Minister Nguluvhe Challenges Miners to Invest in Communities
By Staff Reporter
INSIZA – Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland South, Hon. Albert Nguluvhe, has called on the private sector to prioritize community-centered growth after commissioning a US$2.37 million road rehabilitation project in Insiza District.
The infrastructure project, funded by chrome mining giant F.S. Mining, saw the extensive restoration of 22 kilometers of the Malole-Dickson and Silalatshani-Sanali-Malole road network. The initiative was executed in collaboration with the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) and the Insiza Rural District Council.
Speaking at the official commissioning ceremony on Thursday, September 17, Minister Nguluvhe lauded F.S. Mining for its significant financial commitment, describing the partnership as a benchmark for corporate social responsibility in the province.
“I commend F.S. Mining for investing approximately US$2.37 million into this important road infrastructure,” Minister Nguluvhe said. “This is the kind of corporate-community partnership that we want to see across Matabeleland South Province. Companies must grow together with the communities in which they operate.”
The Minister emphasized that the project is a tangible realization of the Second Republic’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) and aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030. He characterized the restored routes as “arteries of development” that will facilitate trade and improve access to essential services.
“The rehabilitation of these roads is therefore not merely about improving a road; it is about improving the quality of life of our people,” he added.
During his address, Nguluvhe issued a challenge to other players in the extractive industry to move beyond profit-making and invest in “meaningful” projects that complement government programs.
The four-month project involved comprehensive regravelling and the reinforcement of four swampy sections using specialized rock structures. Beyond the main transit routes, the project also improved access roads to Malole and Zvikombe schools, ensuring safer travel for students.
According to provincial officials, the project also provided an immediate boost to the local economy by creating temporary employment for residents during the construction phase.
