Bulilima Rural District Council
Bulilima District is situated in Matabeleland South Province and spans an area of 553,636.85 hectares, with a population of 85,600, comprising 46,080 females and 39,520 males (Zimstats Census Report, 2022). Seventy-five percent of the district lies in natural region V, an area of low rainfall and low agricultural potential.
Bulilima Rural District Council was established through an act of Parliament and is regulated through the Rural District Councils Act 29:13. It is one of the seven administrative districts in Matabeleland South province, it was initially proclaimed in 2002 after the split of the former Bulilimamangwe Rural District Council. It then attained district status in 2003. It has 22 wards, which include two resettlement wards, two commercial wards, and eighteen communal wards. This structured division helps to facilitate local governance and resource management, enabling tailored approaches to meet the needs of diverse communities.
Download the Bulilima Strategic Plan and Clients Charter below.
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Notices
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Bulilima Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Bulilima RDC carried out strategic plan training and drafting in November 2025, which will guide district development for the next five years.
Vision
A prosperous and empowered local authority by 2030
Mission
To improve the standard of living for the district population through provision of quality services.
Values
Ubuntu, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity
National Clean-up Campaigns
Bulilima Rural District Council conducts cleanup campaigns every first Friday of each month as part of the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe's initiative to create a safe and habitable environment. These coordinated environmental efforts aim to remove litter and waste from public spaces, such as business centers and streets. Organized by BRDC, community groups, and volunteers, these campaigns promote environmental awareness within the community.
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Towards a Prosperous and empowered upper middle-income society by 2030
Bulilima RDC is conducting several devolution projects, funded by the Government of Zimbabwe.
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Team Work
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forms and documents
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