Online Reporter
Victor Maphosa
Mashonaland East Bureau
GOVERNMENT has completed construction of a Civil Registry office at Hwedza Centre, Mashonaland East Province, demonstrating President Mnangagwa and the Second Republic’s commitment to bringing essential services closer to the people.
In addition to the Civil Registry, a two-storey building has been constructed to house all Government departments at the district level, providing major relief to both civil servants and the community by centralising services under one roof.
President Mnangagwa’s focus on accelerating infrastructure development nationwide aims to transform livelihoods and improve access to services.
The new Civil Registry office brings much-needed convenience to the Hwedza community, which previously had to travel to Harare or Marondera for passport applications and other documentation.
Residents often woke as early as 4 a.m., endured long queues, and in some cases fell victim to unscrupulous individuals posing as agents—a situation now under control.
The office, now open to the public, reflects the Government’s principle of “leaving no one and no place behind.”
Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Advocate Itayi Ndudzo, reiterated the Government’s commitment to inclusive development as Zimbabwe advances toward Vision 2030—the goal of becoming an empowered, prosperous upper-middle-income economy.
“The scale and quality of infrastructure delivered under the Second Republic highlights significant progress in decentralising Government services,” he stated.
Mr Admire Dhliwayo, Hwedza Assistant District Development Coordinator, praised the development, noting that the Civil Registry project began in 2001 and is now fully operational.
The adjacent Government complex, started in 2004, is 98 percent complete and already occupied.
Previously, scattered Government offices at Hwedza Growth Point hampered service delivery. Now, residents benefit from a one-stop-shop in a modern building, boosting efficiency and coordination among ministries and agencies.
“This office building is a game changer,” Mr Dhliwayo said.
Ward 15 Councillor, Mr Lovemore Mukombe, expressed community excitement and gratitude, highlighting an end to long journeys for passports and disjointed service access.
Ms Charlotte Chigwedere, a local youth, commended the Government for tangible infrastructure progress: “We never imagined having a passport office in Hwedza. The Second Republic is truly leaving no one behind.”
Another resident, Mrs Auxillia Chironda, thanked President Mnangagwa for prioritising Hwedza, making critical services easily accessible and sparing residents costly and time-consuming trips.
This development follows the recent opening of a passport office in Murehwa, which also serves Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe, Mutoko, and Mudzi districts.
Since taking office, President Mnangagwa has emphasised infrastructure development, resulting in the completion of numerous stalled projects across the country.
