Zim GBC News | Mat South Correspondent
BEITBRIDGE – The government has mobilised support for Beitbridge residents after recurrent flooding during the ongoing rainy season wrecked homes and destroyed essential belongings, exposing critical infrastructure challenges in the opposition-led municipality.
Residents in low-lying areas, particularly in Dulivhadzimu and Mtendlovu suburbs, are counting heavy losses, with many household goods, food stocks, and personal items ruined. The situation has intensified scrutiny of the local authority’s crisis management.
“My groceries were swept away, and even my children’s school books were destroyed,” said Anna Mbedzi of Dulivhadzimu.
“We are left with nothing.”
Another Mtendlovu resident, Jameson Ndlovu, described a nightly battle against the water:
“We constantly sweep water from our homes and use buckets to remove it, but our fridges, blankets and other possessions were soaked. It’s a real hardship for families here.”
Authorities have now prioritised the relocation of families from the most vulnerable areas.
“We are conducting a feasibility study to determine whether to relocate residents or improve drainage infrastructure,” said Beitbridge Municipality Town Clerk, Mr Loud Ramakgapola.
Beitbridge West Legislator, Honourable Thusani Ndou, backed the plan:
“Relocating flood-affected families to higher ground would be much safer and provide a permanent solution.”
The Provincial leadership has warned of stricter oversight. Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Albert Nguluvhe, stated,
“We should work together. We have also talked about the possible reallocation of the affected people, and if, as Council, you are failing, we will be forced to bring a commission to run this Municipality.”
The intervention is framed within the government’s broader development agenda, reflecting the Second Republic’s commitment under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) to enhance service delivery and accelerate national transformation.
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