Makonde RDCAt the Mash West Agricultural Show, Makonde RDC is reporting the practical work being delivered through its local authority mandate and Minimum Service Delivery Standards.
Explore Makonde RDC services, projects and community initiatives. Select a flyer to view the original submitted artwork at full size.
Reliable borehole drilling for residents, farmers, institutions and communities.
Makonde RDC offers borehole drilling services across the district. For bookings and enquiries, use the telephone and WhatsApp contact numbers shown on the flyer.
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New, accessible and hygienic toilets supporting an Open Defecation Free Makonde.
The Ward 18 facilities are functional, disability-accessible, regularly maintained and equipped for handwashing. The initiative encourages every household to use proper toilets and practise good hygiene.
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Register interest in upcoming residential stands at Murereka–Lions Den.
Available stand sizes range from 300 m² to 2,500 m². The flyer provides the quoted high-density and medium/low-density prices per square metre and council contact details for registration.
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A 50-bed hostel and ablution facilities designed to support up to 120 girls.
This Minimum Service Delivery Standards project provides safer accommodation with eight showers and six toilets, strengthening access to education and social amenities for girls.
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Council services made simple—available online anytime and anywhere.
Residents can use the secure portal to make payments, upload proof of payment, report issues, rate services, apply for stands and access statements, requests and records.
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A scholarship programme helping ensure that no child is left behind.
The programme supports orphans, vulnerable children, child-headed families, girls at risk of dropping out and families living in extreme poverty, including tuition, boarding fees and meals for qualifying boarding pupils.
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Growing the Mhangura community through local governance and development.
Established in 2023, the Town Board manages local development and services. Its roadmap includes educational hubs and the stewardship of community infrastructure such as the GMB silos and local stadium.
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Clean water, safe sanitation and hygiene education for healthier communities.
The WASH programme protects boreholes, supports household toilets, trains and employs local women in construction, and works to reduce waterborne disease while advancing clean water and sanitation goals.
View full flyer →Makonde Rural District Council is constructing a culvert at Chebanga Primary School to improve drainage and create safer, more dependable access to the school and surrounding community. The works demonstrate how Council’s infrastructure mandate translates into practical service improvements where residents need them.
The project supports MSDS expectations for maintained public infrastructure, safer access routes, effective drainage and visible monitoring of Council works.
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A Council water bowser applies water to the road surface as part of maintenance works. Watering reduces airborne dust for nearby residents and road users while providing the moisture needed for more effective grading and compaction of the unsealed road.
Routine road maintenance, dust control and safer access demonstrate responsive infrastructure management under Makonde RDC’s mandate.
The Ward 18 comparison shows the change from a deeply eroded, rocky track to a graded and more passable road surface. This is practical infrastructure delivery that helps communities and agricultural activity move more reliably.
Installation of a piped water scheme is underway, with tank, pipework and supporting infrastructure being prepared on site. The project advances reliable access to safe water for households and strengthens healthier, more resilient communities.
The piped water scheme aligns with Minimum Service Delivery Standards for safe, reliable and accessible water supply, while demonstrating visible delivery of Makonde RDC's public health and infrastructure mandate.
Mwemba Village Six now has standard household toilets, supporting the community's achievement of Open Defecation Free status. The sanitation facilities, together with handwashing arrangements, promote dignity, safer hygiene practices and improved public health across the whole village.
Mwemba Village Six demonstrates progress toward Minimum Service Delivery Standards for safe sanitation, household hygiene and healthier settlements, with the community sustaining Open Defecation Free status.
Beekeeping training has been completed at Ditchwe, equipping participants with practical knowledge and protective equipment for safer hive management. The initiative combines skills development and sustainable honey production with conservation of wetland vegetation and pollinator habitat.
The completed Ditchwe training strengthens local skills while supporting Makonde RDC's commitment to wetland protection, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and productive livelihoods based on healthy natural resources.
Agriculture is central to Makonde’s local economy. Our role is to create the conditions in which farmers, agribusinesses and communities can thrive: dependable infrastructure, accessible services, responsible land use and practical technology.
Road grading, bridge and drainage work improve access to inputs, schools, clinics and markets—especially for rural producers.
Our portal and mobile experience make payments, statements, applications and issue reporting more accessible and accountable.
Better land-use planning, wetlands protection, water infrastructure and environmental stewardship support production for the long term.
News, demonstrations and conversations from the Makonde RDC exhibition stand.
Demonstrations, interviews and field stories showing how better local services strengthen agriculture.
Explore the complete Minimum Service Delivery Standards framework. On mobile, tap each numbered standard to reveal how it connects to daily life, agriculture and accountable local development.
Safe, reliable and accessible water infrastructure supports households, livestock, institutions and productive communities.
Household toilets, public sanitation, hygiene promotion and ODF communities protect dignity and public health.
Regular collection, safe disposal, recycling and cleaner settlements reduce environmental and health risks.
Trafficable roads, functioning drainage and public lighting improve safety and connect farmers to services and markets.
Transparent decisions, sound financial management, public participation and responsive digital services build trust.
Wetland protection, veld-fire management, restoration and clean public spaces preserve resources for future generations.
Environmental health, inspections, disease prevention and safe community facilities support healthier residents.
Planned settlements and accessible schools, clinics, markets, recreation and community facilities improve quality of life.
First-hand experiences from farmers, residents and partners will be shared here with their permission.