Marondera Rural District Council
Marondera Rural District Council
Marondera RDC is located in Mashonaland East Province. It shares boundary with Seke to the west, Hwedza to the south, Makoni to the east (Manicaland), and Murewa to the north.
Introduction
Marondera RDC is located in Mashonaland East Province. It shares boundary with Seke to the west, Hwedza to the south, Makoni to the east (Manicaland), and Murewa to the north. The district is found approximately 72 kilometers away from Harare in the eastern direction. Marondera District covers approximately, 3,4141km which boasts of its agriculture and mining economy. The district serves 37,361 households with an average size of 3.6.
The appropriate climatic conditions, areas of natural and undisturbed woodland, perennial river systems, home to terrific archaeological sites as well as cultural and religious heritage sites enhances tourism investment. The district has got 19 clinics. Council is a spoke in the hub and spoke programme for gender mainstreaming mentored by Murehwa RDC
Key Achievements
79% of market stands were allocated to women, 4% men, 5% PWD and 12% youth on an equal opportunity basis.
Council allocated 20% procurement tenders to women-owned businesses in 2023.
30% of the councilors for Marondera Rural District Council are women.
Awards
Stories of change