Tsholotsho Plans 644-Stand Madona Township
Story By Silas Nkala
Tsholotsho Rural District Council wants private investors to help build a new suburb called Madona. The council is looking for partners to service and develop 644 residential, commercial and institutional stands.
The council is inviting pension funds, banks, consortia and other investors with enough money to take on the project. The work will be done through a public-private partnership (PPP), where the council and the investor share the project.
In a public notice, the council said the new high-density suburb is in the Tsholotsho Local Board area in Matabeleland North province. It will cover about 43.54 hectares of land.
The council listed what the suburb will include: 644 residential stands, 2 flat sites, 24 commercial sites, 1 fuel filling station, 5 institutional sites, 1 public park and 1 open space. It will also have public facilities and other supporting infrastructure.
The council said the chosen partner will pay for, design, service and develop the township under a PPP agreement that both sides accept.
The project will follow the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 29:12], the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23] and other related laws.
The developer will carry out many infrastructure works. These include engineering designs, official approvals, an environmental impact assessment, land surveys and title surveys. The developer will also provide water supply and pipes, and sewer pipes.
The work will also cover waste water management outside the site, paved roads, stormwater drains, road signs and other road items. It will include electricity connections and street lights as well.
Before the developer hands over the serviced township, the council wants public facilities built and open spaces made attractive.
Companies that want to apply must send several documents. These include a detailed company profile, a valid tax clearance certificate, a certificate of incorporation, and company registration papers. They must also submit a plan for how they would carry out and finance the PPP.
A compulsory site visit is set for today, September 28, 2026. All interested parties must attend.
Reporting based on original coverage by Southern Eye.
