Insiza Rural District Council
Insiza Rural District Council
Insiza Rural District Council is located in Filabusi, situated in Matabeleland South province, Insiza district lies to the Southeast of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and borders Gwanda district to the South, Zvishavane to the east and Umzingwane district to the West.
Introduction
Insiza Rural District Council is located in Filabusi, situated in Matabeleland South province, Insiza district lies to the Southeast of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and borders Gwanda district to the South, Zvishavane to the east and Umzingwane district to the West.
The district is mostly in natural region four. This region experiences fairly low total rainfall (450-650 mm) and is subject to periodic seasonal droughts and severe dry spells during the rainy season. The rainfall is too low and uneven for cash cropping except in certain very favorable localities, where limited drought-resistant crops can afford a side-line. The economy should be based on livestock production. The council is a hub council in the hub and spoke programme for gender mainstreaming in local government. It is mentored by Umguza Rural District Council. It has a total of 30,372 households with an average household size of 4.0
Key Achievements
Heavily engaged in agricultural support programs, assisting farmers in accessing resources and training to enhance productivity.
Improved road infrastructure and access to clean water.
Embraced the gender mainstreaming by setting aside deliberate budgets that promotes inclusivity.
