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CHIRUNDU BORDER POST TRANSFORMATION SET TO TAKE EFFECT IN ZIMBABWE

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CHIRUNDU BORDER POST TRANSFORMATION SET TO TAKE EFFECT IN ZIMBABWE

The Chirundu one-stop border post is on the verge of a significant transformation following a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement between the Zimbabwean government and a local firm. This modernization project, valued at US$66.8 million, aims to upgrade and revamp existing infrastructure, bringing enhanced efficiency and employment opportunities. A Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development and the Chirundu Border Consortium. This development marks a significant milestone in the…

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ZIMBABWE LAUNCH NEW NATIONWIDE ROAD REHABILITATION PROGRAM

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ZIMBABWE LAUNCH NEW NATIONWIDE ROAD REHABILITATION PROGRAM

The Zimbabwean government is launching a new nationwide road rehabilitation program aimed at upgrading and maintaining roads in residential areas. Named Nhimbe/Ilima or Mushandirapamwe, the initiative is part of efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving the country’s Vision 2030 goal of becoming an upper middle-income society. Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe announced the impending launch of the program, which has received high-level endorsement and secured funding through Zinara (the Zimbabwe National Road…

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REHABILITATION OF NEW DOMESTIC TERMINAL AIRPORT NEAR COMPLETION IN ZIMBABWE

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REHABILITATION OF NEW DOMESTIC TERMINAL AIRPORT NEAR COMPLETION IN ZIMBABWE

The rehabilitation of the domestic terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare, which began in January, is now 70 percent complete, with the work set to conclude by next month. Additionally, the construction of a state-of-the-art VVIP pavilion at the airport is nearing completion. During this period, the domestic terminal has been temporarily closed, and users are utilizing the international terminal. The transformation of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, at a cost of…

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ZIMBABWE’s CHIREDZI TOWN SET TO ACHIEVE MUNICIPALITY STATUS AFTER GETTING INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

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ZIMBABWE’s CHIREDZI TOWN SET TO ACHIEVE MUNICIPALITY STATUS AFTER GETTING INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

Chiredzi Town is poised to achieve municipality status by next year, thanks to substantial infrastructural developments funded by devolution funds. Over US$200,000 has been invested in enhancing the health sector and road network projects, driving the town’s progress. A major project under development is the construction of a new polyclinic in the Makondo suburb. Town Secretary Engineer Wesley Kauma expressed optimism about Chiredzi’s trajectory towards municipal status, citing the substantial impact of devolution funding on…

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ZIMBAWE INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER CONFIRMED COMPLETION OF 5KM REWORK HARARE DRIVE

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ZIMBAWE INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER CONFIRMED COMPLETION OF 5KM REWORK HARARE DRIVE

The completion of the reworking of a 5km stretch of Harare Drive by Asphalt Products has been met with approval from motorists, following the government’s insistence on quality standards. This section, located between Sam Nujoma Street Extension and Alpes Road in Vainona, required redoing after initial works proved subpar. Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, mandated the redo after significant caving was observed in several sections soon after the initial resurfacing. Asphalt Products…

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MBUDZI INTERCHANGE PROJECT MAKING PROGRESS IN ZIMBABWE

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MBUDZI INTERCHANGE PROJECT MAKING PROGRESS IN ZIMBABWE

The Mbudzi Interchange project in Zimbabwe is progressing with significant milestones achieved in the construction process. Sixty pre-stressed beams, essential components for the interchange’s bridges, have been successfully cast by Fossil Contracting in Mount Hampden. These beams are now being transported to the Mbudzi Interchange site, with ten already delivered and more on their way. The Mbudzi Interchange, which was formerly a heavily congested roundabout, is undergoing a major transformation aimed at alleviating the severe…

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CONSTRUCTION OF COWDRY PARK BEGINS IN ZIMBABWE

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CONSTRUCTION OF COWDRY PARK BEGINS IN ZIMBABWE

The Cowdray Park courthouse in Bulawayo is set for commissioning in the last quarter of the year despite delays caused by rocky terrain and water issues, according to the Judicial Services Commission (JSC). The Bulawayo City Council is constructing the courthouse, which will feature three courtrooms, a Victim Friendly Court, and a victim-friendly room for vulnerable children and witnesses, alongside offices for various justice-related services. The delays are primarily due to the rocky nature of…

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MAYA OPPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF 23 CLUSTER HOUSE PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

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MAYA OPPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF 23 CLUSTER HOUSE PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

The Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA), a group dedicated to environmental protection and conservation, has urged the government to halt the proposed construction of 23 cluster houses on a wetland in Mutare, an eastern border city in Zimbabwe. The proposed development is planned for stand 7568, Tiger Kloof in the Murambi low-density suburb of Mutare. In a letter dated May 24, 2024, addressed to Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, MAYA expressed serious concerns about the environmental…

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ZIMBABWE TOBACCO INDUSTRY: SUCCESS AND CHALLENGES FACED BY FARMERS

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ZIMBABWE TOBACCO INDUSTRY: SUCCESS AND CHALLENGES FACED BY FARMERS

The recent developments in Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry highlight both the successes and challenges faced by farmers and the industry as a whole. The inaugural World Tobacco Africa Expo (WTAE), held in Harare from May 15 to 16 under the theme “From seed to success – A new era for African Leaf Tobacco,” showcased the region’s tobacco industry. This event underscores Zimbabwe’s significant role in global tobacco production. However, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB)…

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RECONSTRUCTION OF SHURUGWI-MHANDAMABWE ROAD BRINGS EXCITEMENT TO ZIMBABWE RESIDENTS

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RECONSTRUCTION OF SHURUGWI-MHANDAMABWE ROAD BRINGS EXCITEMENT TO ZIMBABWE RESIDENTS

The reconstruction of the Shurugwi-Mhandamabwe Road in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe is indeed a significant development, expected to bring about positive changes for motorists, residents, and businesses along the route. The project worth US$41 million will entails widening and constructing the 43km road, which connects Beitbridge Border Post to major towns and cities which include Gweru, Kwekwe, Chegutu, Kadoma, Chinhoyi, Karoi and Chirundu Border Post. According to reports, this infrastructure project not only improves…

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WESTPROP HOLDING LIMITED SET TO EMBARKED ON PIPELINE PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

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WESTPROP HOLDING LIMITED SET TO EMBARKED ON PIPELINE PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

WestProp Holdings Limited who is a listed firm under Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) seems to be embarking on an ambitious journey with its substantial projects pipeline and focus on luxury real estate developments in Zimbabwe. These projects are aimed at catering to the high-end and diaspora markets. The group’s investments committee approved an immediate projects pipeline of US$174 million during the first quarter of the year, with confirmed sales amounting to US$56.7 million. According…

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MPILO HOSPITAL IN NEEDS OF MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL CHANGE IN ZIMBABWE

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MPILO HOSPITAL IN NEEDS OF MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL CHANGE IN ZIMBABWE

In the last couple of months, concerns has been issued of the deteriorating state of Mpilo Hospital which is seriously in need of redevelopment. The Mpilo Hospital is one of Zimbabwe most visited hospital so the need to revamp is of critical importance, so why would such a place have only one malfunctioning radiotherapy machine and no accommodation for patients awaiting treatment. Speaking to the public while raising the concern, Bulawayo senator, Linda Sibanda said…

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HOW ZIMBABWE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CITY IS TAKING SHAPE

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HOW ZIMBABWE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CITY IS TAKING SHAPE

The building and upgrading of infrastructure around Mount Hampden, the site of a new city to the north west of Harare, is not only in preparation for Zimbabwe’s hosting of the SADC Summit in August, but is a carefully planned long-term project to create an ultra-modern capital, Cabinet has said. Major roads linking Harare to Mt Hampden, which is already home to the new multi-million dollar Parliament Building, are being expanded at a rapid pace…

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OVER 60 BOREOLES HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO MASVINGO CENTRAL IN ZIMBABWE

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OVER 60 BOREOLES HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO MASVINGO CENTRAL IN ZIMBABWE

More than 60 boreholes have been rehabilitated in Masvingo Central constituency with several schools and homes connected to electricity as the Second Republic walks the talk in driving sustainable development in all parts of the country. The borehole rehabilitation has enhanced access to clean water in wards 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, and 34 while the electrification programme has become a game-changer as it positively impacts education, businesses, and economic development…

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HOW ZIMBABWE CEMENT PRODUCTION HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL LEVEL AFTER SCARCITY

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HOW ZIMBABWE CEMENT PRODUCTION HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL LEVEL AFTER SCARCITY

Zimbabwe’s cement production has returned to levels where major manufacturers are producing more than needed to satisfy national demand, so import licences are no longer being issued. In October last year, when local supply fell below what was expected, there were shortages and Government had permitted the temporary import of cement. Now local suppliers are coping. Speaking after Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said there were now adequate…

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CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON DANDE DAM IN ZIMBABWE

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CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON DANDE DAM IN ZIMBABWE

Work on constructing Dande Dam is imminent with everything now in place to start building the wall, as the Second Republic continues to walk its talk on the continuous development of key infrastructure. Already, access roads, housing for all workers, a laboratory and quarry plant have all been established with an underground tunnel now being constructed. On completion, Dande Dam will be the largest water body in Mashonaland Central, holding 160 million cubic metres of…

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CONSTRUCTION OF ZIM CYBER CITY BEGINS

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CONSTRUCTION OF ZIM CYBER CITY BEGINS

Construction works at the state-of-the-art Zimbabwe Cyber City in Mount Hampden, just outside Harare, have started in earnest as the country braces for an unprecedented real estate development boom. The Zim Cyber City is being developed by Mulk International owned by Dubai-based billionaire, Mr Shaji Ul Mulk. The huge project was proposed to President Mnangagwa by Mr Mulk during the President’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. President Mnangagwa then invited Mr Mulk to develop…

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ZIMBABWE MUKUYU GAS FIELD RANKED SECOND LARGEST IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

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ZIMBABWE MUKUYU GAS FIELD RANKED SECOND LARGEST IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

GLOBAL energy research firm Wood Mackenzie has recognised Mukuyu gas field as the second largest sub-Saharan Africa discovery in 2023, boosting confidence in the quality and scale of this new asset in the region. The gas field, straddling Muzarabani and Mbire districts, was discovered by Australian firm Invictus Energy Limited. In December last year, Invictus announced a second gas discovery in the Mukuyu-2 well at its 80% owned and operated Cabora Bassa project in Zimbabwe….

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HARARE-CHIRUNDU HIGHWAY UPGRADE PROJECT TO CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ZAIMBABWE

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HARARE-CHIRUNDU HIGHWAY UPGRADE PROJECT TO CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ZAIMBABWE

Hundreds of youths are daily flocking to the Department of Labour offices in Chinhoyi where they are registering their names for possible employment at the recently unveiled Harare-Chirundu highway project. The offices, situated at what is popularly known as the Old Chinese Complex adjacent to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, have lately been a hive of activity with young people queueing to submit their curriculum vitae (CVs). It’s expected that scores of unskilled and semi-skilled workmen will…

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ZIMBABWE RURAL ROAD SET FOR FACELIFT AFTER PRESIDENT ACQUIRES 300 TRACTORS

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ZIMBABWE RURAL ROAD SET FOR FACELIFT AFTER PRESIDENT ACQUIRES 300 TRACTORS

Rural roads are set for a major facelift in line with Vision 2030 after President Mnangagwa secured 300 Belarus tractors to boost the capacity of the Rural Infrastructural Development Agency (RIDA) to maintain gravel and earth roads for the speedy movement of goods and people. The intervention by the President to boost RIDA’s fleet dovetails with the Second Republic’s drive to promote rural industrialization through the development of infrastructure, particularly roads, that are key enablers…

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