drive us to work harder every single day to improve service delivery and development in our district.
This recognition validates our strategic commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable development within our rural communities. We extend our deepest gratitude to the awarding body, our stakeholders, and the residents we serve.
We remain committed to maintaining this standard of excellence.
Thank you for walking this journey with us. Let’s keep building a better Chegutu District together! ✅✅

🌍 Chegutu Rural District Council | Strategic Plan Workshop 2026–2030

Day 4 Highlights | Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation

Today marked the fourth day of the Chegutu Rural District Council’s Strategic Plan Workshop for 2026–2030. The focus was on turning strategy into action — refining our implementation framework, strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems, and aligning departmental roles with our long-term vision.

Council leadership and key stakeholders engaged in productive sessions on risk management, resource mobilisation, and partnership development to ensure sustainable delivery of services to our communities.

As we move closer to finalising the Strategic Plan, the Council remains committed to accountability, innovation, and inclusive growth for all residents of Chegutu Rural District.