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IN a move aimed at decentralisation and bringing government services closer to the people, the Cabinet has approved the relocation of Matabeleland North Provincial Offices from Bulawayo Metropolitan Province to Lupane Centre.
In his post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said the report on the relocation was presented by Vice President Kembo Mohadi.
“The Vice President visited Lupane Centre in Matabeleland North Province on the 20th of June 2024 to establish the state of readiness of the civil servant housing units and the Government complex offices for occupancy while also checking on the status of the construction work at the Lupane Provincial Hospital.
“The civil servants’ houses are 90 percent complete while the Government complex is complete. The houses can be immediately completed, while the Government Offices can also be utilised before the end of the third quarter of 2024. Fifty-five Government officials have volunteered to immediately relocate to Lupane and are ready to move,” said Minister Muswere.
He said a total of 19 houses have already been allocated to the 55 Government officials from the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies for the relocation. Accordingly, the public will be served from the Provincial Capital, Lupane with effect from 1 September 2024.
The Cabinet also approved the report on the hosting of the 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, to be held from Monday, 26 August 2024 to Saturday, 31 August 2024, which was presented by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Masuka.
Minister Muswere said the show which will be running under the theme “Cultivating Prosperity: Growing business. Innovating for change. Nurturing our future.” will feature sections such as agri-produce drawing entrants from winners of Provincial Shows, tobacco, cotton and livestock.
“To date, 430 exhibitors have taken space compared to 410 exhibitors last year. Foreign exhibitors from India; South Africa; Zambia; Pakistan; Eswatini; Japan; Russia; Mozambique; China; Malawi; and Tanzania have already confirmed their participation.
“The show will also feature the National Agribusiness Conference; Environmental, Social and Governance Conference; Research for Agricultural Excellence Indaba; and Diplomatic Network Business Conference. In terms of Sports and Entertainment, artists and musicians have been lined up,” said Dr Muswere.
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