Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Midlands Province, Owen Ncube, is set to oversee a series of development-focused handovers in Kwekwe District, today.
In a statement by the Midlands Information Desk, yesterday, the day’s activities will begin at 1000hrs with the handover of 41 Starlink kits at Amaveni Drug and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Center. The kits will be distributed to Junior Members of Parliament, Senators, Senator Chief, Girls, and Disability Quarter, with the aim of bridging the digital divide and improving access to information.
“This initiative bridges the digital divide, enhancing connectivity and access to information for vulnerable groups, supporting education, healthcare, and economic opportunities,” the Midlands Information Desk said.
Later in the day, Minister Ncube will hand over cellphones to Kwekwe District Headmen, a move intended to improve communication and coordination of development initiatives in rural areas.
“The handover of cellphones will empower headmen to facilitate development and respond more effectively to community needs,” the Information Desk added.
The Minister will also preside over the distribution of 249 sewing machines, 104 bicycles, and non-communicable disease (NCD) equipment, aimed at bolstering livelihoods and health services.
According to the Information Desk, the donations are intended to “empower communities, promote economic growth, and support livelihoods. Sewing machines boost entrepreneurship, bicycles enhance mobility, and NCD equipment improves healthcare access, aligning with Government efforts to uplift Midlands Province.”
The Midlands Information Desk confirmed that the handovers form part of a broader Government strategy to strengthen community resilience and socio-economic development, particularly in rural and marginalised areas.
The Midlands Province Government has in recent years prioritised digital inclusion, community health, and small-scale entrepreneurship as core pillars of local development. Today’s initiatives in Kwekwe reflect a continuation of these efforts, with particular focus on equipping vulnerable groups and local leadership structures with tools to improve education, healthcare, and economic outcomes.
