Welcome to Rusape Town
Rusape Town Council is a local authority which was established in 1990. It has eleven wards. The name Rusape is derived from a shona word “Rusapwe” which means never dries, with reference to the ever flowing waters of Rusape River, adjacent to the town. Rusape is a Town that is striving to reach municipal status. It is situated along the Harare – Mutare road and railway line. It is 180 km to Harare, 95km from Mutare, 102km from Nyanga and approximately 220 km from Chivhu. Rusape has a population of 31080 as per 2012 census and a land area of 1050 ha which lies in region 3. It is in the North-Eastern part of Manicaland Province in Makoni District.
Important Public Notice
Please be advised that the Zebra crossing at Panmart Supermarket has been moved to the new traffic signal lights at Corner Chiduku Road (Vengere Turn off) and Harare - Mutare High way. Thank you.
Refuse Collection Schedule
| Day | Refuse Compactor Section | Tractor Section |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Ward (1 & 7), BC, ZBS & CBD | Ward (1&2) B, G, R & T Musika |
| Tuesday | Ward (8 & 9) Mabvazuva, Magamba, Castle Base, Jacaranda Area, Old People`s Home | |
| Wednesday | Ward (7&10) Lisape St, Taite Ave, Chingaira St, Patel`s Plot, Industry | Ward (1,4,6) Musika,R Section, Garikai, Old Tsanzaguru Road, Messenger Camp |
| Thursday | Silver Bow, Nyanga Energy, Crocodile, Hospital, Prison, CBD, WARD (5 & 6) NE, NHF, UVE, VE | Ward (1 & 11), Musika, Tsanzaguru |
| Friday | Ward (7&11) CBD, Extra Waste Collection | Ward (1&5) Musika And Ve Section Hot Spots |
| Saturday | Extra Waste Collection, Ward (7) CBD, Bus Terminus |
By Laws
- Rusape Model (traffic control, parking, prepaid, abandoned vehicles, clamping and tow away) by-laws 20 December 2022
- Public_Health_BY-LAW 2022
- RTC Burning of vegetation and prevention of fires BY-LAW 2022
- RTC LITTERING BY-LAW 2022
- RTC Hairdressers and Barber_Shop BY-LAW 2022
- RTC Wells & Boreholes BY-LAW 2022
- RTC Human Excreta not to be used as fertiliser BY-LAW 2022
- RTC -Food Hygiene BY-LAWS 2022
- RTC Mining and mineral Panning BY-LAW 2022
- Urban Agriculture BY-LAW 2022
- RTC WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARGES BY-LAW 2022
- Cemeteries by-laws 2022
- Control of gatherings in Open Spaces by-laws 2022
- Occupation of council property bylaws 2022
- Rusape Electronic Communications Facilities By-Law 2022
- Rusape Town Council Building By laws (2022) for modifying Model building By Laws 17 Nov22
- Rusape Town Council Development Control By Laws 2023
- Rusape Town Council Land Management By Laws 2023
- Rusape Town Council Public Amenities By-Laws
- Rusape Town Council (Prohibition of use of commercial shops backroom and outbuildings for human habitation) by-laws, 2023
- Rusape town council (regulation of derelic,unoccupied and dangerous building) by law 2023
- Rusape town Council Air Pollution Control by-law
- Rusape Town Council Boarding Houses By laws (2023)
- Rusape Town Council Encroachment -Projections on Property By Laws 2023
- Rusape Town Council Forestry Products (Non Timber Products) ByLaws
- Rusape Town Council Inspections and Approvals by-laws
- Rusape Town Council Licensed Premises By-laws 2022
- Rusape Town Council Permits for certain Activities by laws
- Rusape town Council Protection of Water sources By-law
- Rusape Town Council Roads By-Laws
Services
- Water and Sanitation
- Financial Services
- Emergency Services
- Municipal Police
- Traffic Control
- Housing Services
- Health Services
- Roads and Storm Water
- Waste Management
- Health Services
- Street Lights
- Recreational Facilities
- Cemeteries