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INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTRY SCOOPS TOP HONOUR AT NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT AWARDS
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development secured another major distinction in its recent run of success, clinching the prestigious Most Outstanding Ministry Award at the 5th Annual Legacy Empowerment Awards 2025. The high-profile ceremony was held this evening at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) under the theme, “Creating a legacy of patriotism and…
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ASPHALT PLANTS SET TO FUEL ZIMBABWE’S INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE
The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has launched a comprehensive recapitalisation program for the Department of Roads, marking a critical step toward achieving the infrastructure goals set out in Vision 2030. This ambitious drive aims to drastically upscale the nation’s capacity for road construction and maintenance, moving the country…
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CEMENT PRICES SURGE 42 PC AMID ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ CONSTRUCTION BOOM
Cement prices in Zimbabwe have increased by 42 percent over the past two months due to an “unprecedented” boom in construction activity, compounded by constraints on local supply and imports. Prices have surged to about US$17 from US$12 per 50 kg bag, a survey by this publication reveals. The steep price hike-equating to a US$5…
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CONVENES IN NYANGA: DECARBONIZATION KEY TO SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) is set to host its Annual Conference at Troutbeck Inn, Nyanga, from November 19-22, 2025, gathering industry leaders and policymakers for critical discussions focused on decarbonizing the construction sector. The event is a pivotal moment for the industry, which globally accounts for a staggering estimated 37-40% of total energy…
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RAIL CHALLENGES DRIVE ZIM TRANSPORTATION COSTS
Inefficiencies in Zimbabwe’s national rail infrastructure are driving the cost of transportation for key bulk mineral commodities, severely undermining the country’s competitiveness in global markets. Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) marketing manager, Mr Gumisai Nenzou, told journalists after the corporation’s annual general meeting last week that the reliance on the costly road transport was…
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DAY TWO OF WORKSHOP FORGES INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE BLUEPRINT
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development’s Strategic Planning Workshop entered its crucial second day today, with officials and stakeholders locked in intensive sessions to finalize a bold, integrated, and inclusive infrastructure blueprint for the nation. Building on the foundational discussions of day one, the workshop is setting the course for a comprehensive transformation of…
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BULAWAYO UNVEILS MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS FOR SOUTH-WEST DEVELOPMENT
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) recently presented its comprehensive Local Development Plan Number 12, setting the strategic roadmap for the systematic transformation and growth of the city’s south-western area. This pivotal plan outlines significant infrastructure projects aimed at boosting social services, enhancing sports facilities, and improving residential amenities in the rapidly expanding district. Local Development…
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TURNALL BETS ON NEW HARARE PLANT TO POWER TURNAROUND
Turnall Holdings Limited is banking on the imminent commissioning of its new fibre cement sheeting plant in Harare to drive a return to profitability this year, following a US$3.2m operating loss last year. The building materials manufacturer says the investment, alongside improving economic fundamentals and stronger cost discipline, will underpin a solid recovery and enhance…
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BULAWAYO REGION NOW PROUD HOSTS OF DRIPTECH IRRIGATION’S NEW BRANCH
DripTech Irrigation has opened its latest branch in Bulawayo, located at 21 Doncaster Road, Belmont, in an expansion drive of its national footprint and a major boost for regional economic activity. This new facility, one of 11 branches across Zimbabwe, including Mutare, Marondera, and eight convenient locations across Harare, establishes the company as a critical…
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METCALF ONE COMPLEX BY TURNBURY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT READY TO WELCOME TENANTS
Turnbury Property Development, teaming up with sister company Troika Design Workshop (TDW), are rapidly staking their claim among the most active and trusted, property developers and full-service consulting firms offering architecture, quantity surveying, and engineering competencies. Delivering high-profile real estate developments in Harare, the relatively young group of companies has once again drawn on their…
