Peter Tanyanyiwa
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Herald Correspondent
Residents of Unit P in Ward 8, Chitungwiza, have received a major boost following the commissioning of a community borehole by Chitungwiza Municipality Proportional Representation Councillor, Cde Betty Jasoni, marking the second such project she has delivered within a fortnight.
The latest intervention is set to ease persistent water challenges that have long affected households in the high-density suburb, with community members now assured of reliable access to clean water.
The borehole, drilled and rehabilitated through a partnership facilitated by Cde Jasoni in collaboration with the Tzu Chi Foundation, was officially opened at a colourful ceremony attended by community members, war veterans and local leadership structures.
Speaking at the event, Cde Betty Jasoni said the initiative was part of ongoing efforts to improve livelihoods in line with the Government’s development agenda.
“This project is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together as a community. I am deeply grateful to His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose leadership continues to open opportunities for development at the grassroots level,” she said.
She said the Second Republic’s Vision 2030 agenda, which seeks to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy, was anchored on improving access to basic services such as clean water.
“Vision 2030 is about uplifting communities and ensuring no one and no place is left behind. Access to safe water is fundamental to health, dignity and economic productivity, and this borehole will go a long way in transforming lives here in Ward 8,” said Cde Jasoni.
The councillor urged residents to safeguard the facility and promote unity regardless of political or religious affiliation.
“Let us use this resource responsibly and in harmony. Development knows no political boundaries, and this borehole is for everyone,” she said.
Cde Jasoni also called on the youth to play a proactive role in supporting vulnerable members of the community.
“The availability of water should inspire us to care for the elderly and persons with disabilities. As a community, we must ensure that no one is left behind, and I will continue to support such initiatives, including the provision of basic commodities,” she said.
In recent weeks, Cde Jasoni has extended humanitarian support to residents by distributing 10kg rice packages to over 500 beneficiaries, targeting the elderly and persons with disabilities.
She also used the occasion to encourage residents to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB 3), which seeks to align governance structures with the country’s development trajectory.
“CAB 3 presents an opportunity for citizens to deepen their understanding of governance and development processes. I urge those who have participated in awareness programmes to conscientise others so that we move forward as an informed and united nation,” she said.
Local residents expressed gratitude for the intervention, noting that the borehole would significantly reduce the burden of travelling long distances in search of water.
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