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CEMENT PRICES EASE
CEMENT prices have begun to retreat from recent highs, driven by a combination of cooling seasonal demand, increased domestic production, and a steady inflow of imports. After soaring to as much as US$18 per 50kg bag — up from US$12 just three months ago — retail prices have started to ease. Most traders in Harare
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ZIMTILE’S ADELAIDE PARK IN EPWORTH BULLISH ON FUTURE PROSPECTS AS CONSTRUCTION BOOM CONTINUES
ZIMTILE Adelaide Park manufacturing complex in Epworth, which has been operating for the past two years, says its output has exceeded expectations, raising hope it will continue to benefit from the ongoing construction boom. The company’s operations and production manager, Mr Tichaona Mugano, said the performance demonstrated the efficacy of “advanced manufacturing solutions”. The complex
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KURA CHIHOTA: THE EXPERT NAVIGATOR GUIDING INVESTORS THROUGH SOUTHERN AFRICA’S COMPLEX REAL ESTATE LANDSCAPE
Property investment expert Kura Chihota recently hosted a high-impact Property Investment Masterclass on 29 November and 3 December, offering investors and developers a comprehensive guide to navigating Zimbabwe’s complex real estate market. The full-day courses were specifically designed to empower participants with the practical knowledge needed to identify profitable opportunities and manage the entire property development cycle.
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CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY FOR ZIMBABWE’S FIRST ROTATING RESTAURANT
The architectural landscape of Zimbabwe’s capital is set for a dramatic transformation as construction officially begins on the country’s first 360° rotating restaurant. The landmark project is a key feature of the sprawling Liberation City development, taking its place atop the four-story structure of the Museum of African Liberation in Harare. The Institute of African
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ELEVATED RETAIL DESIGN: SPAR CARDINALS CORNER HARARE, ZIMBABWE
The new SPAR Cardinals Corner isn’t just a store; it represents a paradigm shift in retail architecture and experiential design. The concept, created by the SPAR Zimbabwe Projects team, successfully moves beyond traditional supermarket formats to create an interactive, high-design retail environment that prioritises both aesthetics and operational efficiency. Interior Architecture and Customer Experience The
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FIRST MUTUAL LEADS MIDLANDS HOUSING REVOLUTION AS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The deployment of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) has solidified its position as a defining characteristic of Zimbabwe’s modern infrastructure drive. While this operational model isstill gaining maturity within the national context, it has rapidly established itself as a potent mechanism for mobilizing substantial capital, transferring specialized expertise, and ensuringthe efficient delivery of large-scale public projects. This
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BROWN ENGINEERING’S STEEL FRAME RESTAURANT CROWNS GEO POMONA’S INNOVATION HUB
The construction of a new modern restaurant structure by local and regional steel specialist Brown Engineering signals a strategic expansion for Geo Pomona Waste Management (Private) Limited. The flagship initiative, established under the vision of the country’s leadership, is actively moving beyond its core mandate of converting waste into energy. Located approximately 13 km northeast
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MINING SECTOR TO FUND NRZ REVIVAL
Zimbabwe is launching a massive US$3 billion rail infrastructure development and upgrade programme during the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) period (2026 to 2030), aimed at fundamentally transforming the country’s rail network to strengthen SADC interconnectivity and enhance regional trade. The core of this initiative is the critical rehabilitation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe
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VICTORIA FALLS CRICKET STADIUM RISES AS ZC TARGETS MARCH 2026 FOR U-19 WORLD CUP
The Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium, also known as the Victoria Falls Multipurpose Cricket Ground, is rapidly taking shape as a key infrastructure project aligned with the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is aggressively pushing construction to meet a crucial March 2026 completion date, just in time for the facility to serve as
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CMED BOARD MAPS STRATEGY TO CHAMPION NDS2 INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
Board members of the Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED) recently concluded a crucial workshop focused on perfecting the strategic roadmap to ensure the organization’s operations are in full alignment with the core objectives of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). The workshop centred on enhancing operational efficiency across all CMED subsidiaries to directly support the
