BIRRA

07/11/2025

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06/11/2025

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Bikita RDC In Massive Mordenisation Drive To Lure Investors.

Centre News Service Delivery Hub.

The Bikita Rural District Council (BRDC) has embarked on massive developmental projects that have uplifted the face of the district in a bid to lure investors and make the district a middle class income economic nucleus.

Starting with the uplifting of the face of its Central Business District the local authority has installed traffic lights at an accident prone intersection along the Masvingo-Mutare road at Nyika growth point.

This move has been received with gratitude and interest from stakeholders across various sectors in Masvingo Province as BRDC has become one of the few rural local authorities to install traffic lights in the country.

BRDC Acting Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Arnold Mtuke said they were working tirelessly on the development front to uplift and transform the face of the district and turn it into a local economic hub.

“We installed traffic lights with the aim of managing problematic sections of the growth point which were experiencing a significantly high number of traffic accidents for vehicles and pedestrians, consequently losing lives.

We decided to manage the problem by installing a solar traffic light to control traffic flow and also focusing on the mordenisation agenda hence solving a problem and also focusing on modernizing the growth point,”



Mtuke added that BRDC aims to expand Nyika and make it a more attractive space for investors.

In its modernization drive the local authority also celebrated the receipt of a modern refuse compactor to improve waste collection and management recently.

“Waste management is also at the core of creating areas which attract investors through clean and smart business centers and we have taken it upon ourselves to tackle waste management through procuring a refuse compactor to properly collect and dispose waste in an efficient and modern way. We have also procured skip bins and are in the process of increasing availability of public bins to keep Nyika Growth Point clean and attractive” added Mtuke.

Residents of Bikita have hailed the intiatives by the local authority saying they are creditable and are set to uplift their lives.

“Bikita Residents and Ratepayers Association (BIRRA) commends Bikita RDC for progress in healthcare, infrastructure, waste management, and road development. The Chibvure Clinic, Pambudzi Conference Facility, traffic lights at Nyika Growth Point, improved waste services through buying Refuse truck and new dip tanks are notable milestones. Continued transparency, community involvement, and sust justainability will ensure lasting benefits for all residents,” said BIRRA Coordinator Bright Madhuyu.

As if that is not enough the local authority is undertaking many other developmental projects including the construction of clinics, road rehabilitation and drilling of boreholes to improve access to water.

“We currently have several other projects going on across the district. Notable ones include the recently opened Chibvure Clinic in ward 29. We have other clinics under construction which include Dungu, Norumedzo, Matsvange, Mudzami and Chivaka doted across the district. We also have community halls which we are constructing to increase social amenities- Wards 22, Ward 11, and 32,” added Mtuke

18/10/2025

Robot at Nyika.Thank Bikita RDC.

28/07/2024

26/06/2024

BIRRA Communiqué on Devolution Program in Bikita*

*Date:* June 24, 2024

*To:* All Stakeholders

*Introduction:*
We, the Bikita Residents and Ratepayers Association (BIRRA), welcome the devolution program in Bikita and acknowledge the progress made so far. We appreciate the efforts of the government, local authority, and development partners in implementing this program.

*Key Demands:*

- *Transparency and Accountability:* We demand regular updates and transparency in the use of devolution funds to ensure accountability and value for money.

- *Community Participation:* We urge the local authority to involve residents in decision-making processes and ensure that projects align with community needs and priorities.

- *Infrastructure Development:* We request the construction of more schools, clinics, and roads to improve access to basic services.

- *Economic Empowerment:* We demand support for local entrepreneurs and small-scale farmers to boost economic growth and job creation.

- *Social Services:* We appeal for improved access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare services.

*Conclusion:*
We believe that the devolution program has the potential to transform Bikita and improve the lives of residents. We commit to working with all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of this program.

*Signed:*on

Bikita Residents and Ratepayers Association (BIRRA)

17/06/2024

BIRRA Calls for Transparency and Accountability: Revisiting BRDC Bylaws

The Bikita Residents Ratepayers Association (BIRRA) demands that BRDC opens up the bylaws governing our district to public scrutiny. We believe that bylaws should serve the people, not just council officials.

We urge BRDC to:

- Publish all bylaws and related documents
- Engage the community in the review and revision of bylaws
- Ensure transparency and accountability in governance
- Prioritize the needs and interests of our residents

It's time to revisit the BRDC bylaws and ensure they align with the people's aspirations. BIRRA will continue to fight for transparency and accountability.

10/06/2024

Bikita Residents and Ratepayers Association (BIRRA) is a residents' association in Bikita, Masvingo province, Zimbabwe. Some of the issues the association has been involved in include ¹ ² ³:
- Exposing corruption at Bikita Rural District Council
- Objecting to the council's purchase of vehicles for its executives without consulting ratepayers
- Alleging inflation of the cost of borehole drilling by the council
- Advocating for service delivery and accountability from the council
- Engaging with other stakeholders, such as the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, on natural resource governance and peace building

13/03/2024

UZ female student part of Bikita Minerals US$63 500 fuel fraud gang

Bernard Ziwewe
The Loud Voice Reporter
BIKITA- A University of Zimbabwe (UZ) female student, Tadiwanashe Chitingwiza who was doing attachment at Sino Mine owned Bikita Minerals last year is part of a gang of 5 employees who allegedly defrauded the company of US$ 63 500 worth of fuel in March 2023.

The matter which appeared before Bikita resident magistrate Rutendo Jakati on January 6 had been moving at a tortoise’s pace since it came to light on March 16, 2023 as the defence counsel which include four top notch lawyers requested the presiding magistrate to recuse herself on the matter saying she had keen interest on the matter.

The UZ student was the only one of the group of five who did not have legal representation as some of her co-accused hired top of the range lawyers to represent them.

Standing in for the state prosecutor Richard Nyamuwomba told the court that on March 8, 2023, Vision Nyashadzashe Chigerwe (29), Tinashe Zhuwawo (37), Phedelice Masiiwa(58), Tadiwanashe Chitingwiza (22) and Darlington Matanga (39) hatched a plan to defraud Bikita Minerals of 40 000 liters of diesel which were to be delivered by Southern diesel company on that day.

Chigerwe, Zhuwawo and Masiiwa who are all stocks officers at Bikita Minerals connived with Matanga who is a truck driver of Blue Horizon trucks which had been contracted by Southern diesel company to ferry the diesel, and a security guard called Edwin Marecha who is employed by Armor Shied security company.

The State further alleges that the trio diverted the truck which had a horse with registration number AEZ5401 and its tanker trailer with registration number AEZ4314 loaded with 40 000 liters of diesel to an unknown destination.
Chigerwe and Zhuwawo then processed a Goods Received Note with serial number 214146. The note reflected that 40 000 litres of diesel had been delivered at Bikita Minerals.

Matanga is said to have tendered his truck de

16/02/2024

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