THE Zimplats Mhondoro-Ngezi, Chegutu,
These include a piped water initiative at Neuso business centre,
Minister of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution,
Speaking at Neuso, Chombo hailed the CSOT for spearheading projects transforming communities and helping government fulfil President
"Earlier, we commissioned the Gavhunga classroom block which had been destroyed by hailstorms and burrowed by termites. Now we are here at Neuso to commission the piped water scheme, all made possible through the community share ownership scheme.
"We are not merely cutting ribbons, but this signifies that we are building our country brick-by-brick, stone upon stone. We are also fulfilling the President's broad vision and NDS," said the minister.
She told the gathering that in 2011, the government engaged
"...for the past 13 years, the scheme has managed to undertake many projects, which include construction of classroom blocks, teachers' accommodation in many schools, drilling boreholes, building bridges and roads, construction of clinics and buying ambulances," said Chombo, who is also Zvimba North Member of
Zimplats Mhondoro-Ngezi, Chegutu, Zvimba CSOT chief executive officer, Wilson Chinzou pledged commitment to further bring various developmental projects to the three beneficiary districts.
"All the people in Mhondoro-Ngezi, Chegutu and Zvimba are beneficiaries of this trust, so we will reach out to everyone in every corner possible to help with various projects.
"We look forward to allocating more resources this year, towards year-end, to enable us to get into districts and embark on more projects," said Chinzou.
He hinted at the establishment of a
Also, Chinzou said the CSOT will set aside finances to set up an
A model of excellence, the CSOT is underwritten by trustees, chaired by Chief Chirau, and generates funds through significant shareholding in
Neuso Ward 2 Councillor
"Our people were at risk of dying of diseases such as cholera due to drinking dirty water. Having running water from taps has enhanced the health and sanitation at Neuso, we are so grateful," Garakara told New Zimbabwe.com.
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