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ZIMBABWE’S BIGGEST AIRPORT TO BE RENAMED AFTER PRESIDENT MUGABE
Zimbabwe’s Harare International Airport is set to be renamed after the southern African country’s long-time president Robert Mugabe, a report say.
Harare International Airport is located 15 kilometres south of Zimbabwe’s capital. It has Africa’s longest runway at 4 725 metres.
A memo issued in early September by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe read: “Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC): With effect from 9 November 2017 Harare International Airport will be renamed R. G. Mugabe International Airport.”
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) has issued a notice to airlines and pilots worldwide informing them of the changes. The airport, currently codenamed HRE, is expected to be assigned a new international code.
Transport Minister Jorum Gumbo said cabinet has approved the renaming of Zim’s man airport. He argues that Mugabe deserves recognition.