Zimbabwe's government intensifies efforts to restore Community Share Ownership Trusts as mechanisms for ensuring local communities gain from regional economic activities. Authorities report that merely six among 59 registered trusts remain functional, representing a survival rate of just 10 percent. The remaining organizations have either become inactive or ceased operations entirely. These trusts originally served to advance community development by financing local infrastructure, educational facilities, healthcare services, and projects generating income. Poor management, inadequate supervision, and ambiguous implementation guidelines have undermined their effectiveness.
Minister of Industry and Commerce Mangaliso Ndlovu addressed...