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WHY THE HARD HAT REMAINS THE MOST CRITICAL ARMOUR IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Where steel beams swing through the air and multi-level scaffolding towers over busy thoroughfares, the hierarchy of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is vast. From high-visibility vests to steel-toed boots, each piece serves a purpose, but none carries the symbolic or functional weight of the safety helmet. Often referred to as the “crown” of a builder’s…
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BUILDEX RETURNS AFTER A TWO-YEAR HIATUS
Following a two-year break, BuildEx Harare is set to return in 2026. The three-day event remains Zimbabwe’s premier exhibition dedicated to construction, design, property, home innovation, and lifestyle. Last held in March 2024, the 2026 expo will showcase a diverse range of exhibits and activities designed to platform Zimbabwe’s current build and design capacity, infused…
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CHIREMBA ROAD TRANSFORMATION REACHES KEY ASPHALT MILESTONE
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has commenced the application of asphalt concrete on Chiremba Road. This critical phase of the rehabilitation project marks a turning point in the government’s efforts to modernize urban transit routes, promising a significant upgrade in road quality, safety, and overall driving comfort for thousands of motorists and public…
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ZIM STEEL FORMIDABLE AND COMPETITIVE IN THE REGION
THE steel being produced in Zimbabwe is formidable and competitive in the region, ArcelorMittal South Africa chief executive officer Mr Kobus Verster has said. He warned that the country’s surging exports are positioning it as a major threat that South African firms cannot easily match. “If you look at Zimbabwe, there you have a Government…
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ZB UNLOCKS US$12M HOUSING CREDIT LINE
ZB Financial Holdings has secured a US$12 million line of credit from pan-African financier Shelter Afrique Development Bank to fund housing projects, in a deal that signals growing momentum in infrastructure-backed lending. The facility comes at a time when demand for affordable housing continues to outstrip supply, with policymakers increasingly imploring financial institutions to help…
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TREASURY RELEASES ADDITIONAL US$1M FOR KUNZVI–HARARE PIPELINE
TREASURY has released an additional US$1 million to continue the construction of the Kunzvi-Harare water pipeline, a key component of the Harare East Water Augmentation Project. The project has also seen progress on resettlement, with 144 houses built for families affected by the dam and ready for relocation. Cumulative disbursements so far are US$4 187…
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GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE WITH MAJOR MATOPOS ROAD REHABILITATION
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has ramped up significant rehabilitation works on Matopos Road in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province. The project, which is part of the broader Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP), represents a critical step in restoring the structural integrity of one of the city’s most vital arterial routes. Matopos Road serves as…
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GIANT EXCAVATOR READY TO TRANSFORM ZIMBABWE’S MINING LANDSCAPE
The Zimbabwean mining and construction sector is bracing for a significant boost in productivity as a massive, next-generation excavator prepares to roll out for its first assignment. The “beast,” as it has been dubbed by the assembly team, is currently undergoing its final stage of preparation. Local engineers and technicians are working around the clock…
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WESTPROP EXPANDS INTO CHIVHU
WestProp Holdings has announced an expansion into Chivhu, Mashonaland East Province, a town about one hour and 30 minutes from Harare along the Beitbridge Highway. The company plans a development roughly 8km outside Chivhu, towards the new iron and steel plant at Dinson. Chivhu’s economy is based on farming and mining, including iron and steel,…
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GOVT REVIEWS FEES TO BOOST CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
CABINET has agreed to review licences, permits, levies and fees in the construction sector. Speaking after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting in Harare, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Zhemu Soda said this was in line with a Cabinet decision of July 29 last year, which approved the implementation of a raft of business reforms in 12…
