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Rutendo Nyeve, Victoria Falls Reporter
COMMUNITIES in Matabeleland North Province are increasingly taking ownership of development initiatives, working closely with local authorities, Government departments, churches and private developers, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Richard Moyo has said.
Speaking on Thursday at the 2026–2030 Strategic Planning Workshop for the Office of the President and Cabinet in Victoria Falls, Minister Moyo said the inclusive development approach has strengthened accountability, enhanced community buy-in and ensured that projects respond to local needs and priorities.
“The year 2025 marked continued progress in the implementation of Government’s devolution and decentralisation policy. Across the province, communities are increasingly taking ownership of development initiatives.
“This inclusive approach has strengthened accountability, enhanced community buy-in and ensured that development interventions are responsive to local needs and priorities,” he said.
Minister Moyo noted that the collaborative model has contributed to the province’s growing economic momentum, with Matabeleland North recording an estimated gross domestic product of US$3 billion and attracting about US$9 billion in new investments in 2025.
He said the investments cut across key sectors such as mining, tourism, energy and agriculture, reflecting growing investor confidence in the province.
The Minister reiterated President Mnangagwa’s call for a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society Approach, emphasising that development is a shared responsibility.
He urged stakeholders to maintain unity, servant leadership and collective commitment in order to translate Matabeleland North’s vast potential into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens.
