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SAMUEL NJINJA RECENTLY IN GUTU
Barely a week after clinching victory in the recent by-election, newly elected ZANU PF Member of Parliament for Gutu East, Zvarevashe Masvingise, has set in motion an ambitious slate of community development projects aimed at transforming one of Zimbabwe’s long-marginalised rural constituencies.
Masvingise’s swift mobilisation of government agencies and implementation of tangible development initiatives signals a deliberate pivot from rhetoric to results—one that many in the region see as overdue.
In an interview with Business Times during a visit to Gutu East, Masvingise laid out a multi-sectoral development blueprint centred around digital inclusion, climate-resilient agriculture, and sustainable water infrastructure. “Access to a stable network is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for economic and educational development,” Masvingise said, as he toured sites earmarked for ICT rollouts.
Connectivity for Learning and Growth
Chief among his priorities is the digital inclusion of rural communities, a long-standing challenge in the area.
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services has already dispatched a technical team to assess network coverage gaps in Chief Munyikwa’s jurisdiction, which includes Wards 15, 16, and 36.
The initiative dovetails with broader national efforts to close the digital divide between urban and rural communities, particularly in the education sector.
Kurai Primary School has already received 10 laptops under an ICT enhancement programme, and plans are afoot to establish a fully equipped computer laboratory at the school.
Equipment including routers, tables, and smart screens is expected to arrive next week. “The schoolchildren here must not be left behind in the digital revolution,” said Masvingise. “This is about preparing our next generation to participate meaningfully in the economy. ”
Rethinking Agriculture in the Age of Climate Change
Agricultural transformation, particularly through climate-smart practices, forms the second pillar of Masvingise’s development agenda.
In Mapako Village, located in Ward 39, a newly installed solar-powered borehole now supports a drought mitigation garden.
The initiative, which includes water storage tanks and ongoing land preparation, is designed to ensure food security through sustainable irrigation.
Not far from there, in Alight Village, villagers began tilling the land two days ago in preparation for drip irrigation infrastructure that promises water efficiency and enhanced productivity. “These gardens are more than just projects—they are lifelines,” said Masvingise. “Climate resilience must start at the village level. ”
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