Online Reporter
Thupeyo Muleya
Beitbridge Bureau
MATABELELAND South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Albert Nguluvhe has mobilised resources for the completion of a new clinic in Beitbridge town, which is set to cater for new suburbs north of the border town and travellers in transit through the area.
The project began in 2023, but has been progressing at a snail’s pace due to limited funding from the Beitbridge Municipality.
The local authority has set a budget of US$178 000 to complete the project, and the main building is at window level.
To support the project, Minister Nguluvhe mobilised 100 bags of cement and 20 000 standard bricks procured under the Beitbridge East Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to help complete the health facility.
The Mabidi Clinic is expected to service suburbs including Tshitaudze (covering Ha Mangavha, PWD, and Hlalani Khuhle areas), Madinginye (New Medium Density), and Mabidi (Medium and Low Density), located west along the Beitbridge to Bulawayo Road.
“This event is not just about infrastructure; it is about improving lives, strengthening communities, and advancing equitable access to essential services for our people,” said Minister Nguluvhe while officiating at the handover ceremony.
He said the resource mobilisation and support for the clinic construction reflect the Government’s unwavering commitment to inclusive development under the Devolution Agenda.
“Through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), we are empowering local communities to identify and address their most pressing needs,” said Minister Nguluvhe.
“The construction of this clinic stands as a testament to what can be achieved when Government, local authorities, and communities work together with a shared vision. Access to healthcare is a fundamental right, and no citizen should be left behind due to distance or lack of facilities.
“The establishment of Mabidi Clinic will bring healthcare services closer to the people of this area. It will reduce travel distances, ease the burden on existing health institutions, and improve response times in emergencies.”
He added that the construction of Mabidi Clinic aligns with national development priorities and Vision 2030, which seeks to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income society.
The Minister also commended the Beitbridge East Constituency Development Fund Committee and all stakeholders involved for prioritising the allocation of resources to this vital health services project.
He highlighted that while the Government and its partners provide resources, the sustainability of such projects will depend on the community itself.
“I urge residents to take ownership of this facility, safeguard it against vandalism, and support the healthcare workers who will serve here. Development is most successful when communities are active participants, not just beneficiaries,” said Minister Nguluvhe.
Acting Mayor, Councillor Emanuel Takutaku, said the town’s population was growing rapidly, hence the need to match its growth with the provision of critical services.
“For years, our mothers and children from this particular area have walked long distances to Dulivhadzimu Clinic or to the district hospital to seek treatment. Some had complications on their way, so when this clinic is completed, that narrative is going to change,” he said.
“We want to sincerely welcome this donation towards this project. Honourable Minister, this is not just cement and bricks — it is hope, it is dignity, and it is life for our people.
“To our municipality, let me remind you that accountability starts now. This donation must build the clinic walls we promised our people. We will keep a register, and every bag of cement and every brick must be accounted for.”
