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THE VITAL ROLE OF RETAINING WALLS IN INFRASTRUCTURE
In the complex world of civil engineering and urban development, few structures are as critical yet as frequently overlooked as the retaining wall. As Zimbabwe continues to modernize its infrastructure under National Development Strategy 1, these rigid barriers have become indispensable. A retaining wall is an engineered structure designed to resist the lateral pressure of…
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THE CUTTING EDGE OF INFRASTRUCTURE: WHY GRADER BLADES ARE THE UNSUNG HEROES OF CONSTRUCTION
When observing a massive motor grader at work on a Zimbabwean road project, the eye is naturally drawn to the roaring engine and the complex hydraulic arms. However, the true workhorse of the machine is the Grader Blade—also known as the mouldboard or cutting edge. While it may seem like a simple slab of reinforced…
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MCM ESTATES SIGNS JAH PRAYZAH AS BRAND AMBASSADOR
Property developer MCM Estates has officially signed award-winning musician Jah Prayzah as its brand ambassador, a move the company says is aimed at strengthening its market reach while promoting affordable home ownership. The signing ceremony, branded as a “Signature Luncheon,” was held on Sunday at the company’s headquarters in Belgravia, Harare, marking a significant partnership…
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REFURBISHMENT UNDERWAY FOLLOWING MAJOR CORPORATE AND TRUST SUPPORT FOR REPS THEATRE
The Reps Theatre, a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s performing arts since its move to the Belgravia site in 1960, is set for a significant transformation. The theatre’s leadership has confirmed a major breakthrough in their long-standing auditorium refurbishment campaign, thanks to significant funding and material support from the Beit Trust and Parker Paints. For years, the…
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ZBCA ACADEMY SET TO hOST PUBLIC LECTURE ON CONSTRUCTION REFORMS
The Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) Academy is preparing to host a significant public lecture on February 18, 2026, targeting professionals across the construction and engineering sectors. Scheduled to take place at the Management Training Bureau (MTB) in Msasa, the event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the shifting legal and regulatory landscape within…
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CHRISTON BANK-BLUERIDGE DUALIZED HIGHWAY COMMISSIONED
In a move set to drastically improve the flow of traffic and enhance road safety on one of the country’s busiest northern arteries, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Hon. Adv. F.T. Mhona, officially opened the completed Christon Bank to Blueridge Shops section of the Harare-Mazowe Dualization project today. The Minister was accompanied by…
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CARGO VILLAGE AND SECOND RUNWAY GREENLIT FOR RGMIA EXPANSION
The Zimbabwean government has officially secured a strategic development partner to spearhead a massive infrastructure overhaul at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (RGMIA). The project, featuring the construction of a state-of-the-art cargo village and a second runway, marks a decisive step in the nation’s bid to become a premier regional logistics hub. The Airports Company…
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NEW MINING WEEK SIGNALS ZIMBABWE’S SHIFT FROM EXTRACTION TO VALUE CREATION
Zimbabwe is set to add a major fixture to its mining and investment calendar with the launch of Zimbabwe Mining Week, an annual international mining conference and exhibition whose inaugural edition is scheduled for November. The new platform is deliberately designed to move the national and regional mining conversation beyond traditional extraction and raw mineral…
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NEW GOVT VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE OPENS DOORS IN BEITBRIDGE
The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training has opened a new Vocational Training Centre (VTC) in Beitbridge to provide an opportunity for the youth in the area to learn more life skills and practical subjects that may turn around their lives. A vocational training centre is an institution designed to equip youth with…
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EXODUS & COMPANY UNVEILS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR EQUIPMENT FLEET
Exodus & Company has officially commissioned a sophisticated fleet of new road construction machinery at the HEPA Site Office along Mazowe Road. The Group CEO, Mr. Progress Mambo, presided over the official equipment handover ceremony, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s mission to accelerate the dualization and upgrading of the nation’s critical transport corridors.…
