Shurugwi Statistics
Vision
Mission
Core Values
Background Information
The Beuty of Shurugwi
Sound local governance and enhanced service provision by 2030.
Shurugwi Vision
To promote the provision of efficient and effective services through sustainable development for the betterment of the entire community.
As Shurugwi Town Council we are guided by the following core values;
| Transparency | Clarity and openness in all process above board. |
| Accountability |
The pillars of accountability are 1. Leadership and empowerment 2. Professionalism and Respect 3. Supportive and unified 4. Communication excellence 5. Effective decision making |
| Professionalism | Council will hold the highest standard of work ethic. |
| Integrity |
Town council’s pillars of integrity 1. Truthfulness 2. Reliability 3. Uprightness |
| Sustainability | Council will meet the development needs of the present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. |
| Inclusivity | Council will strive to collaborate with our resident’s and diverse groups of stake holders as partners and teams to enhance value to our stakeholders |
Shurugwi is a town situated 33km from Midlands’ Provincial capital of Gweru City. It has a population of 23500. It is endowed with natural resources, which has not been used to its advantage. If there are explored to the maximum Shurugwi can expand to become a large urban centre. The investment opportunities in this regard include;
Shurugwi town council is a body cooperate established in terms of the urban councils act 29:15 and subsequently the constitution of Zimbabwe amendment number 20 of 2013.
Shurugwi s name was derived from a nearby bare oval granite hill that resembled the shape of a pigpen (selukwe) of the local Karanga people.
It is the centre of gold and chrome mining, the town has seen a resurgence of mining activities after the discovery of platinum at Unki.
It is dominated by the great dyke which disserts it in the middle. It has great rivers Tokwe river locally known as Tungwi which runs in the middle of Rockford farmlands making the area great for agricultural projects in addition to the mineral wealth.
The town comprises of 13 administrative wards
The town has various beauties, amenities, and attractions such as the, Wolfshall Pass commonly known as Boterekwa due to the winding of the road as it negotiates its way up and between mountains. It also has beautiful sight resources such as Peak view, Dunrven falls.