Chipinge Rural District Council

23/04/2026

Chipinge RDC at ZIFT 🇿🇼

Chipinge Rural District Council is proudly showcasing its vast investment and development opportunities at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZIFT).

From green fuel and renewable energy, dairy farming, tea plantations, and fruit processing, to rich black soils ideal for agriculture, Chipinge offers a fertile ground for growth. The district also boasts strong value‑addition prospects in macadamia, bananas, avocados, and other agro‑based industries, supported by ample land, water resources, and access to both local and international markets.

With unique natural endowments such as Chirinda Forest, wildlife, and tourism attractions, Chipinge RDC invites investors, partners, and innovators to connect, collaborate, and grow competitive industries.

📍 Visit the Chipinge RDC stand at ZIFT and be part of building connected economies and competitive industries.

17/04/2026

12/09/2025

Be sure to visit our stand at the Kumbanayi/Sanganai/Hlanganani 2025 Tourism Expo in Mutare. Together we can...

16/07/2025

Every quarter Council is subjected to a Performance Review where the Chief Executive Officer and Council Chairman's Performance Contracts are reviewed. Evidence of work done is demanded by the Office of the President and Cabinet. Pictured is the 2nd Quarter 2025 Performance Review held in Masvingo on 14 July 2025.

16/07/2025

Extension of Council offices at Checheche. Together we can...

07/07/2025

05/06/2025

Chipinge Rural District Council is proud to be the WINNER of the Sustainable Community Development Award (Rural) at the 2025 ZNCC Business Awards. Together we can ...

25/05/2025

ATTENTION: SHOP OWNERS (CHECHECHE)
We hereby inform you that Council shall collect bagged litter from the central shops every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning from 8am to 9.30am commencing on the 26th of May 2025.

16/10/2024

REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT: CHAPTER 29:12
NOTICE OF DRAFT MASTER PLAN ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
CHIPINGE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN

The Chipinge Rural District Council hereby gives notice, in terms of subsection (2) of section 15 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act, Chapter 29:12, as read with section 8 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning (Master and Local Plans) Regulations, 1977 that the Chipinge District Master Plan has been adopted and is now on public exhibition commencing on 15 October, 2024 ending 14 December 2024.

All the documents relevant to the draft master plan are on public exhibition at Chipinge Rural District Council Offices, Stand No. 858 Main Street, Chipinge and Checheche Growth Point Council Offices on Monday to Friday every week during normal working hours and can be accessed electronically via email: [email protected]
Any interested person or organization may make objections to, or representations regarding the master plan, in writing to the Acting provincial Planning Officer, Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Block C, Second Floor, Government Composite Building, Corner Robert Mugabe Way and Fourth Street, Mutare on or before 28 December 2024. Objections and representations should state the matters to which they relate and the grounds on which they are made.

Copies of such objections or representations must, at the same time, be sent to the Chief Executive Officer, Chipinge Rural District Council, Stand No. 858 Main Street, Chipinge or Email address [email protected]

B. MAMVOSHA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Explanatory note. The master plan covers the entire district of 5393 square kilometres in extent. This plan forms the main development framework for undertaking decisions on the use of land and buildings, including the promotion of social, environmental and economic development, proper land use planning, regulated development - control of illegal developments and return to sanity. It is largely land use based focusing on settlement planning, orderly development, creation of a health environment, promoting public safety and liveability. Elements of the smart city concepts were fused in, enhanced service delivery, infrastructure planning and enhancement as well as climate proofed agriculture. The ultimate objective is to bring about balanced development and improved quality of life.