Essential services
A of list essential services and contact details for Honde Valley.
Emergency & Police
- Ruda Police Station (Hauna): 026 2524 or 026 2250
- Note: Although Honde Valley is in Mutasa District, this station often uses the Nyanga (026) area code prefix.
- Mutasa District Police HQ: 0228 2586
- National Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 999 or 112 (from mobile)
Medical Facilities
- Hauna District Hospital:
- Location: Hauna Growth Point (Main government referral hospital for the valley).
- Contact: +263 772 909 816 (Admin/PSMAS Liaison) or via Ruda Police for radio patching in emergencies.
- Honde Clinic (Hauna): 0228 2703
- St. Columba’s Mission Hospital:
- Location: Near Hauna, next to the high school.
- Contact (School/Mission Office): 0228 2323 or 0228 2763 (Ask to be transferred to the hospital).
- Eastern Highlands Plantations Clinic:
- Location: Wamba/Tea Estates area (Private, but often assists in emergencies).
- Estate Office: 0228 2251 (Extension 4)
Local Government
For building permits, business licensing, and land issues.
- Mutasa Rural District Council (Mutasa RDC):
- Head Office Location: Stand 150, Mutasa Service Centre (approx. 40km from Hauna).
- Phone: +263 772 136 925 or +263 772 136 926
- Website: mutasardc.org.zw
Utilities (Water & Power)
- ZESA (Electricity) – Faults:
- Mutare Environs Faults (covers Honde): 020 63372 or 0778 408 842
- National Fault Line: 704 (Econet)
- ZINWA (Water Authority):
- General WhatsApp Hotline: +263 774 674 333
- Note: For local pipe bursts in Hauna, it is often faster to report physically to the ZINWA sub-office at the growth point.
Transport & Logistics
- Hauna Bus Terminus: Located in the center of Hauna Growth Point.
- Buses: Tenda, CAG, and Inter-Africa buses depart daily for Mutare and Harare (usually early morning, 04:00 AM – 06:00 AM).
- Local Transport: “Mishikashika” (Honda Fits) run constantly between Hauna and Mutare (Sakubva Musika).