By Nyaradzo Chitungo, Zimbabwe
The donation of housing stands to 10 people with disabilities (PWDs) and 5 people with albinism by Zimbabwean developer Craft Properties is a symbol of national unity and a step toward inclusive development, Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Marian Chombo said.
She made the remarks at the handover ceremony of the residential stands, held recently at Kadoma Civic Centre in the western Midlands of Zimbabwe.
Chombo emphasized that the gesture went beyond charity, aligning with the government’s long-term vision of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030, a goal set under the country’s National Development Strategy and supported by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“This act transcends charity work; it symbolizes the unity and development we wish to see across Kadoma and the nation,” she said.
She highlighted that Craft Properties’ philanthropic efforts extend nationwide, citing their previous contributions in Masvingo Province, which included 30 residential stands, 10 wheelchairs, a complete solar-powered borehole, a toilet, and two new classroom blocks for Easterly Primary School.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to providing housing for all and upholding laws that protect the disabled community. She called on government departments and non-governmental organizations to ensure all new buildings are wheelchair-accessible.
Speaking at the event, which coincided with Kadoma’s 25th anniversary as a city, CEO and Founder of Craft Properties, Professor Kudakwashe Tarubereka, said: “We have taken heed of the president’s mantra of ‘Nyika inovakwa newene vayo’, a country is built by its own people.”
He urged the private sector to partner with government in nation-building, adding: “What you are witnessing today is a testament to what happens when the private sector steps forward as a genuine partner to government. These residential stands are not just parcels of land; they are a bridge to equality, a doorway to dignity, and a foundation for generational stability.”
Tarubereka noted that the initiative supports Zimbabwe’s ambition to achieve an upper-middle-income economy by 2030, a goal being advanced under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and the Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 2 (zero hunger), and SDG 3 (good health and well-being).
Moses Marufu, Kadoma Chairman for PWDs, expressed gratitude for the donation. “I am deeply moved by this gesture. Professor Tarubereka has always supported us. He previously donated wheelchairs, and now he has provided residential stands,” he said.
Marufu also called for a dedicated workspace where people with disabilities can manufacture assistive devices, making them more affordable and accessible.
The ceremony was also attended by Kadoma Mayor Cllr Nigel Ruzario, Gift Mambipiri, Member of Parliament for Kadoma Central, and other local officials.
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