Makonde Rural District Council

Lands, Agriculture & Natural Resources

Productive land and protected natural resources for sustainable development.

Land or Project Enquiry Client Portal

How this department helps you

Service information for residents, businesses and institutions

The department promotes the conservation and improvement of natural resources, fisheries and agriculture, tree planting and veld-fire prevention, problem-animal control, and parks and recreational facilities.

Services

What you can request or follow up

Land and natural-resource enquiries

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Agricultural improvement support

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Fisheries and fish-farm coordination

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Tree planting and veld-fire control

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Problem-animal control

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Parks and recreational facilities

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

2026-2030 Strategic Plan

Strategic focus areas

Land and natural-resource stewardship

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Agricultural and fisheries development

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Tree planting and veld-fire control

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Environmental conservation

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Department projects

Current and planned work

No department projects have been published yet.

Notices

Department updates

Makonde RDC Client Service Charter 2026
Please be advised that the Makonde Rural District Council Client Service Charter has been successfully uploaded. The document is now available for public access and will assist residents and stakeholders in understanding Council’s service standards, commitments, and expected turnaround times.
Client Charter - updated 2026.pdf
2026-07-08 15:47:09

REMARKS BY THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS AND DEVOLUTION MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE HON. MARIAN CHOMBO FOR MINISTER INTERFACE WITH CHINHOYI MUNICIPALITY AND MAKONDE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL 12 May 2026
Remarks
1 Remarks for interface Makonde district.docx
2026-05-18 16:39:27

Process

How requests are handled

Submit the location and nature of the land, agricultural or environmental matter.
Officers review records and arrange verification where necessary.
The department advises on action, compliance requirements or referral.

Before you start

Useful details to prepare

Ward, village, farm or stand details
Applicant identification and contact details
Supporting documents or earlier reference numbers

Client and admin communication

Submit online, then track council feedback

Client requests from this department are routed through the portal so council officers can review, update status, upload documents where needed and send feedback back to the client record.

Client Portal Track Requests Message Council

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