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).