The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Matabeleland South and Member of Parliament for Beitbridge East, Honourable Albert Nguluvhe, has launched a Poultry Pass-On Project aimed at enhancing household incomes, promoting food security, and economically empowering rural communities.
The programme officially began on Saturday with the delivery of 150 start-up chickens to the Tshikwalakwala community. The poultry was distributed to various beneficiary groups by the local ZANU PF leadership on behalf of the Honourable Minister, marking the start of a 12-month rollout plan across all wards in Beitbridge East Constituency.
In an interview, Minister Nguluvhe said the initiative will transform communities.
“Our goal is to empower communities to become self-reliant through chicken breeding ventures that not only improve nutrition but also uplift household incomes. This is part of Government’s broader thrust to accelerate rural development and reduce poverty.”
Minister Nguluvhe added that the phased implementation will ensure every ward benefits and that no one is left behind in the country’s development trajectory.
“This is not a once-off handout. It is a practical empowerment model that promotes accountability, productivity, and shared growth within our communities,” he said.
The Poultry Pass-On Project targets a wide range of community members, including schools, war veterans, widows, village heads, children of war veterans, youth, and women’s leagues. Beneficiaries will rear the chickens and pass on chicks to other households, creating a sustainable cycle of empowerment and shared growth.
Local leaders and community members have welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely and impactful intervention that addresses the needs of rural households.
The Poultry Pass-On Project is expected to stimulate local economies, improve nutrition, and promote entrepreneurship across Beitbridge East, reinforcing Government’s commitment to building an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
The initiative aligns with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and Vision 2030, which promote inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods through devolution and grassroots participation.
