The Gudomutovhoti Nutrition Garden in Ward 14, Mwenezi East Constituency, has emerged as a model for rural development, providing clean water, improved nutrition, and income to households in the Mutove area.
Anchored on a solar-powered borehole, the project supplies water for both agricultural use and domestic needs, supporting vegetable production, livestock watering, and household consumption.
It is part of the government’s Rural Development 8.0 programme aimed at improving rural livelihoods.
Mwenezi East lawmaker, Sheillah Chikomo, said the garden was a clear example of how solarised boreholes can transform communities.
“The Gudomutovhoti irrigation scheme is a shining beacon of how solarised boreholes are driving development in rural communities,” she said during a tour of the garden project.
“We are enriching lives by addressing food security, water access, and livelihoods all at once.”
Chikomo said the progress made in Ward 14 reflected the community’s commitment to sustainable development and government’s push for inclusive economic empowerment.
“What we are witnessing here is not just a garden — it is a reflection of Rural Development 8.0 in action,” she said.
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Zanu PF Masvingo provincial member, Sikhulekile Moyo, also praised the project as a game changer.
Villagers praised the project for providing reliable water access and creating income-generating opportunities through vegetable farming.
Many described the initiative as life-changing, especially in an area previously affected by water shortages.
The Gudomutovhoti project is one of several being implemented in Mwenezi East under the government’s rural development agenda, in line with Vision 2030.
