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HELCRAW WATER, ZIDA AND HARARE CITY COUNCIL TOUR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Honourable Farai Jere of Helcraw Water joined a tour of water infrastructure projects in Harare on 23 October, as part of efforts to strengthen the city’s water supply through partnerships and innovation. The tour brought together a delegation from the Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) and officials from the City of Harare. Its aim was…
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THE RISING DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY TREATED TIMBER
In the fast-evolving landscape of contemporary construction, the foundation of any durable structure begins long before the first brick is laid or the final roof sheet is secured. Across building sites throughout the region, builders, engineers, and property developers are increasingly prioritizing structural integrity by investing in premium, industrial-grade timber products designed to withstand the…
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HOUSING DRIVE OPENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CONTRACTORS
GOVERNMENT’S housing and infrastructure programmes are providing a platform for local construction companies to expand, with contractors calling for stronger partnerships to translate national development targets into jobs, skills and durable settlements. Zimbabwe has reportedly surpassed its National Development Strategy 1 target of 220 000 housing units and is targeting one million units by 2030…
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DRAWING OF ROAD MARKINGS BEGINS TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY
Drawing of road markings has begun countrywide as part of efforts by the Government to improve road maintenance and safety. This comes after the recapitalisation of the Department of Roads, with new equipment being deployed countrywide to strengthen maintenance operations and improve road markings. “Road marking works are underway on the Chivhu–Gutu Road Rehabilitation Project,…
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PAINT MANUFACTURERS URGED TO PREPARE FOR TRANSITION FROM LEAD BASED PRODUCTS
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has urged paint manufacturers to prepare for the transition away from lead-based products ahead of the full enforcement of Statutory Instrument 82 of 2026 in 2027. Speaking at a stakeholder awareness workshop in Bulawayo on the Prohibition of Lead in Pain and Coating Materials Regulations, EMA Bulawayo provincial manager Mrs…
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ZIFA EMBARKS ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has invited landowners, property developers and other eligible entities to submit proposals for land to construct its head office and technical centre in Harare, as well as regional offices in Gweru and Masvingo. Zifa, the national football governing body, has its headquarters in Harare, while Zifa Village is located in…
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STEEEL AND WOOD FURNITURE OFFERS HOMES SOLID TIMBER PIECES BUILT TO LAST
Steel and Wood Furniture, based at 1 Dungarvan West, Borrowdale, is showing a range of timber and steel pieces for Zimbabwean homes, from kitchen stools to a storage coffee table for the lounge. Furniture for the Kitchen The centrepiece of the range is the saddle-seat stool, with a gently scooped timber seat, splayed legs and…
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REHABILITATION UNDER WAY ON CHIVHU-GUTU ROAD
Road marking works are now under way on the Chivhu–Gutu Road Rehabilitation Project, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced, a step aimed at improving visibility, guiding motorists and helping to prevent accidents. Lines That Save Lives The Ministry said that clearly marked roads save lives, stressing that every line painted on the…
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NORTHBROOK SERVICING ADVANCES IN BULAWAYO AS PHASE 1 SEWER EXCAVATION HITS 100%
Cardinal Properties has announced steady progress at Northbrook, its residential stand development in Bulawayo, with sewer excavation for Phase 1 now fully complete, pipe laying under way and road subgrade construction in progress. Servicing Moves Forward The company’s servicing update lists three milestones. Phase 1 sewer excavation is 100% complete, sewer pipes are now being…
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TRANSPORT MINISTRY URGES ZINARA AT 10TH AGM
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has commended the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) for stronger financial management and governance, while calling for greater accountability and efficiency in the use of road funds. The message was delivered at ZINARA’s 10th Annual General Meeting, held yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Harare. Minister’s Message…
