- Three constituencies in Manicaland, Zimbabwe, received US$75,000 in development funding.
- The disbursement was made under the Presidential Constituency Empowerment Fund.
- Mutare North, Mutare West, and Mutare South each received US$25,000.
- The event took place yesterday at Marange High School in Zimunya, Manicaland.
The initiative, officiated by Presidential Special Advisor Dr. Paul Tungwarara, aims to bypass bureaucratic delays and directly deliver resources to communities. Dr. Tungwarara announced plans to expand the fund nationwide, and a new Village Presidential Empowerment Fund will be launched to reach 35,000 villages within six months. Alongside the financial boost, two trucks of fertilizer and 1,000 bicycles were distributed, with pledges to renovate Marange Hospital and refurbish teacher residences.
Minister Mugadza hailed the fund as a crucial tool for development, stating that ‘Empowerment is a political weapon against poverty’ and praising the Presidential Advisor for transforming President Mnangagwa’s policies into tangible, grassroots projects. This move is seen as a significant step towards local community development and empowerment, addressing long-standing needs at the grassroots level.
Timeline
- January 12, 2026, early morning UTC: The Herald publishes details of the US$75,000 disbursement in Manicaland.
- January 11, 2026: Thousands of villagers gathered at Marange High School for the disbursement event.
Key Players
- Dr. Paul Tungwarara: Presidential Special Advisor, officiated the event.
- Minister Mugadza: Described the fund as a vital tool for development.
- Villagers of Mutare North, West, and South: Direct beneficiaries of the fund and other distributed resources.
