Blessing Nduku
In a significant breakthrough for residents of Mkoba North, the government has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing water challenges in Mkoba 4 and 20. Through a strategic business unit partnership, the project promises to bring much-needed relief to households and businesses struggling with water scarcity.
This innovative approach not only highlights the government’s commitment to improving living conditions but also showcases the potential for public-private partnerships to drive meaningful change in communities.
Residents of the area, who have endured years of water shortages, have welcomed the development with gratitude, describing it as a lifeline. The new business units not only provide access to water but also enable small-scale gardening and other livelihood activities. “We are grateful to our Honorable MP and our President for initiating this progress. We can now set up gardens and be assured of a constant water supply,” one resident said. “Another resident expressed joy, saying, “We rarely get council water in this area.
This initiative has helped us survive. Water is life, and we have been deprived for too long.
The project was spearheaded by Mkoba North legislator Honourable Edgar Ncube, who said the intervention is aligned with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s development mantra of “leaving no one and no place behind.
Speaking during the ceremony, Hon Edgar Ncube stated that he saw the challenges people in Mkoba 20 and 4 were having and engaged the Minister of State to intervene.
“I realised that people in my constituency have been suffering for a long time due to a lack of reliable water. We engaged the Honourable Minister and our partners to deliver on the President’s call for inclusive development.
Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Owen Ncube, applauded the project as a reflection of the Second Republic’s commitment to sustainable development.
This initiative supports SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation and the National Development Strategy’s focus on health and wellbeing. It’s another step towards attaining upper-middle-income status before 2030.
The intervention comes amid criticism of Gweru’s opposition-led council, which residents blame for failing to address service delivery challenges.
The business units have offered hope, demonstrating how coordinated efforts can transform communities and restore dignity through access to basic resources.
The establishment of business units in Mkoba North marks a significant milestone in the government’s drive to deliver people-centred development. As access to clean water becomes a reality for thousands of households, residents now look forward to improved health, food security, and dignity.
The initiative not only addresses a basic need but also demonstrates how strategic partnerships and responsive leadership can transform lives one community at a time.“
